Karen Harris, MSN, RN

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Karen Harris is a clinical nurse educator at Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center (RHLCCC), Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. Karen transitioned to nurse educator after many years of working as an infusion nurse. Her strong desire to teach led her to her current role, educating and mentoring new nurses entering the oncology field. Karen was instrumental in the development of the first preceptorship program at RHLCCC to develop high-level oncology nurses. Karen also chairs RHLCCC’s Best Practice committee, ensuring evidence-based practice across the cancer center.

Articles

African American Women Aren't Receiving the Benefits of Breast Cancer Awareness

Karen Harris, MSN, RN

October 25th 2019

Despite advanced technology and new treatment breakthroughs in cancer care, treatment disparity remains among African American women with breast cancer.

Finding Success Through Nurse Collaboration

Karen Harris, MSN, RN

August 22nd 2019

Collaboration among nurses is paramount, and when they come together the best outcome is patient satisfaction.

ICD 11-Code Burnout: Oncology Nurses Are at Risk

Karen Harris, MSN, RN

July 5th 2019

The nursing shortage will be severe, ultimately increasing the number of burnout syndrome among nurses. Nurses will have to take an active role in their own lives to minimize burnout.

Safety First: The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment

Karen Harris, MSN, RN

May 22nd 2019

Taking a few minutes to protect yourself from exposure to hazardous drugs is better than your health being compromised.

Chocolate: To Eat or Not to Eat?

Karen Harris, MSN, RN

February 13th 2019

Powerful antioxidants in dark chocolate may slow and prevent cell damage caused by free radicals.

Why Choose Oncology as a Career Path?

Karen Harris, MSN, RN

January 23rd 2019

My all-time favorite reason for being an oncology nurse is when patients return after receiving cancer care to say thank you!