Susan Harrison
Board Certifications: Adult Nurse Practitioner (AANP) and Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP)
Languages: English
Locations: Belleville, NJ
After receiving a cancer diagnosis, it is normal to feel frightened or overwhelmed. Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) seeks to lighten your burden. Susan Harrison is a double board-certified nurse practitioner who has been with RCCA’s Belleville, New Jersey, location for over 28 years. She delivers exceptional care founded on compassion, reassuring patients that their care is in experienced hands. Get in touch with RCCA today to learn more.
Clinical Interests and expertise
The RCCA practice in Belleville handles all areas of oncology and hematology. We provide advanced treatments for malignant and non-malignant blood disorders, as well as all types of cancer. The most common diagnoses treated at RCCA include:
Susan makes high-quality care possible through attentive patient management and education. She helps patients understand their diagnosis and expected outcomes. She also explains their treatment options, which may include advanced modalities, such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and cutting-edge innovations in chemotherapy. Above all, she makes sure patients feel comfortable and confident in their care, helping them find peace of mind.
Professional Background and Academic Achievements
Susan is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Incorporated in 1975, ONS exists with a mission to improve nursing care for patients with cancer. It provides information, education, and other valuable resources to nurses around the world, and plays an important role in advocacy. As a member, Susan participates in a network of over 35,000 nurses and counting.
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Seton Hall University, 1985
- Postgraduate: Master of Science in Nursing, William Paterson University, 2001
- Board certifications: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Professional Background and Academic Achievements
Susan is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Incorporated in 1975, ONS exists with a mission to improve nursing care for patients with cancer. It provides information, education, and other valuable resources to nurses around the world, and plays an important role in advocacy. As a member, Susan participates in a network of over 35,000 nurses and counting.
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Seton Hall University, 1985
- Postgraduate: Master of Science in Nursing, William Paterson University, 2001
- Board certifications: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner
About Susan Harrison
“I would not say that I found oncology,” says Susan Harrison. “I believe that oncology found me.” Susan had no initial interest in oncology. When she joined her local hospital as a brand-new nurse, however, she was placed in the oncology unit. This chance development turned out to be life-defining. “That’s where I fell in love with oncology,” Susan adds. While oncology was originally just a job assignment, it became her passion and life’s mission.
Today, Susan has been a nurse in the oncology field for more than 40 years. She has worked at RCCA’s Belleville, NJ, practice for more than 28 years. Over the decades, her passion has only increased. She sees the difference that she makes in her patients’ lives and would not want to work anywhere else.
To Susan, the difference is in the relationships she forms. “I have met many patients and their families,” she explains, “and have gotten to know them as friends and neighbors.” Oncology care is often long-term, giving her the opportunity to get close with her patients while celebrating their successes and grieving their setbacks. As a result, she says, “I feel that I have a stronger bond with them than I would in other nursing specialties.”
She also admires how quickly oncology changes. The field is constantly evolving with new advances in treatment, giving patients more effective options that lead to longer survival, fewer side effects, and a better chance of remission. “You never stop learning in oncology,” Susan says. “It keeps us on our toes. Oncology is never boring.”
Locations
Ste. 200
Belleville NJ 07109
Hospital Affiliations
Susan Harrison serves patients at RCCA’s location in Belleville, NJ. The practice can be found at 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109.
We are here for you
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.
Regional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.