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Ellen M. Levy, RN, MSN, CRNP
Areas of expertise: Childhood leukemia, Neuroblastoma, Psychosocial effects of chronic illness
About Ellen M. Levy, RN, MSN, CRNP
As a pediatric oncology nurse practitioner, Ellen Levy's role is to coordinate care for children with cancer, provide direct patient care, write chemotherapy and perform oncology procedures (bone marrow aspirates, biopsies, and lumbar punctures). She works most closely providing direct patient care for families and with children who have liquid tumors and retinoblastoma.
Ellen haa a strong interest in educating future nurses and nurse practitioners and often lecture at area universities. She has also presented posters and presented at national conferences. Her research interests include the clinical aspects of leukemia and retinoblastoma as well as the educational needs of parents and children with those diseases.
Titles
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Awards and Honors
Sigma Theta Tau
Phi Alpha Theta
Pi Gamma Mu
Sigma Alpha
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
Children's Oncology Group
- Retinoblastoma Committee
Research Interests
Clinical aspects of leukemia and retinoblastoma
Educational needs of parents and children with leukemia and retinoblastoma
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BSN - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Graduate Degree
MSN, Acute/Chronic Nurse Practitioner Program (Specialty in Pediatric Oncology) - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA