Preceptor Biography

Kevin W. Sowers, MSN, RN, FAAN, is the Chief Executive Officer for  Duke University Hospital . Mr. Sowers joined Duke Hospital in 1985 and has been in leadership roles with Duke University Health System over the last 20 years. He most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer for Duke University Hospital for the last 6 years. Mr. Sowers received his BSN from Capital University in Columbus , Ohio and his MSN from Duke University School of Nursing.

 

Mr. Sowers is accountable for the operations of the 1,000 bed academic teaching hospital with over 6,000 employees. He is responsible for integrating and implementing the strategic plan of the organization in collaboration with the physician group. Mr. Sowers is internationally known for his lectures and writings on the issues of leadership, organizational change, mentorship and cancer care. He has also served in a variety of leadership roles at the national level within the Oncology Nursing Society, most recently as President of ONS Foundation and is a member of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure NC Triangle Affiliate Board of Directors.