Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • M.S.N., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1978
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2005 - 2014
  • Professor in Community and Family Medicine, Family Medicine and Community Health, Community Health, Family Medicine and Community Health 2013 - 2014
  • Division Chief in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2003 - 2005
  • Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2003 - 2004
  • Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2000 - 2003
  • Clinical Associate in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 1994 - 2000
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Interprofessional Disaster Preparedness Training awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2005 - 2007
  • Nurse Faculty Loan Program awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2003 - 2006
  • Duke SON Accelerated BSN Basic Education Grant awarded by Department of Health and Human Services 2003 - 2006
  • Distance Based MSN in Nursing & Health Care Leadership awarded by Department of Health and Human Services 2003 - 2006
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • McCorkle Gardom, M. R., D. Ren, B. Nevidjon, and L. A. Fennimore. “Preparing Nurses for Governance of Professional Nursing Organizations: Evaluation of an E-Learning Approach.” Nurse Leader 21, no. 2 (April 1, 2023): 218–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2022.05.003.
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    • Franklin, Elizabeth F., Monica S. Dean, Danelle M. Johnston, Brenda M. Nevidjon, Susie L. Burke, and Lisa M. Simms Booth. “Solidifying roles, responsibilities, and the process of navigation across the continuum of cancer care: The Professional Oncology Navigation Task Force.” Cancer 128 Suppl 13 (July 2022): 2669–72. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.34095.
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    • “Oncology Navigation Standards of Professional Practice.” Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 26, no. 3 (June 2022): E14–25. https://doi.org/10.1188/22.cjon.e14-e25.
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    • Yates, P., A. Charalambous, L. Fennimore, B. Nevidjon, W. So, E. Suh, E. Woodford, and A. Young. “Position statement on cancer nursing's potential to reduce the growing burden of cancer across the world.” Asia Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing 8, no. 2 (March 1, 2021): 107–9. https://doi.org/10.4103/2347-5625.308313.
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    • Yates, Patsy, Andreas Charalambous, Laura Fennimore, Winnie K. W. So, Eunyoung E. Suh, Emma Woodford, and Annie Young. “Position statement on Cancer Nursing's potential to reduce the growing burden of cancer across the world.” European Journal of Oncology Nursing : The Official Journal of European Oncology Nursing Society 50 (February 2021): 101891. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2020.101891.
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    • Yates, Patsy, Andreas Charalambous, Laura Fennimore, Brenda Nevidjon, Winnie K. W. So, Eunyoung E. Suh, Emma Woodford, and Annie Young. “Position Statement on Cancer Nursing's Potential to Reduce the Growing Burden of Cancer Across the World.” Cancer Nursing 43, no. 6 (November 2020): 433–35. https://doi.org/10.1097/ncc.0000000000000900.
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    • Yates, Patsy, Andreas Charalambous, Laura Fennimore, Winnie K. W. So, Eunyoung E. Suh, Emma Woodford, and Annie Young. “Cancer Nursing's Potential to Reduce the Growing Burden of Cancer Across the World.” Oncology Nursing Forum 47, no. 6 (November 2020): 625–27. https://doi.org/10.1188/20.onf.625-627.
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    • Tran, Anh N., Brenda Nevidjon, Anne Derouin, Sarah Weaver, and Michael Bzdak. “Reshaping Nursing Workforce Development by Strengthening the Leadership Skills of Advanced Practice Nurses.” J Nurses Prof Dev 35, no. 3 (2019): 152–59. https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000000534.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda M. “Oncology Nurses: Innovating Precision Care in a Changing Treatment Environment.” Asia Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing 5, no. 2 (April 2018): 131–33. https://doi.org/10.4103/apjon.apjon_1_18.
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    • “Member Input: The Challenge of Staffing in Ambulatory Infusion Settings.” Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 22, no. 2 (April 2018): 225–27. https://doi.org/10.1188/18.cjon.225-227.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “Our Work to Define the Elusive Optimal Staffing Levels.” Ons Connect 31, no. 6 (June 2016): 9.
    • So, W. K. W., G. G. Cummings, L. E. A. de Calvo, S. W. Day, K. Houlahan, B. M. Nevidjon, J. Schneider, M. Teahon, and P. A. Were. “Enhancement of oncology nursing education in low- and middle-income countries: Challenges and strategies.” Journal of Cancer Policy 8 (June 1, 2016): 10–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpo.2016.03.002.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “Partnerships of the Future.” Seminars in Oncology Nursing 32, no. 2 (May 2016): 164–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2016.02.010.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “How Oncology Nurses Are Working on the Cancer Moonshot Initiative.” Ons Connect 31, no. 4 (April 2016): 11.
    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “Maximize Your ONS Experience by Making Your Membership Work for You.” Ons Connect 31, no. 2 (February 2016): 10.
    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “I Am Nurse, Hear Me Roar.” Ons Connect 30, no. 4 (December 2015): 12.
    • Daniel, Casey L., Karen M. Emmons, Karen Fasciano, Bernard F. Fuemmeler, and Wendy Demark-Wahnefried. “Needs and Lifestyle Challenges of Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer: Summary of an Institute of Medicine and Livestrong Foundation Workshop.” Clin J Oncol Nurs 19, no. 6 (December 2015): 675–81. https://doi.org/10.1188/15.CJON.19-06AP.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “What I Know for Sure About the 40 Years of ONS.” Ons Connect 30, no. 2 (June 2015): 12.
    • Nass, Sharyl J., Lynda K. Beaupin, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Karen Fasciano, Patricia A. Ganz, Brandon Hayes-Lattin, Melissa M. Hudson, et al. “Identifying and addressing the needs of adolescents and young adults with cancer: summary of an Institute of Medicine workshop.” Oncologist 20, no. 2 (February 2015): 186–95. https://doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.2014-0265.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “Time can make a difference.” Oncology Nursing Forum 42, no. 1 (January 2015): 10. https://doi.org/10.1188/15.onf.10.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “Although methods may change, member communication will always be a key factor in ONS's success.” Ons Connect 29, no. 4 (December 2014): 8.
    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “A seat at the table: redesigning cancer care.” Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 18, no. 1 (February 2014): 13–14. https://doi.org/10.1188/14.cjon.13-14.
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    • Balogh, Erin P., Carolyn Dresler, Mark E. Fleury, Ellen R. Gritz, Thomas J. Kean, Matthew L. Myers, Sharyl J. Nass, et al. “Reducing tobacco-related cancer incidence and mortality: summary of an institute of medicine workshop.” The Oncologist 19, no. 1 (January 2014): 21–31. https://doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.2013-0230.
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    • Gullatte, Mary, Carlton Brown, Brenda Nevidjon, and Paula Rieger. “Successful associations are volunteer led, staff run.” Ons Connect 27, no. 6 (June 2012): 22.
    • Nevidjon, Brenda M., and Deborah K. Mayer. “Death is not an option, how you die is--reflections from a career in oncology nursing.” Nursing Economic$ 30, no. 3 (May 2012): 148–52.
    • Erb, D., V. Kaprielian, P. Dieter, B. Nevidjon, B. Eldredge, and R. McNamara. “Improving interprofessional understanding via interprofessional case conferences.” Mededportal, November 2011.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda, and Rekha Chaudhary. “Controlling emesis: evolving challenges, novel strategies.” The Journal of Supportive Oncology 8, no. 4 Suppl 2 (July 2010): 1–10.
    • Nevidjon, Brenda, and Carlton Brown. “Celebrate oncology nursing month by recognizing the achievements of nurses.” Ons Connect 25, no. 5 (May 2010): 17.
    • Nevidjon, B. P. “Filling the gap: Development of the oncology nurse practitioner workforce (Journal of Oncology Practice (2010) 6, (2-6)).” Journal of Oncology Practice 6, no. 2 (March 1, 2010): 110. https://doi.org/10.1200/JOP.091091.
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    • Nevidjon, B., P. Rieger, C. M. Murphy, M. Q. Rosenzweig, M. R. McCorkle, and K. Baileys. “Filling the gap: Development of the Oncology Nurse Practitioner Workforce.” Journal of Oncology Practice 6, no. 1 (January 1, 2010): 2–6. https://doi.org/10.1200/JOP.091072.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “Using leadership and advocacy to improve cancer pain management--based on a presentation at the cancer pain, suffering and spirituality course.” Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention : Apjcp 11 Suppl 1 (January 2010): 13–16.
    • Nevidjon, B. “Using leadership and advocacy to improve cancer pain management - based on a presentation at the Cancer Pain, Suffering and Spirituality Course.” Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 11, no. MECC Suppl. 1 (2010): 13–16.
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    • Nevidjon, B. “Hearts & minds before tools, techniques, & methods: Key to performance improvement success.” Society for Health Systems Conference and Expo, December 1, 2009.
    • Nevidjon, B., and M. Rice. “A league of survivors: cancer care update 2010.” Case in Point 7, no. 7 (December 2009): 24–26.
    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “Are we allowing oncology nursing to be "mummified"?” Ons Connect 24, no. 11 (November 2009): 26.
    • Mayer, Deborah K., and Brenda Nevidjon. “Will they come and will they stay?” Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 13, no. 4 (August 2009): 367–68. https://doi.org/10.1188/09.cjon.367-368.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “Celebrate oncology nursing month by advocating for nurses.” Ons Connect 24, no. 5 (May 2009): 25.
    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “ONS launches strategic plans for the society through 2012.” Ons Connect 24, no. 3 (March 2009): 25.
    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “When oncology nurses become oncology patients.” Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 12, no. 6 (December 2008): 848. https://doi.org/10.1188/08.cjon.848.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “ONS travels around the world in less than 80 days.” Ons Connect 23, no. 11 (November 2008): 33.
    • Aguirre, Lori L., Brenda M. Nevidjon, and Anne E. Clemens. “Pain diaries. For providers, nuanced data; for patients, a sense of control.” The American Journal of Nursing 108, no. 6 (June 2008): 36–39. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.naj.0000324374.63908.54.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “ONS offers many opportunities for leadership.” Ons Connect 23, no. 5 (May 2008): 29.
    • McConnell, Eleanor S., Deborah Lekan-Rutledge, Brenda Nevidjon, and Ruth Anderson. “Complexity theory: a long-term care specialty practice exemplar for the education of advanced practice nurses.” The Journal of Nursing Education 43, no. 2 (February 2004): 84–87. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20040201-06.
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    • Nevidjon, Brenda. “Managing from the middle: integrating midlife challenges of children, elder parents, and career.” Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 8, no. 1 (February 2004): 72–75. https://doi.org/10.1188/04.cjon.72-75.
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    • Kennedy, Terris, Barbara Turner, Brenda Nevidjon, Nancy Short, and Colleen Lagasse. “The nursing leadership program. The Cyprus experience--a tale of two cultures.” Nursing Leadership Forum 8, no. 3 (January 2004): 88–94.
    • Helms, M. A., and B. Nevidjon. “Response by Mary Ann Helms on - The nursing shortage: Short and long term solutions. Brenda Nevidjon, RN, MSN and Jeanette Ives Erickson, RN, MS, CNA (Jan. 31, 2001) [3] (multiple letters).” Online Journal of Issues in Nursing 7, no. 1 (December 1, 2002): 137–39.
    • Corbell, P., B. Nevidjon, and B. Wilson. “Response by Patricia Corbell on: The nursing shortage: Short and long term solutions. Brenda Nevidjon, RN, MSN and Jeanette Ives Erickson, RN, MS, CNA (Jan. 31, 2001) [11] (multiple letters).” Online Journal of Issues in Nursing 6, no. 3 (December 1, 2001).
    • Nevidjon, B. “Due to the nursing shortage, mandatory overtime is a necessary evil.” Nursing Leadership Forum 6, no. 2 (January 2001): 32–38.
    • Nevidjon, B., and J. I. Erickson. “The nursing shortage: Solutions for the short and long term.” Online Journal of Issues in Nursing 6, no. 1 (January 1, 2001): 45–63.
    • Nevidjon, B., and J. I. Erickson. “The nursing shortage: solutions for the short and long term.” Online Journal of Issues in Nursing 6, no. 1 (January 2001): 4.
    • Purser, J. L., C. F. Pieper, P. W. Duncan, D. T. Gold, E. S. McConnell, M. S. Schenkman, M. C. Morey, and L. G. Branch. “Reliability of physical performance tests in four different randomized clinical trials.” Arch Phys Med Rehabil 80, no. 5 (May 1999): 557–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0003-9993(99)90199-5.
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    • Nevidjon, B. “Creating the executive team to lead team-based organizations.” Seminars for Nurse Managers 6, no. 4 (December 1998): 183–87.
    • Nevidjon, B. M. “Leadership is about ordinary people doing extraordinary things.” Ons News 13, no. 2 (February 1998): 2.
    • Nevidjon, B. M. “Build or remodel? Preparing facilities for today's and tomorrow's needs.” World Hospitals and Health Services : The Official Journal of the International Hospital Federation 34, no. 2 (January 1998): 30–32.
    • Nevidjon, B. M. “Loss is a powerful teacher.” Ons News 12, no. 9 (September 1997): 3.
    • Nevidjon, B. “Surviving Hurricane Fran and remembering lessons for daily living.” Ons News 11, no. 10 (October 1996): 3.
    • Nevidjon, B. “Right to die issue raises complicated ethical questions.” Ons News 11, no. 4 (April 1996): 3.
    • Nevidjon, B. “We need to understand "change + human beings = transitions".” Ons News 11, no. 2 (February 1996): 3.
    • Brogden, J. M., and B. Nevidjon. “Vinorelbine tartrate (Navelbine): drug profile and nursing implications of a new vinca alkaloid.” Oncology Nursing Forum 22, no. 4 (May 1995): 635–46.
    • Nevidjon, B. M., and J. Travaglini. “Cancer induced oncologic emergencies.” Clinical Advances in Oncology Nursing, August 1990.
    • White-Hershey, D., and B. Nevidjon. “Fundamentals for oncology nurse/data managers--preparing for a new role.” Oncology Nursing Forum 17, no. 3 (May 1990): 371–77.
    • Nevidjon, B. “Oncology nursing.” Imprint 36, no. 2 (April 1989): 45–50.
    • Nevidjon, B. “Cancer prevention and early detection: reported activities of nurses.” Oncology Nursing Forum 13, no. 4 (July 1986): 76–80.
    • Nevidjon, B., and J. Deatrich. “Implementing the ONS education standards. An oncology clinical elective.” Oncology Nursing Forum 12, no. 5 (September 1985): 57–59.
    • Nevidjon, B., and B. Warren. “Documenting the activities of the oncology clinical nurse specialist.” Oncology Nursing Forum 11, no. 3 (May 1984): 54–55.
    • Deatrich, J., and B. Nevidjon. “Cancer nursing: a caring commitment to the future.” Rnabc News 16, no. 2 (March 1984): 13.

  • Conference Papers

    • Head, Barbara Anderson, Mi-Kyung Song, Clareen Wiencek, Brenda Nevidjon, Debbie Fraser, and Polly Mazanec. “Palliative Nursing Summit: Nurses Leading Change and Transforming Care: The Nurse's Role in Communication and Advance Care Planning.” In Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing : Jhpn : The Official Journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, 20:23–29, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1097/njh.0000000000000406.
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