Susan Moeller Schneider
Associate Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing
Prior to joining the faculty at Duke University, Dr. Schneider taught in the oncology program at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, and was a clinical nurse specialist at University Hospitals of Cleveland. She is professionally active in a number of nursing . She has chaired the American Cancer Society Peer Review Committee on Scholarships and Professorships in Oncology Nursing, served as a member of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) national board of directors, and is Past President of ONS. She is a board member for the Biden Cancer Initiative. Dr. Schneider has received both the Excellence in Cancer Nursing Research and Excellence in Cancer Nursing Education Awards from the Oncology Nursing Society and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.
Dr. Schneider's research interests include management of symptom distress in cancer patients, the use of distraction interventions to enhance coping, and the use of tailored protocols to promote chemotherapy adherence.
* Cancer Care* Symptom Management
* Distraction Interventions
* Virtual Reality
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2021
- Member of the Duke Cancer Institute, Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers 2000
Contact Information
- Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC 27710
- Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC 27710
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susan.schneider@duke.edu
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University 1998
- Oncology CNS, Oncology, University Hospitals of Cleveland 1985 - 1991
- M.S., Texas Woman's University 1985
- Staff Nurse, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ohio State University 1981 - 1982
- Research Assistant, Cystic Fribrosis, University Hospitals of Cleveland 1978 - 1980
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Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2009 - 2020
- Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2006 - 2009
- Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2000 - 2006
- Chief, Division in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2003 - 2005
- Instructor, Temporary in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2000
- Recognition
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Awards & Honors
- Expertise
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Subject Headings
- Research
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Selected Grants
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Lopez awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2020 - 2021
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Stewart awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2019 - 2020
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Hartman awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2019 - 2020
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Watson awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2018 - 2020
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Burbage awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2018 - 2019
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Brown awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2017 - 2018
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Ferguson awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2017 - 2018
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Simpson awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2016 - 2018
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Griffie awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2015 - 2017
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Sherry awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2015 - 2017
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Bayless awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2014 - 2016
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Figuracion awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2014 - 2016
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Gadler awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2014 - 2016
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Krimmel awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2014 - 2016
- Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice - Dunn awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. 2014 - 2015
- Tailored Intervention Protocol for Oral Chemotherapy Adherence awarded by National Institutes of Health 2009 - 2012
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Advanced Nursing Practice awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2008 - 2011
- Advanced Diabetes Management for Nurse Practitioners awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2007 - 2010
- Informal Caregiver Training in Cancer Symptom Management awarded by National Institutes of Health 2006 - 2009
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Academic Articles
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Belcher, S. M., Mackler, E., Muluneh, B., Ginex, P. K., Anderson, M. K., Bettencourt, E., … Morgan, R. L. (2022). ONS Guidelines™ to Support Patient Adherence to Oral Anticancer Medications. Oncology Nursing Forum, 49(4), 279–295. https://doi.org/10.1188/22.onf.279-295Full Text
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Englehart, V., Noonan, D., Schneider, S. M., & Thompson, J. (2022). Implementing the Condensed Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale on an Inpatient Oncology Unit. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 26(1), E1–E6. https://doi.org/10.1188/22.cjon.e1-e6Full Text
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Schandert, L. C., Affronti, M. L., Prince, M. S., & Schneider, S. M. (2021). Music Intervention: Nonpharmacologic Method to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Adult Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Procedures. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 25(3), 314–320. https://doi.org/10.1188/21.cjon.314-320Full Text
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Mota-George, G., & Schneider, S. M. (2021). Larotrectinib: A Targeted Therapy for Solid Tumors. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 25(2), 181–187. https://doi.org/10.1188/21.cjon.181-187Full Text
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Watson, J., Broome, M. E., & Schneider, S. M. (2020). Low-Dose Computed Tomography: Effects of Oncology Nurse Navigation on Lung Cancer Screening. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 24(4), 421–429. https://doi.org/10.1188/20.cjon.421-429Full Text
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Burbage, D., Duffy, N., Johnson, E. J., & Schneider, S. M. (2020). Cancer Survivorship Program: Implementation for Individuals With Recurrent Breast Cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 24(1), 89–94. https://doi.org/10.1188/20.cjon.89-94Full Text
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Pachella, L. A., Mehran, R. J., Curtin, K., & Schneider, S. M. (2019). Preoperative Carbohydrate Loading in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: A Quality-Improvement Project. Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses, 34(6), 1250–1256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2019.05.007Full Text
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Jackson, G. L., Padilla, B. I., Schneider, S. M., & Kyte, J. J. (2019). Optimizing Advanced Care Planning in Hospitalized Patients With Advanced Cancers: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice, 12(2), 239–245. https://doi.org/10.1891/2380-9418.12.2.239Full Text
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Harrington, K. J., Affronti, M. L., Schneider, S. M., Razzak, A. R., & Smith, T. J. (2019). Improving Attitudes and Perceptions About End-of-Life Nursing on a Hospital-Based Palliative Care Unit. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing : Jhpn : The Official Journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, 21(4), 272–279. https://doi.org/10.1097/njh.0000000000000523Full Text
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Affronti, M. L., Randazzo, D., Lipp, E. S., Peters, K. B., Herndon, S. C., Woodring, S., … Schneider, S. M. (2018). Pilot Study to Describe the Trajectory of Symptoms and Adaptive Strategies of Adults Living with Low-grade Glioma. Semin Oncol Nurs, 34(5), 472–485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2018.10.006Full Text Link to Item
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Lucas, A. S., Lacouture, M., & Schneider, S. M. (2018). Radiation Dermatitis: A Prevention Protocol for Patients With Breast Cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 22(4), 429–437. https://doi.org/10.1188/18.cjon.429-437Full Text
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Gordils-Perez, J., Schneider, S. M., Gabel, M., & Trotter, K. J. (2017). Oncology Nurse Navigation: Development and Implementation of a Program at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 21(5), 581–588. https://doi.org/10.1188/17.cjon.581-588Full Text
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Krimmel, T., Bannerji, R., Borysyuk, M., & Schneider, S. M. (2017). Influenza Adherence Tool Kit: Implementation and Evaluation Among Allogeneic Hematopoietic Transplantation Recipients . Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 21(3), 339–344. https://doi.org/10.1188/17.cjon.339-344Full Text
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Sherry, V., Guerra, C., Ranganathan, A., & Schneider, S. M. (2017). Metastatic Lung Cancer and Distress: Use of the Distress Thermometer for Patient Assessment. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 21(3), 379–383. https://doi.org/10.1188/17.cjon.379-383Full Text
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Turner, J., & Schneider, S. M. (2016). Blinatumomab: A New Treatment for Adults With Relapsed Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 20(2), 165–168. https://doi.org/10.1188/16.cjon.165-168Full Text
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Bayless, H., & Schneider, S. (2015). Nivolumab: Immunotherapy in Malignant Melanoma. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 19(4), 430–432. https://doi.org/10.1188/15.cjon.430-432Full Text
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Lassiter, M., & Schneider, S. M. (2015). A pilot study comparing the neutropenic diet to a non-neutropenic diet in the allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation population. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 19(3), 273–278. https://doi.org/10.1188/15.cjon.19-03apFull Text
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Smithson, C. R., & Schneider, S. M. (2015). Ibrutinib: a new targeted therapy for hematologic cancers. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 19(3), E47–E51. https://doi.org/10.1188/15.cjon.e47-e51Full Text
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Affronti, M. L., Schneider, S. M., Herndon, J. E., Schlundt, S., & Friedman, H. S. (2014). Adherence to antiemetic guidelines in patients with malignant glioma: a quality improvement project to translate evidence into practice. Support Care Cancer, 22(7), 1897–1905. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-014-2136-0Full Text Link to Item
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Schneider, S. M., Adams, D. B., & Gosselin, T. (2014). A tailored nurse coaching intervention for oral chemotherapy adherence. Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology, 5(3), 163–172.
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Hammelef, K. J., Friese, C. R., Breslin, T. M., Riba, M., & Schneider, S. M. (2014). Implementing distress management guidelines in ambulatory oncology: a quality improvement project. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 18 Suppl, 31–36. https://doi.org/10.1188/14.cjon.s1.31-36Full Text
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Trotter, K., Schneider, S. M., & Turner, B. S. (2013). Group appointments in a breast cancer survivorship clinic. Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology, 4(6), 423–431.Link to Item
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Prewitt, J., Schneider, S., Horvath, M., Hammond, J., Jackson, J., & Ginsberg, B. (2013). PCA safety data review after clinical decision support and smart pump technology implementation. J Patient Saf, 9(2), 103–109. https://doi.org/10.1097/PTS.0b013e318281b866Full Text Link to Item
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Lowery, E. W., & Schneider, S. M. (2013). Ruxolitinib: a new treatment for myelofibrosis. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 17(3), 312–318. https://doi.org/10.1188/13.cjon.312-318Full Text
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Chang, L.-L., Schneider, S. M., Chiang, S.-C., & Horng, C.-F. (2013). Implementing an evidence-based risk assessment tool to predict chemotherapy-induced neutropenia in women with breast cancer. Cancer Nursing, 36(3), 198–205. https://doi.org/10.1097/ncc.0b013e3182642d98Full Text
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Horigan, A. E., Schneider, S. M., Docherty, S., & Barroso, J. (2013). The experience and self-management of fatigue in patients on hemodialysis. Nephrology Nursing Journal : Journal of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association, 40(2), 113–123.
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Trotter, K., & Schneider, S. M. (2012). Evaluation of a breast cancer survivorship clinic that uses a group medical appointment model: Patient program evaluation and financial analysis. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 30(27_suppl), 90–90. https://doi.org/10.1200/jco.2012.30.27_suppl.90Full Text
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Curcio, K. R., Lambe, C., Schneider, S., & Khan, K. (2012). Evaluation of a cancer survivorship protocol: transitioning patients to survivors. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 16(4), 400–406. https://doi.org/10.1188/12.cjon.400-406Full Text
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Rodriguez, E. S., Thom, B., & Schneider, S. M. (2011). Nurse and physician perspectives on patients with cancer having online access to their laboratory results. Oncology Nursing Forum, 38(4), 476–482. https://doi.org/10.1188/11.onf.476-482Full Text
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Schneider, S. M., Hess, K., & Gosselin, T. (2011). Interventions to promote adherence with oral agents. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 27(2), 133–141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2011.02.005Full Text
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Schneider, S. M., Kisby, C. K., & Flint, E. P. (2011). Effect of virtual reality on time perception in patients receiving chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer, 19(4), 555–564. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-010-0852-7Full Text Link to Item
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Gosselin, T. K., Schneider, S. M., Plambeck, M. A., & Rowe, K. (2010). A prospective randomized, placebo-controlled skin care study in women diagnosed with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy. Oncology Nursing Forum, 37(5), 619–626. https://doi.org/10.1188/10.onf.619-626Full Text
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Smink, K. A., & Schneider, S. M. (2008). Overview of stereotactic body radiotherapy and the nursing role. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(6), 889–893. https://doi.org/10.1188/08.cjon.889-893Full Text
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Schneider, S. M., Turner, B. S., Califf, R. M., Burks, W., McHutchinson, J. G., & Gilliss, C. L. (2008). Issues in clinical trials management. Academic research units: opportunities and challenges for nursing practice. Research Practitioner, 9(5), 175–184.
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Gosselin-Acomb, T. K., Schneider, S. M., Clough, R. W., & Veenstra, B. A. (2007). Nursing advocacy in North Carolina. Oncology Nursing Forum, 34(5), 1070–1074. https://doi.org/10.1188/07.onf.1070-1074Full Text
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Schneider, S. M., & Hood, L. E. (2007). Virtual reality: a distraction intervention for chemotherapy. Oncology Nursing Forum, 34(1), 39–46. https://doi.org/10.1188/07.onf.39-46Full Text
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Schneider, S. M. (2006). Virtual reality intervention for chemotherapy symptoms. Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 9(6), 717–718.Link to Item
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Schneider, S. M. (2006). Virtual reality intervention for chemotherapy symptoms. Psycho Oncology, 15(1), S7–S7.Link to Item
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Penne, K., Bohlin, C., Schneider, S., & Allen, D. (2005). Gefitinib (Iressa, ZD1839) and tyrosine kinase inhibitors: the wave of the future in cancer therapy. Cancer Nursing, 28(6), 481–486. https://doi.org/10.1097/00002820-200511000-00012Full Text
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Rowe, K., & Schneider, S. (2005). Profile of cancer-related symptoms prior to chemotherapy. Journal of Supportive Oncology, 3(6 Suppl 4), 32–33.
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Rowe, K., & Schneider, S. (2005). Profile of cancer-related symptoms prior to chemotherapy. The Journal of Supportive Oncology, 3(6 Suppl 4), 32–33.
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Schneider, S. M., Prince-Paul, M., Allen, M. J., Silverman, P., & Talaba, D. (2004). Virtual reality as a distraction intervention for women receiving chemotherapy. Oncology Nursing Forum, 31(1), 81–88. https://doi.org/10.1188/04.onf.81-88Full Text
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Visovsky, C., & Schneider, S. M. (2003). Cancer-related fatigue. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 8(3), 88–112.
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Schneider, S. M., Ellis, M., Coombs, W. T., Shonkwiler, E. L., & Folsom, L. C. (2003). Virtual reality intervention for older women with breast cancer. Cyberpsychology & Behavior : The Impact of the Internet, Multimedia and Virtual Reality on Behavior and Society, 6(3), 301–307. https://doi.org/10.1089/109493103322011605Full Text
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Visovsky, C., & Schneider, S. M. (2003). Cancer-related fatigue. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 8(3), 8.
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Bender, C. M., McDaniel, R. W., Murphy-Ende, K., Pickett, M., Rittenberg, C. N., Rogers, M. P., … Schwartz, R. N. (2002). Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 6(2), 94–102. https://doi.org/10.1188/02.cjon.94-102Full Text
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Schneider, S. M., Hinds, P. S., & Pritchard, M. (2001). From single site to societal belief: the impact of pediatric oncology nursing research. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses, 18(4), 164–170. https://doi.org/10.1053/jpon.2001.24797Full Text
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Wonghongkul, T., Moore, S. M., Musil, C., Schneider, S., & Deimling, G. (2000). The influence of uncertainty in illness, stress appraisal, and hope on coping in survivors of breast cancer. Cancer Nursing, 23(6), 422–429. https://doi.org/10.1097/00002820-200012000-00004Full Text
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Schneider, S. M., & Workman, M. L. (2000). Virtual reality as a distraction intervention for older children receiving chemotherapy. Pediatric Nursing, 26(6), 593–597.
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Schneider, S. M. (1999). I look funny and I feel bad. Measurement of symptom distress. Journal of Child and Family Nursing, 2(5), 380–384.
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Schneider, S. M., & Workman, M. L. (1999). Effects of virtual reality on symptom distress in children receiving chemotherapy. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 2(2), 125–134. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.1999.2.125Full Text
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Wonghongkul, T., Moore, S. M., Musil, C., Schneider, S., & Deimling, G. (1999). Relationship among uncertainty in illness, stress appraisal, hope, and coping in breast cancer survivors. The Journal of Nursing Research, Thai Journal (English Language), 3(3), 1–15.
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Schneider, S. M. (1994). Clinical implications for the administration of colony stimulating factors. Orthopedic Nursing, 13(1), 56–64. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006416-199401000-00011Full Text
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Hawthorne, J. L., Schneider, S. M., & Workman, M. L. (1992). Common electrolyte imbalances associated with malignancy. Aacn Clinical Issues in Critical Care Nursing, 3(3), 714–723. https://doi.org/10.4037/15597768-1992-3019Full Text
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Radziewicz, R. M., & Schneider, S. M. (1992). Using diversional activity to enhance coping. Cancer Nursing, 15(4), 293–298.
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Schneider, S. M., & Distelhorst, C. W. (1989). Chemotherapy-induced emergencies. Seminars in Oncology, 16(6), 572–578.
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Schneider, S. M., Roe, C. A., & Hawthorne, J. L. (1989). Chemotherapy experts. Nursing, 19(11), 72–73.
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Conference Papers
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Burbage, D. L., Schneider, S. M., Duffy, N., & Johnson, E. J. (2019). Implementing a cancer survivorship program for individuals with recurrent breast cancer. In Annals of Oncology (Vol. 30, pp. 830–830). Barcelona, SPAIN: OXFORD UNIV PRESS.Link to Item
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- Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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Service to the Profession
- President. Oncology Nursing Society. 2016 - 2018 2016 - 2018
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