Laura Smith, RN, MSN, CRNP

Laura Smith, RN, MSN, CRNP

Laura Smith, RN, MSN, CRNP, is a nurse practitioner in the Cancer Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: Blood and marrow transplantation
Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Background

I provide and coordinate clinical care for children undergoing blood and marrow transplant. I especially enjoy helping children and families through their inpatient stay as well as preparing them to be comfortable caring for their child once they are discharged. Over the 10 years that I have worked in pediatric oncology, I have really enjoyed my interactions with individual children and their families.

I have presented the following posters at national conferences:

  • Innovative Teaching Strategies for the Novice and Advanced BMT nurse
  • Discharge Planning on 3C/3S Extending Good Practices

Selected Publications, Honors and Professional Activities

Memberships in professional organizations

Association of Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON)
Treasurer- APHON, Greater Philadelphia Chapter

Posters and presentations

Smith L. Innovative teaching strategies for the novice and advanced BMT nurse [poster presentation]. Association of Hematology/Oncology Nurses 33rd Annual Conference and Exhibit; 2009 Sep 10-12; Orlando, FL.

Education and Training

Additional Training

MSN Pediatric Oncology Program - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Board Certification

ANCC, Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON)

Undergraduate Degree

BS - Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA

Titles and Academic Titles

Advanced Practice Nurse

Departments and Services