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Email: Debra.Giugliano@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Debra Giugliano, RN, PhD, CPNP, CPON®, is an experienced nurse clinician, leader, and educator. She is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner and a certified pediatric oncology nurse whose 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 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 about the psychosocial, medical, and educational needs of children with cancer and blood disorders. She has a record of successful grant funding and 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.
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 and 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; and reducing the risk of obesity and poor fitness in childhood cancer survivors.
Selected Research
A Dimensional Analysis of School Connectedness in Adolescents Newly Diagnosed with Cancer (2021)
Development and Evaluation of a Psychoeducational/Academic Screening Tool in Childhood Cancer Survivors (2012)
Selected Publications
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, ISBN-10: 0972642501
Selected Presentations
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)
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)
Sickle Cell: Exploring New Horizons Conference Planning Committee (2015)
LI APHON President (2014-16)
LI APHON President-Elect (2013)
LI APHON Awards Committee (2012-current)
APHOES Executive Board: Member at Large (2011-14)
Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council Nurse of Excellence (Regional Award) (2010)
LI Business Health Care Hero Award – Nurse Finalist (Regional Award) (2010)
APHOES Editorial Committee Chairperson (2009-20)
APHOES Founding Member and Vice Chair (2009-11)
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)
Tri-Chapter Annual APHON Conference Planning Committee (2008-current)
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)
