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Virginia Hurley, RN, BSN, MSN, NP, AOCNP.
Ginny Hurley has been an oncology nurse practioner
since completing her Masters degree from the University of Rochester
in 2001. She joined Finger Lakes Hematology and Oncology in 2003
where she maintains part-time status as a nurse practitioner.
Previously she was employed as a registered nurse in the department
of medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center,
specializing in oncology since 1985.
She was a national scholarship award recipient for graduate study in
oncology nursing funded by the American Cancer Society and also was
admitted to the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing. She
maintains membership in the Oncology Nursing Society.
Recently Ginny was the keynote speaker at the Clifton Springs
Hospital and Clinic Cancer Survivors’ Day Celebration and also the
Breast Cancer Survivors’ Recognition program.
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Tracy A. Meyer, RN, BSN, MSN, NP, AOCNP.
Tracy Meyer joined Finger Lakes Hematology and
Oncology in 2000 as a Nurse Practioner. In 2006 she
implemented genetic counseling services for
hereditary cancer syndromes and continues to provide
this evaluation for our patients. Her expertise
allowed her participation as a speaker at the 2006
Cancer Symposium at which she presented a discussion
on genetic testing.
Her BSN and BA undergraduate degrees were completed
at Hartwick College in 1995. She then worked as a
registered nurse on the inpatient oncology unit at
Strong Memorial Hospital until 2000. She received
her MSN in Acute Care Oncology in 1995 at the
University of Rochester.
Tracy is a member of the oncology nursing society
and the Genesee Valley Oncology Nursing Society.
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Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities
Our nurse practitioners provide the full spectrum of medical
oncology care for our patients. This includes writing
prescriptions and admission/discharge orders.
Our NPs' responsibilities include obtaining and
recording each patient's history and physical exam. They prepare
chemotherapy orders, educate patients and their families
regarding diagnosis, test results and chemo regimens, and
provide symptom management and supportive care.
They also see patients on follow-up visits
and help with home care and hospice referrals and coordination.
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