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Irene Gielen, D.N.P., APRN, FNP-BC, OCN, CBCN

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  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Assistant Professor of Radiation Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer

Clinical focus

  • Genitourinary Cancers

About me

I am a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner certified in oncology, specializing in symptom and side-effect management for patients with genitourinary cancers following radiation therapy. My past research has focused on improving rural access to oncology care. My clinical interests also include genomics, precision medicine and lifestyle medicine.

I provide person-centered care tailored to each patient’s needs, goals and values. I partner with patients to develop individualized symptom-management, wellness and survivorship plans while providing clear information and coordinating closely with their health care teams.

I am a Pacific Northwest native who enjoys staying active outdoors with family and friends. In my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening, spending time with loved ones and experimenting with vegan baking.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • D.N.P., Gonzaga University

  • Certifications

    • Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
    • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
    • Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN)

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
  • Oncology Nursing Society
  • Oregon Nurses Association
  • American College of Lifestyle Medicine
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