Extraordinary Healer Vol. 18 | Extraordinary Healer^®

July 05, 2024

Under her exceptional leadership in oncology navigation, the impact on patient outcomes has been nothing short of transformative.

July 04, 2024

As someone who watched her father battle cancer, I can tell you firsthand how much of a difference a great oncology nurse can make in a patient’s journey.

June 30, 2024

Jessica MacIntyre, M.B.A., DNP, APRN, AOCNP, was a huge help to me and my family during my three bouts with cancer as well as my stem cell transplant in 2016.

June 27, 2024

For 41 years, Fiona Wilkie, RN, has been making oncology patients (and her co- workers) smile.

May 27, 2024

Elzbieta Kowalski, M.S.N., RN, CCRN, places service to patients, co-workers and others at the forefront of all her actions and embraces our organization’s service excellence standards.

May 26, 2024

One morning after interdisciplinary team rounding, Mr. R asked Ashley to stay in his room. He had multiple questions about treatment options, and Ashley answered his questions in detail.

May 25, 2024

Kelly believes she was called to oncology nursing — and as a physician who works closely with her, I can tell you that’s true.

May 18, 2024

Dayna Hardee, RN, encourages patients, letting them know that someone has their back, someone is praying for them and someone is responding when they have a need.

May 14, 2024

Caitlin Fanning, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an oncology nurse who "focuses on empowerment."

May 13, 2024

Marie Riehl's willingness to step outside of her professional comfort zone has allowed her to be an extraordinary patient advocate.

May 12, 2024

Ludmila brings warmth and compassion to the patient, treating each individual as important.

May 11, 2024

Kelly Bailey, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an extraordinary oncology nurse.

May 09, 2024

“I was a senior in high school when my father was diagnosed, so I became his caregiver while my mother worked. All of that is what drove me to where I am today," an oncology nurse explained.

May 05, 2024

Lauren orchestrated a heartwarming Christmas reunion for an admitted mother undergoing a stem cell transplant, ensuring she could share the holiday with her children.

May 05, 2024

An interview with Jessica McDade, B.S.N., RN, OCN, an Extraordinary Healer award finalist.

May 04, 2024

Jessica, a master of the art of nursing, bonds with patients who it can be hard to make connections with.

May 01, 2024

Oncology nurse, Meaghan Mooney, B.S.N., RN, OCN, winner of the 2024 Extraordinary Healer® award, celebrates the “small wins” with her patients.

April 30, 2024

It is Meaghan’s unwavering dedication to supporting children and families during a parent’s illness, along with her willingness to take her direct patient care to practices within her professional position and her community service, that allow me to say Meaghan is truly an extraordinary healer deserving of this honor.

April 29, 2024

This year marks the 18th year that CURE and Oncology Nursing News have hosted the Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing, which gives people the opportunity to recognize and honor the oncology nurses who have made a significant impact on their life.