Nomination Information (excerpts)

How does the nurse you are nominating go above and beyond his or her normal duties for patients with HER2+ breast cancer?
Susan goes above and beyond for all patients regardless of their Her2 status. She follows patients through their diagnosis and treatment providing education, facilitating patient appointments, referring them to social work and support services and most of all being a gentle and kind voice and companion in the midst of a scary time in women's lives.

How does the nurse encourage his or her patients to stay on therapy?
Susan is the cheerleader, the one nurses who stays with patients all the way through their treatment from diagnosis through chemotherapy / radiation therapy and beyond. She coaches people, educates people and believes in them such that they believe in themselves.

What are the nurse's greatest strengths in teaching, relating to, and caring for his or her patients?
Susan is the very definition of patient centered care. Her strength is her compassion and easy identification with patients. She bonds quickly with women and people respond to her gentle manner and calm voice. She is so genuine that people trust her quickly and know they can believe what she tells them.

Is there any additional information you'd like to share about the nurse you are nominating?
Susan is an advocate for all aspects of breast cancer health. She is a national expert on the breast cancer nurse navigator role and has been asked to speak at many national conferences. She is a team leader for the local Komen Race for the Cure. She is involved with the "Check your Boobies" Campaign and sponsors their programs.

If known, indicate the number of years your nurse has been in practice.
20