Winship oncology nursing leaders, nurses and staff gathered at the 2025 ONS Congress in Denver, April 9-13.
Nurse clinicians and researchers from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University presented their latest findings at the 50th Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) in Denver, April 9-13. More than 4,000 oncology nurses attended this year’s professional development conference to learn about advances in cancer care, enhance their skills and exchange knowledge.
With more than 35,000 members, the Oncology Nursing Society is dedicated to promoting excellence in oncology nursing and to the transformation of cancer care through its advocacy, educational programming and scholarship.
During a special ceremony hosted by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC), Winship was honored with ONCC's 2025 Employer Recognition Award for demonstrating sustained support for national board certification of oncology nurses. Winship nursing has increased its board certification rate in recent years, a testament to Winship’s dedicated nursing teams and their commitment to professional development and exceptional cancer care.
The 45 Winship oral and poster presentations at the 2025 ONS Congress included the following:
Oral Abstracts and Symposia
Mohammad Taha, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, leads his oral abstract presentation.
- Navigating Change: Normal Saline as the Preferred Choice for Port Maintenance
Primary author: Suzie Allen DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, AOCNS, OCN - The multidimensional impact of social determinants of health on symptoms in breast cancer survivors
Primary author: Zahra A. Barandouzi, PhD, RN - Associations of Neighborhood Deprivation with Symptom Burden in Women with Gynecologic Cancers
Primary author: Deborah Bruner, RN, PhD, FAAN - Transition to Practice Mentorship for Ambulatory Nurse Educators
Primary author: Latesha Cook-Webb, MSN, RN, OCN, NPD-BC - From Risk to Resilience: An Interactive Sharing of Best Practices for Improving Outcomes in Early-Stage ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer
Primary author: Theresa Gillespie, PhD, MA, RN, FAAN - Charting the Nursing Course in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma with Novel Targeted Therapies
Presenter: Charise Gleason MSN, NP-C, AOCNP - Error Reduction in Home Infusion: A Quality Improvement Study of Closed System Transfer Device Usability
Primary author: Erin Peone, MSN, RN, OCN, NEA-BC - Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration to Improve Outcomes in a Head and Neck Cancer Inpatient Unit through IPC Huddles
Primary author: Mohammad Taha, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC
Poster Abstracts
Kim Davis-Mitchell, BSN, RN, discusses her poster presentation.
- Bringing care to the oncology patient: Equipping nurses to provide care using a novel approach
Primary author: Modupe Adenuga, MSN, RN, OCN - Chemotherapy Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Training Course for New Oncology Nurses
Primary author: Suzie Allen DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, AOCNS, OCN - Navigating Hazardous Drug Safety: PPE Requirements and Best Practices for Nurses
Primary author: Suzie Allen DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, AOCNS, OCN - From Confusion to Clarity: Streamlining Workflow Education Initiatives for Radiation Oncology Nurses Across Multiple Sites
Primary author: Erika E. Armstrong, MSN, RN, CRN, NPD-BC - Take a Deep Breath: Aromatherapy Patches to Decrease Breast Cancer Patients Anxiety During Radiation Therapy
Primary author: Erika E. Armstrong, MSN, RN, CRN, NPD-BC - Enhancing Efficiency in Ambulatory Infusion Centers: Addressing Transfusion Support
Primary author: John Bourgeois DNP, MMHC, RN, OCN, CCRP, NEA-BC - Leveraging Oncology Immediate Care Centers for Extended Monitoring and Management of Anti-Cancer Therapy Side Effects
Primary author: John Bourgeois DNP, MMHC, RN, OCN, CCRP, NEA-BC - Return on Investment (ROI) for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous (USGPIV) Cannulation in Ambulatory Oncology
Primary author: John Bourgeois DNP, MMHC, RN, OCN, CCRP, NEA-BC - Meet the Team: A Multidisciplinary Team Nursing Continuing Professional Development Series
Primary author: Kate Burkhart BSN, RN, OCN, NPD-BC - Does One Size Truly Fit All? Implementing the Tiered Skills Acquisition Model in an Ambulatory Cancer Clinic
Primary author: Latesha Cook-Webb, MSN, RN, OCN, NPD-BC - LVAD Basics for Infusion Nurses
Primary author: Kim Davis-Mitchell, BSN, RN - Novel Trends in the Multi-Disciplinary Clinic Regarding the Treatment of Patients with Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Primary author: Sandy Decembre, BSN, RN - To PPE or Not PPE? That is Not the Question: Personal Protective Equipment Adherence by Outpatient Oncology Nurses when Administering Hazardous Drugs
Primary author: Daija Dennis, MN, RN - Maximizing Infusion Capacity: Optimizing Transfusion Appointment Scheduling for Enhanced Efficiency
Primary author: Karly Goozee, MSN, RN, OCN - Optimizing Infusion Center Efficiency: Leveraging Data Analytics for Enhanced Capacity
Primary author: Karly Goozee, MSN, RN, OCN - Cognitive Function Changes in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Pre- and Post-Radiotherapy
Primary author: Evan Huang, nursing student - Enhancing the Onboarding Process for New Nursing Leaders: A Comprehensive Mentorship and Support Model
Primary author: Jewell Hudson, BSN, OCN, RN - Caring with Confidence: Enhancing Nurse Expertise in Lymphoma Care
Primary author: Lisa Jackson, LPN - Implementing a Resource Nurse Staffing Model to Improve Staff Well-Being and Operational Efficiency in an Outpatient Oncology Infusion Center
Primary author: Carrie Jones MSN, RN, OCN - Chemotherapy Unlocked: Cross-Training Immediate Care Center Nurses for Enhanced Care
Primary author: Sabrina Keheley BSN, RN, OCN - Igniting a Certification Movement Across Oncology Nursing Departments
Primary author: Leslie Landon, MSN, RN, OCN, NPD-BC - Mark Your Calendars: Empowering Nurses Through Protected Abstract Writing Time
Primary author: Leslie Landon, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, OCN - From Chaos to Coordination: Elevating Education for Oncology Nursing Workflows
Primary author: Rebeca Leon, MSN, RN - A Pilot Clinical Trial of Technology-Based Dyadic Intervention for Improving Symptom Management and Advancing Health Equity Among Patients With Colorectal Cancer and Their Caregivers
Primary author: Yufen Lin, PhD, RN - Chill Out: Preparing Nurses to Cool Down Chemotherapy-induced Hair Loss
Primary author: Raquel Luague, BSN, RN, OCN - Implementing the D.R.E.A.M. Nurse: Reducing Burnout and Driving Quality Care on an Inpatient Oncology Unit
Primary author: Hallie Marino, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, BMTCN - Utilizing High Fidelity Simulation to Improve Novice Oncology Nurses Competency and Confidence in Managing Oncologic Emergencies: A Program Evaluation Project
Primary author: Hallie Marino, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, BMTCN - Oncology Nurses' Palliative Care Instructional Assessment
Primary author: Micah McArthur, PhD, RN, OCN, NE-BC - Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depressive Symptoms and Stress in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Before Undergoing Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy
Primary author: Jieun Oh, nursing student - Where Science Meets Social Hour: The Fun and Impact of Journal Clubs on Clinical Practice
Presenting author: Kallie Palmer, BSN, RN, OCN - First, Do No Harm: Assessing and Addressing Deficiencies in Knowledge, Skill and Attitude Toward Safe Intramuscular Injection
Primary author: Tara Ridgeway, BSN, RN, OCN, NPD-BC - 'Clinifusion' Nurse Readiness: A Feasibility Study on Training Clinic Nurses on the Two Registered Nurse (RN) Chemotherapy-Immunotherapy Verification Process Before Moving to a New Cancer Center
Primary author: Debrah Rigg, BSN, RN, OCN - Unleashing Your Nursing Practice Through a Clinical Ladder
Primary author: Erica Scott, MSN, RN, OCN, NPD-BC - Listen to the People: A Comprehensive Multi-Site Learning Needs Assessment
Primary author: Nicole Sennebogen MSN, RN, OCN, NPD-BC - Exemplifying Excellence: How an Oncology Nurse Embodies the Core Values of the Oncology Nurse Residency Program
Primary author: Edna Mae Smith, PhD, RN, OCN - Long-term Effects of Radiotherapy on Cognitive Function in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Primary author: Laura Wang, nursing student