Debra Giugliano is an experienced nurse clinician, leader and educator. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse. Her clinical specialties include caring for children with cancer and blood disorders in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Her responsibilities include managing patient care, conducting research protocols, and developing chemotherapy order templates. She completed training as an APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Instructor and is responsible for sharing best practices for administering chemotherapy. She is past Vice Chair of the Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Educational Specialists and past President of the Long Island Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses. Debra was the recipient of the APON Excellence in Pediatric Oncology Nursing Award in 2002, the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Excellence in Clinical Practice Award in 2005, the Village Times Herald’s Community Award as “Educators of the Year” in 2006, the LI Business Health Care Hero Nurse Finalist in 2010, the Nassau -Suffolk Hospital Council Nurse of Excellence in 2010 and the Nan Songer Distinguished APHOES Member Award in 2016. Debra is the Founder and Director of the internationally and nationally recognized School Intervention and Reentry Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. The program educates teachers and classmates regarding the psychosocial, medical and educational needs of children with cancer and blood disorders. She has a record of successful grant funding. Debra organizes an annual one day conference, to update teachers, school nurses and other school personnel about current trends in pediatric hematology and oncology. She is actively involved in childhood cancer awareness initiatives and many community events.
Credentials
Debra (Debbie) Giugliano, RN, PhD CPNP, CPON®
Education
BA, Psychology, SUNY at Oswego, NY, 1987
BS, Nursing, SUNY Stony Brook, NY, 1990
MS, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, SUNY Stony Brook, NY, 1997
PhD, Nursing, SUNY Stony Brook, NY, 2022
Clinical Specialties
Pediatric Nursing
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nursing
Primary Teaching Areas
Child and Adolescent Health Nursing
Research and Academic Interests
The Role of School Intervention and Psychosocial Support in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Patients
Cancer Survivorship, Reducing Long Term Adverse Effects of Cancer
Improvement in Quality of Life and Health for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Psychosocial Support for Patients, Parents and Siblings
Reducing the Risk of Obesity and Poor Fitness in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Research (selected)
A Dimensional Analysis of School Connectedness in Adolescents Newly Diagnosed with Cancer.
Role: PI Opened 2021
Development and Evaluation of a Psychoeducational/Academic Screening Tool in Childhood Cancer Survivors.
Role: Co-PI Opened 2012
Publications (selected)
Practice Recommendations: Managing the Educational Needs of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Patients. Version 1.0 2011 by Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Educational Specialists
Practice Recommendations: Managing the Educational Needs of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Patients. Version 2.0 2013 by Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Educational Specialists
Practice Recommendations: Managing the Educational Needs of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Patients. Version 3.0 2015 by Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Educational Specialists
Efficacy and safety of intravenous midazolam and ketamine as sedation for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in children. Parker RI, Mahan RA, Giugliano D., Parker MM 1997
Jessie Bounces Back: Back to School: An Educational Book for Children Diagnosed with Cancer and Their Classmates
Author: Debra Giugliano Trezza
Illustrated by: Daisy Dohanos
Publisher: State University of New York, Stony Brook University Hospital (2002) ISBN-10: 0972642501
James Bounces Back: Back to School: An Educational Book for Children Diagnosed with Cancer and Their Classmates
Author: Debra Giugliano Trezza
Illustrated by: Daisy Dohanos
Publisher: State University of New York, Stony Brook University Hospital (2002) ISBN 097264251X, 9780972642514
Presentations (selected)
International
“School Reentry for Children with Cancer”. Japanese visitors from Hamamatsu University School of Nursing, Kansai University of Nursing and Health, and Meio University Department of Science in Nursing. Stony Brook University medical Center. August 28, 2009.
National
“The Building Blocks for a Successful School Reentry Program”. National APHON Conference. September 29. 2003.
The Magical Kingdom of School: The Nurse’s Role in a Comprehensive School Program”. National APHON Conference. September 10, 2009. Orlando Florida.
Managing the Educational Needs of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Patients. 12th Annual AECMN Conference. October 27, 2011. Atlanta, Georgia.
“Compassion Fatigue” Panel Presenter. APHOES- AECMN One Voice in Memphis. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. May 6, 2016. Memphis, Tennessee.
“Practice Recommendations” APHOES Meeting 2006 & 2007 Stony Brook University, NY
APHOES Meeting 2008 Winthrop University, Mineola NY, APHOES Meeting 2009 North Shore University, Manhasset, NY.
Regional
“School Reentry: What are the Medical & Educational Issues? Computer Associates. April 5, 2001. Islandia, NY.
“School Reentry Issues: Children with Cancer Go back to School.” Computer Associates. May 30, 2002. Islandia, NY.
“School Reentry Issues: What are the Medical and Social Issues?” Sheraton Long Island Hotel. October 16, 2003. Hauppauge, NY.
“School Reentry: What are the Medical & Educational Issues?” Computer Associates. March 31, 2005. Islandia, NY.
“School Reentry: What are the Medical & Educational Issues?” Computer Associates. November 15, 2006. Islandia, NY.
“Educate the Educators: The Building Blocks of School Reentry.” Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University. November 6, 2007. Stony Brook, NY.
“Educating the Educators: The Building Blocks of School Reentry.” Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University. November 3, 2009. Stony Brook, NY.
“The Past, Present and Future of the School Reentry Program.” Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University. October 27, 2010. Stony Brook, NY.
“Celebrating Ten Years of Advocacy.” Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University. October 18, 2011. Stony Brook, NY.
“Helping Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders Navigate Change.” Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University. October 18, 2012. Stony Brook, NY.
“Conquering the Climb.” Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University. October 23, 2013. Stony Brook, NY.
“Shine the Light on School Intervention & Reentry Programs.” Hilton Garden Inn, Main Campus, Stony Brook University. October 16, 2014. Stony Brook, NY.
"Triumph over Truancy: The Role of School Intervention in Improving Attendance." Hilton Garden Inn, Main Campus, Stony Brook University. October 29, 2015. Stony Brook, NY.
“Examining the Heart & Sole of the School Intervention Program.” Hilton Garden Inn, Main Campus, Stony Brook University. October 20, 2016. Stony Brook, NY.
“Staying on Course: Forging Resilience in the Classroom with the School Intervention & Re-entry Program at Stony Brook Children’s. Hilton Garden Inn, Main Campus, Stony Brook University. October 19, 2017. Stony Brook, NY.
“Propelling Students to Academic Success…It Takes More Than a
Stroke of Luck.” Hilton Garden Inn, Main Campus, Stony Brook University. October 18, 2018. Stony Brook, NY.
“School Intervention Services… A New Chapter.” Hilton Garden Inn, Main Campus, Stony Brook University. October 17, 2019. Stony Brook, NY.
Major Accomplishments / Honors
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition 2020 Honoree
Gene E. Mundie Doctoral Student Scholarship/Award 2019
Long Island APHON Beacon of Light Award 2018
Nan Songer Distinguished APHOES Member Award (National Award) 2016
Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council Nurse of Excellence (Regional Award) 2010
LI Business Health Care Hero Award – Nurse Finalist (Regional Award) 2010
The Village Times Herald’s Community Award as “Educator of the Year” (Local Award) 2006
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Excellence in Clinical Practice Award 2005
APHON Excellence in Pediatric Oncology Nursing Award (National Award) 2002
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Kappa Gamma Chapter 1990
Founding Member, Long Island Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses 2008
LI APHON Bylaws Committee 2008-current
LI APHON Program Committee 2008-current
LI APHON Education Committee 2008-current
LI APHON Awards Committee 2012-current
President-Elect 2013
President 2014-2016
Tri-Chapter Annual APHON Conference Planning Committee 2008-current
Sickle Cell: Exploring New Horizons Conference Planning Committee 2015
Founding Member, Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Educational Specialists (APHOES) Vice Chair 2009-2011
APHOES Executive Board – Member at Large 2011-2014
APHOES Editorial Committee Chairperson 2009-2020
