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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC

@lghazal.bsky.social
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Researcher @UofRSON @WilmotCancer | Nurse Practitioner | Cancer survivor #AYACSM | Lover of Broadway & ice cream | Views mine (she/her) 🇱🇧 🇸🇾 🌈

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Run, don't walk to this NPR tiny desk concert #Ragtime [personal post] www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XQt...
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Ragtime: Tiny Desk Concert
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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
NIH grant cuts disproportionately hit minority and female scientists www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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NIH grant cuts disproportionately hit minority and female scientists
A survey reveals sharp divides in who bore the brunt of last year’s spree of grant cancellations by the Trump administration.
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Conferences share the latest science but they are also essential for building, reinforcing, & protecting community. Seeing friends/collaborators is true #BurnoutMitigation. Blessed to know these 2 & lucky to "grow up" in oncology by their side. 🙌 Drs @lghazal.bsky.social @bthomphd.bsky.social
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
What does it mean to co-design cancer care 💰🏥 interventions? Who should be involved and how does it work? Excited to speak today at #APOS2026 as part of this all star panel of #financialToxicity experts. Starting 10:15am today Studio 8-9 (2nd Floor) 🙌 Dr @bthomphd.bsky.social
A symposium synopsis 
*Money Matters: Co-Creating Financial Interventions with Patients, Families, Clinicians, and Communities to Increase Reach
Submission Type Symposia
Topic
Research
Submitter
Bridgette Thom
Affiliation
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Participant(s)
Donald Rosenstein (Co-Chair), Bridgette Thom (Chair), Lauren Ghazal
(Speaker), John Salsman (Speaker), Echo Warner (Speaker), Austin Waters (Speaker), Stephanie
Wheeler (Speaker), Fumiko Chino (Discussant)
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Primary Category Social/Practical Problems (resources, financial, insurance, support)
Abstract Population Pediatric/AYA, Adult, Geriatric/Aging Adults, Across a Lifespan, Minority and Underserved
Overall Symposia Description Cancer-related financial toxicity (FT) can yield negative psychosocial, material, and behavioral impacts on patients and their caregivers. Previous research has produced a robust body of evidence on FT risk factors and consequences. More recently, work has shifted toward prevention and mitigation of FT. Efforts to reduce FT must be informed by the voices of those most impacted-patients and caregivers-and incorporate the perspectives of those clinicians tasked with intervention delivery. In this symposium, we will describe five research studies designed to co-create FT interventions with patients, families, clinicians, and communities.
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Happy NP Week!!
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
“Cancer pts & their families are being pulled into the #priorauthorization process, at the expense of their time, health, & well-being”   #Priorauth isn’t just an administrative hurdle for clinicians; it’s a hidden 2nd job for patients. #ascoQLTY25 @ascocancer.bsky.social @ascopost.bsky.social
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Prior Authorization Is Burdensome for Patients, Resulting in Treatment Delays, Financial Strain, and Stress
“This study makes clear what many of us in oncology have suspected: Prior authorization isn’t just an administrative hurdle for clinicians; it’s a hidden second job for patients,” noted investigators....
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
New 🎙️: Drs Abby Rosenberg & @lghazal.bsky.social discuss optimal care for #AYACSM #AYAC psychosocial needs incld skills building & engaging in key health care discussions. Our convo is based on a RCT showing an education program can ⬆️QOL & ⬇️anxiety at 6 & 12 mo. @ascocancer.bsky.social
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Promoting Resilience in Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with Cancer via Developmentally Targeted, Evidence-Based Interventions | Podcast | ASCO Publications
An estimated 85k adolescents and young adults (AYAs) between the ages of 15 to 39 will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year. AYAs with advanced cancer face care gaps for psychosocia...
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
🔥 @drrobinyabroff.bsky.social is the winner of the 2025 Joseph Simone Quality Care Award given at #ASCOQLTY25. This award recognizes an extraordinary individual who has made multiple, significant, & enduring contributions to the quality & safety of cancer care. @americancancersoc.bsky.social
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Love academic meetings for catch up sessions with my amazing friends & collaborators. Dr @lghazal.bsky.social gave an important talk at #mascc25 on #financiaToxicity in #ayacsm. We do a tonne of research together about #priorAuth & healthy policy gaps. But we also just like to hang out. 😘
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Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN @darcyburbage.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
@pallonccop.bsky.social @fumikochino.bsky.social @lghazal.bsky.social
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
What an absolute honor to give Grand Rounds St. Jude today. I spoke on improving the health & quality of life of LGBTQ+ AYA cancer survivors. I also got to celebrate the legacy of Danny Thomas & the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities by touring the campus. @urnursing.bsky.social
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
www.nytimes.com/video/scienc... LGBTQ Research Matters.
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Video: How Trump’s Cuts Are Stifling L.G.B.T.Q. Health Research
The Trump administration has systematically stripped funding from research into the health of L.G.B.T.Q. people. Benjamin Mueller, a reporter covering health and medicine for The New York Times, descr...
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 17/04/2025
Today I'm finding out which people believe that if you're part of a population that is a small overall percentage of humans on the planet, it's okay to strip you of rights. I wonder if they have considered how easy it would be to classify *them* into a small overall percentage, and do it to them.
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Next time you’re in a meeting, look around the room. If your underrepresented early career scientists aren’t there, maybe ask yourself why & then find the answers. We need even more support right now.
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Katie Palmer @katiepalmer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
In 2026, HHS was set to require fields for sexual orientation and gender identity in EHRs, supporting research and better care for LGBTQ+ patients. Now, HHS won't enforce those requirements. Read in @statnews.com about impacts on providers and EHR vendors: www.statnews.com/2025/04/01/h...
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HHS will not enforce gender and sexual orientation requirements for medical records
HHS will not enforce standards that medical records be able to capture patients’ sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
This is a sad but interesting question. How many grad students will leave and where, if anywhere will they go ?
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
👇🏼 please watch this. Thanks to all who advocated for early career scientists, cancer researchers & the LGBTQ community. www.youtube.com/live/JofqSdW...
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Baldwin Leads Forum on Trump and Musk’s Cuts to Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease Cures
YouTube video by Senator Tammy Baldwin
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Sharing some good news: Wilmot Cancer Institute is now an NCI designated cancer center! Proud to be a member of the Cancer Prevention & Control group!! www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MORELLE ANNOUNCE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS FEDERAL CANCER CENTER DESIGNATION FOR WILMOT CANCER INSTITUTE | U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York
Designation Will Boost Clinical Opportunities, Reputation, And Research $$ For U Of R’s Wilmot...
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🎙️ new @ascocancer.bsky.social #JCOOP podcast with Dr @michaelannica.bsky.social on #priorAuthorization "I just think that there's a huge opportunity to do better here… I want to do better for our patients. I want to feel prouder of the healthcare system that I'm a part of." #fixPriorAuth
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Prior Authorization: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going? | ASCO Publications
Dr. Chino discusses the past, present, and future of prior authorization in cancer care with Dr. Michael Anne Kyle, a health policy expert with a research focus on utilization management and patient b...
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Jace D. Flatt, PhD, MPH (They/He) @jaceflatt.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
This office didn’t give out specific funding for research, but really helps to build capacity of junior researchers like myself. Another horrific cut to LGBTQIA+ research at NIH. www.statnews.com/2025/03/06/n...
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NIH puts former Sexual & Gender Minority Office employees on administrative leave
After reassignment to other NIH jobs in December, employees of the Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office were recently put on administrative leave.
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Walked into my office this morning to find this fantastic shirt gifted from an incredible colleague @urnursing.bsky.social
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Jace D. Flatt, PhD, MPH (They/He) @jaceflatt.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Another NIH grant rescinded - The Epidemiology of Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias in Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adults: Identifying Risk and Protective Factors - 1K01AG056669
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Jace D. Flatt, PhD, MPH (They/He) @jaceflatt.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Just received notice that our grant was terminated. 5R24AG066599-03 TheRiseRegistry.org
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Overview of President Trump’s Executive Actions Impacting LGBTQ+ Health www.kff.org/other/fact-s...
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Overview of President Trump’s Executive Actions Impacting LGBTQ+ Health | KFF
This tracker examines Executive Actions taken by the Trump administration that have the potential to impact LGBTQ+ people’s health. It lists the action taken by date, provisions relevant to LGBTQ+ hea...
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
As a pt advocate, I’m gutted that more people aren’t talking about the dismantling of SOGI data collection. We know SOGI data collection is important; LGBTQ+ patients w/ cancer (like myself) experience health & health care disparities. And yet we’re allowing for its erasure. 🌈
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Any supervisors of cancer survivors on here? We’re in a final push for recruiting supervisors and HR professionals for this study. #ayacsm
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Rejections on narrative pieces sting even more ❤️‍🩹
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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Informative paper that addresses a question I have always had: What proportion of people with #cancer (PWC) in the US cross state lines for care?? 1/4 #oncsky #medsky pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39982726/
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Cross-State Travel for Cancer Care and Implications for Telehealth Reciprocity - PubMed
In this cross-sectional study of Medicare claims data, a notable proportion of cancer services occurred across state lines, particularly for rural-residing patients. These results highlight the need f...
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Roberta Lombardi - Infinite Strength @infinitembc.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
If you haven't purchased your tickets for our upcoming gala, this is a friendly reminder to do so! Click here: infinitegala.givesmart.com to save your seats 🔗
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
#HodgkinLymphoma survivors can face difficult tx decisions & financial tradeoffs. We want to better understand how cancer (& cancer-related costs) have affected your life so that we can provide better resources in the future. 🚨Last push for our #lymsm #ayacsm #survonc survey. 🙏 Please SHARE.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survey
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
news.gallup.com/poll/656708/...
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LGBTQ+ Identification in U.S. Rises to 9.3%
LGBTQ+ identification among U.S. adults has increased to 9.3%.
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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 20/02/2025
We started this a month ago and have added 39 of some of my favourite people/organizations! If you work and/or advocate in the field of #AYACancer #ChildhoodCancer please let me know! I’ll add you! Let’s max it out at 150 people from around the 🌏! #BTSM #BCSM #AYACSM #TYACancer #Youth #LCSM
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13thirty Cancer Connect @13thirtycancer.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Please join us for a live internet webinar for private practice and community mental health clinicians NEXT WEEK! FREE registration and continuing education credits offered! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #ayacancer #ayacsm @elephantsandteamag.bsky.social
Please join us for a live internet webinar for private practice and community mental health clinicians!

Studies show that AYAs with cancer experience significant emotional, psychological, and social distress. Despite these challenges, many AYAs continue to receive inadequate mental health support.

To address this gap, this webinar aims to disseminate knowledge about the unique needs of AYAs to community and private practice mental health providers.

FREE registration and continuing education credits!
https://lnkd.in/ge6SABQ2

Questions? Please contact Katelyn MacDougall (13thirty Cancer Connect - Program Director) at katelyn@13thirty.org.

hashtag#webinar hashtag#continuingeducation hashtag#ayacancer hashtag#cancer hashtag#youngadultcancer hashtag#mentalhealth
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Happy Valentine’s Day to my fellow LGBTQ+ cancer survivors. May we never go back to silencing and erasure.
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Megan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
For those curious about the purpose of “indirects,” I suggest this FAQ from AAU (thread to follow). In the lingo of Musk et al - BLOF = this hurts economies, employment, science, & health. 🧵 www.aau.edu/key-issues/f...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs of Federally Sponsored University Research | Association of American Universities (AAU)
Responses to common questions about F&A costs of research
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
THIS. IS. 🤯 grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD
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Jack Iwashyna @iwashyna.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Oh, hell yeah www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Cover of The Lancet: "Health institutions may be hesitant to criticise the new administration publicly, but this timidity is a mistake.
Trump's actions must be called out for the damage they are doing."
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Jace D. Flatt, PhD, MPH (They/He) @jaceflatt.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Hearing from colleagues that their NIH grants under review that focused on LGBTQIA+ & especially Transgender populations are being pulled from review. Cancelled because of an anti-transgender ideology. THIS IS WRONG. A violation of our use of tax dollars for research approved by congress.
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Betty Roggenkamp @bettyroggenkamp.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Have #AYA, young adult, people w/ #Cancer in your community / private #oncology practice? Of course you do. Do these #AYAs have #mentalhealth needs exacerbated by cancer? Of course you do. Register👇🏻. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #supponc #oncsky #medsky #supponcsky
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with Cancer. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining t...
A live internet webinar for Private Practice and Mental Health Clinicians. Free registration and Continuing Education Credits! See flyer for details about CEU management and information. Studies sh...
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Darby Saxbe @darbysaxbe.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
list of banned keywords
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Megan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Some NIH study sections for tomorrow have just been canceled. Who knows which of these grants would have led to the next life-saving invention. Who knows which scientists will throw in the towel bc of funding delays. Who can even begin to measure the impact of these reckless cancellations.😕🩺🧪🛟
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Tatiana Prowell, MD @tmprowell.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
🧵 Our grandmas were onto something when they told us to have some tea when we were sick. Cool paper showing several Omicron-era #SARSCoV2 variants effectively inactivated by green tea, Matcha, & black tea, mediated by EGCG and TFDG: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #MedSky #IDSky #MedEd #COVID19 /1
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Effects of tea, catechins and catechin derivatives on Omicron subvariants of SARS-CoV-2 - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Effects of tea, catechins and catechin derivatives on Omicron subvariants of SARS-CoV-2
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PRattorney @publicrelationspro.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Trump/Vance/Musk OMB funding freeze is blocked, which means they should be paying out allocated funds to states and grant recipients. This one is a constitutional law based lawsuit, but to harmed private actors & organizations, if you have the means, this is the time to bolster your legal teams.
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Today, my mentor’s currently-funded and ongoing #NCI grant related to SOGI data collection was cancelled. All study-related activities were ordered to stop immediately.
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Megan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Ditto to academics
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
What a time to be an early-career researcher! 😅
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Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC @lghazal.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
www.aanp.org/news-feed/aa... @urnursing.bsky.social
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American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Health Care Community Mourns the Passing of Dr. Loretta Ford
AUSTIN, TEXAS — The American Association of Nurse Practitioners ® (AANP) and nurse practitioners (NPs) worldwide are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP. F...
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