Susan Yackzan Joins the National Oncology Nursing Society’s Board of Directors

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Susan Yackzan, Ph.D, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN), and UK HealthCare Enterprise Director of Service Line Performance Management has recently been elected to serve on the national Oncology Nursing Society’s (ONS) board of directors.

Yackzan’s Extensive History with ONS

Yackzan, throughout her illustrious career, has demonstrated a commitment to the oncology nursing profession not only in her role at UK HealthCare, but also through her involvement with local ONS chapters. She previously served as an officer and board member, volunteering her skills for the benefit of the organization in various ways.

She has made significant contributions to ONS’s national project teams involved in the development and revision of the ONS Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy courses. Furthermore, she served as a faculty member for the ONS Breast Cancer Online Course and an associate editor for the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. Her active involvement with ONS also extends to her role as a member and chairperson for the Oncology Nursing Society Congress Content Planning Team.

The Role of the ONS Board of Directors

The ONS, representing over 100,000 oncology nurses with 35,000 professional members, is governed by the Board of Directors who have the ultimate authority regarding the activities of the organization. These professionals, dedicated to the advancement of oncology nursing, serve on the board for three-year terms, meeting monthly to determine the strategic direction of ONS.

About UK HealthCare

UK HealthCare constitutes the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky and is home to more than 10,000 committed health care professionals. These specialists provide advanced subspecialty care for the most critically ill and injured patients, not only in the Commonwealth but beyond.

Indicative of its healthcare excellence, UK HealthCare houses the state’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit catering to the needs of the smallest and sickest newborns, the region’s sole Level 1 trauma center, and the top hospital in Kentucky as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

UK HealthCare’s Commitment to Advancement and Education

UK HealthCare stands at the forefront of next-generation cures, treatments, protocols, and policies as an academic research institution. Its groundbreaking discoveries have the potential to reshape what’s medically possible within our lifetimes. Moreover, UK HealthCare hosts six health professions colleges, thereby playing a key role in educating the future generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care professionals. Their commitment to upholding the highest standards of care works towards effectively transforming the healthcare landscape.