Kawanda Cooper Johnson

Administrative Vice President at Ochsner Rush Health

Kawanda Cooper Johnson, Ph.D., MSN has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Kawanda Cooper began their career at Specialty Hospital of Meridian in 2003 as a Nurse Manager, where they worked until 2010. Kawanda Cooper then progressed to become the Director of Nursing at the same institution from 2010 to 2018. In 2018, they joined Rush Foundation Hospital as an Assistant Administrator before taking on the role of Executive Vice President at The Specialty Hospital of Meridian in 2019. Currently, they are working as the Administrative Vice President at Ochsner Rush Health since 2022. Throughout their career, Kawanda Cooper Johnson has demonstrated their expertise and leadership in healthcare administration and nursing.

Kawanda Cooper Johnson, Ph.D., MSN has a strong educational background in nursing. Kawanda Cooper earned their Associate's degree in Nursing Science from Meridian Community College in 2000. Kawanda Cooper then pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing Science from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2006. Later, they obtained a Master's degree in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing from William Carey University between 2014 and 2016. Kawanda Cooper'sacademic journey culminated in achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Education and Administration from William Carey University between 2016 and 2018.

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