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Education:
- Ph.D., University of Utah, 1986
- M.S.N., California State University Los Angeles, 1979
- B.S.N., California State University Fullerton, 1976
Professional Memberships/Affiliations:
- Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Gamma Gamma Chapter
Courses Currently Taught:
- NURS 356- Parent Child Nursing
- NURS 460 Professional Development
Scholarly Areas: Pediatric Nursing
Pediatric Oncology Nursing
Psychosocial care of children
Obesity in children
Biography: Carolyn Walker has been active in pediatric oncology nursing. She is a former President of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses and has been very active with the American Cancer Society at the local and national levels.
Selected Publications:
- Walker, C.L., Wells, L., Heiney, S.P., and Hymovich, D. (2002) Family-Centered Psychosocial Care. In Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents with Cancer, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, 365-390.
- Walker, C.L (2001) APON's 25 Years: A Lighter Look from the Presidents. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 18: 178-183.
- Walker, C.L (1999) Chronic Conditions: Effects on the Child's Family. In Core Curriculum for the Nursing Care of Children and their Families. New Jersey: Jannetti Publications, 100-115.
- A Cancer Source Book for Nurses, 7th Edition. New York: Jones & Bartlet, 1997.
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