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Young Kim, RN, CANP, PhD

Assistant Professor		 Phone: (626) 815-5414
Email: ykim@apu.edu
Young Kim has been an assistant professor for Azusa Pacific University's (APU) School of Nursing since 2001. Prior to serving APU, Kim has held nursing positions since 1990. As a former member for committees such as the Oncology Nursing Society and the California Coalition of Nursing Practitioners, Kim proves to be actively involved in the field of nursing. Being fluent in not only English but Korean as well, Kim brings knowledge to the School of Nursing that benefits the program as a whole, as well as her students personally.

Education

PhD-University of California School of Nursing, 2001
MSN-University of California School of Nursing, 1996
BSN, Nursing (major) and Education (minor)-Yonsei University, 1989

Credentials/Certifications
Nurse practitioner-State of California Board of Registered Nursing
Nurse practitioner-Furnishing Number: State of California Board of Registered Nursing Registered nurse-State of California, Board of Registered Nursing

Expertise

  • Cancer prevention and treatment
  • Oncology Nursing

Professional/Scholarly Presentations

Publications
Kim, Y., Sarna ,L., Tae, Y.S., and Brecht, M.L. "Cancer Screening Among Korean Americans." Cancer Practice 9, 3,(2001):134-140.

Kim, Y. "A Women’s Guide to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment." Department of Health Services (Booklet translated into Korean.)

Kim, Y and Sarna , L. "An Intervention to Increase Mammography Use by Korean American Women." Oncology Nursing Forum 31, 1, (2004):105-10.

Professional Experience

Academic Experience
Assistant Professor, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, 2001-current

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments

Honors, Awards, Recognition
In recognition of valiant service in caring for the injured, Queen of Angels Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, 1992; Ethnic Minority Research and Mentorship Grant ($10,000), Oncology Nursing Society, 2000; Predoctoral Scholarship ($20,000), American Cancer Society, 2000; Dissertation grant ($30,000), the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 2000-2001

Associations, Boards, Committees
Active member, Oncology Nursing Society, 1996-present; Active member, California Coalition of Nursing Practitioners, 1999-present