Education:
Master of Science, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Indiana Wesleyan University, Fort Wayne, IN
Associate of Science in Nursing, Lutheran College of Health Professions, Fort Wayne, IN
Work Experience as an RN:
Northern Indiana Oncology Associates
Michiana Hematology and Oncology
Elkhart General Hospital, Oncology
Work Experience as an NP:
Goshen Medical Practice, Internal Medicine
Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Radiation Oncology.
Certifications:
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) 2009
Advanced Diabetes Management (ADM-BC) 2008
Adult Nurse Practitioner (APN-BC) 2006
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2006
Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) 1998-2007
Certified Nurse in Infusion Therapy (CRNI) 1996-2000
Professional Organizations:
Oncology Nursing Society
Radiation Oncology SIG
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Disclosure: No conflicts of interest to disclose
Education:
| B.S.N. |
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana
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| M.Ed. in nursing |
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
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| Ed.S. |
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
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| M.S. (Adult Health/Clinical Nurse Specialist) |
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina |
Ph.D.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
Cardiovascular Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina |
Awards/Scholarships:
| 1993 |
Viana McCown Scholarship Award, University of South Carolina
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| 2001 |
Varian Excellence in Radiation Therapy Award (ONS Foundation)
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| 2002 |
Valparaiso University Distinguished Alumni Award
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| 2002 |
Harriett Flint Oncology Award, North Carolina Nurses Association and American Cancer
Society
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| 2003 |
Carolina Blue Ridge Chapter of the ONS, Chapter Member of the Year |
| 2005 |
Connie Yarbo Excellence in Cancer Nursing Mentorship Award (ONS Foundation) |
| 2006 |
Elly Bushkin Friend of the ONS Foundation Award, 2006, accepted on behalf of the Radiation SIG (RT SIG Coordinator-ONS Foundation) |
| 2007 |
American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year for Multi-Media for 2006, awarded in 2007 RONEE: Radiation Oncology Nurse Enhancing Excellence |
| 2008 |
Mary Nowotny Excellence in Cancer Nursing Education Award (ONS Foundation) |
Clinical Experience: (Nurse Practitioner)
Mountain Radiation Oncology, PA, Asheville, North Carolina (13 years)
CarePartners Palliative and Supportive Care (1 year)
Clinical Experience: (Registered Nurse) (20 years)
Staff: Experience in critical care and emergency
Administrative: Director of Hospice and Director of Quality Improvement in Cardiology
Academic Teaching Experience
Director/Instructor of Practical Nurse Education Program
Blue Ridge Technical College
Flat Rock, North Carolina
Professional Presentations
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) at Congress, IOL, local chapter meetings and numerous workshops
International Conference on Cancer Nursing (ICCN)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
North Carolina Nurse Practitioners Associations
American Society For Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators
Medical Group Management Association
Sigma Theta Tau International
Association of Radiological Business Managers Association
Numerous presentations for cancer centers, ie. Fox Chase, Hartford Hospital, etc.
Publications: Radiation Oncology Highlights
Brunner, Deborah, Moore, Gigi, and Haas, Marilyn (Editors). 2000. Outcomes in Radiation Therapy: Multidisciplinary Management. Boston Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Haas, M. 2002. Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer. Editor. Boston Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Catlin-Huth, C., Haas, M., and Pollock, V. 2002. Radiation Therapy Patient Care Record: A Tool for Documenting Nursing Care. Editor. Oncology Nursing Press, Pittsburgh, PA.
Haas, M. 2003. Radiation Therapy. A Cancer Source Book for Nurses (8th Edition). Varricchio, Ades,
Hinds, and Pierce Eds) American Cancer Society, Sudbury, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Haas, M. 2004. Pocket Guide to Lung Cancer. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury,Massachusetts.
Watkins-Bruner, D., Haas, M., and Gosselin, T. 2004. (Editors). Manual for Radiation Oncology Nursing Practice and Education. Third Edition. ONS Press, Pittsburgh, PA.
Haas, M. (Editor). 2006. RONEE: Radiation Oncology Enhancing Excellence. 8 CD Modules.ONS Press, Pittsburgh, PA. (Received AJN 2007 First Place Award for Multimedia).
Haas, M. (Guest Editor). 2006. Radiation Oncology in the Twenty-First Century. Seminars in Oncology Nursing. November, 22(4); pg 1-268.
Haas, M., Higgins-Moore, G., Hogle, W. and Acomb-Gosselin, T. (Editors). 2007. Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Patient Care. Elsevier Publisher, St. Louis. Illinois.
Haas, M. and Yenser, S. 2009. Treatment Modalities. Site-Specific Cancer Series: Prostate Cancer. Hoggle (Ed). ONS Press, Pittsburgh, PA.
Haas, M. (Editor).2010. Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer: A Nursing Perspective. Second Edition. Jones and Bartlett. Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Haas, M. and Moore-Higgins, G. (Eds.). 2010. Principles of Skin Care and the Oncology Patients. ONS Press, Pittsburg, PA.
Haas, M. In progress. Radiation Therapy: Toxicities and Management. Cancer Nursing. Yarbro, Wujcki, and Gobel (Eds). Jones and Bartlett. Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Haas, M. and McBride, D.In progress. Oral Health Care and the Oncology Patient. (editors Haas and McBride). Oncology Press, Pittsburg, PA
Editor/Journal Reviewer/Reviewer:
ONS On-Line Associate Editor, Clinical Practice/PDA/APN
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) Review Board
Medscape Editor Reviewer
Oncology Nursing Forum Reviewer
The Oncology Nurse Journal Editorial Board
ONS Connect Editorial Board
Journal of Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Editorial Board
Journal of Advance Practitioners Editorial Board
Professional Organizations
Phi Kappa Phi (National Honorary Society)
Sigma Theta Tau International- Eta Psi Chapter
Oncology Nursing Society-National and Carolina Blue Ridge Chapter
American Society For Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
North Carolina Nurses Association- State and Council of Nurse Practitioners
Multidisciplinary Association of Supportive Cancer Care (MASCC)
Speaker's Bureau
Meda Pharmaceuticals
ABR Certified In Therapeutic Physics
Medical Physics Degree – University of Wisconsin
Health Physics Degree – Purdue University
10 Years Faculty Professor – Hawaii Pacific University
7 Years Instructor for Dosimetry / Physics Courses
8 Years CT Simulation
8 Years 3-D Treatment Planning
5 Years IMRT
3 Years Stereotactic Radiosurgery
10 Years HDR
10 Years LDR
1 Year Vascular Brachytherapy
10 Years Radiation Safety Officer
5 Sites (Cancer Center) Project manager
NRRPT Certified
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Oncology Nursing Society, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
