Houston, TX - Kathryn G. Froiland, MSN, RN, AOCNS,
CWOCN, is being recognized by
Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Achiever in the field of Medicine
as a Oncology Nurse Educator at TESARO, Inc.
An oncology-focused organization, TESARO values the
whole-person approach and puts science for people first. They have an
unwavering commitment to unconditional care, aiming to improve the oncology
experience. Their singular approach allows their associates to focus all energy
and resources to help people living with cancer, their families, and the
healthcare providers who treat them. Ms. Froiland has served at TESARO since
2015.
Leading an impressive career for over four decades, Ms.
Froiland is venerated by her peers for her dedication to nursing. She has had
extensive experience in direct care and education, leaving direct care with the
title of senior wound ostomy continence
nurse. In 2001, she ascended to the ranks of program director of the Wound Ostomy
Continence Nurse Education Program. Two years after, she transitioned to Glaxo
Smith Kline, where she worked as an oncology clinical nurse educator for more
than a decade.
Throughout the course of her career,
Ms. Froiland
attained expertise in the areas of
oncology, teaching, consulting for ostomy patients, and expert witness
testimonies. She loves her career because of the impact she has on others.
Helping patients adapt to changes, she reduces their tension, listens to their
stories, and applies her knowledge.
In preparation for her career, Ms.
Froiland earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from St. Olaf College in 1979,
soon after acquiring licensure as a registered nurse. She went on to attend the
University
of Texas, Houston School of Nursing, earning a Master of Science in oncology
nursing in 1994. Additionally, she has
attained the following certifications: Advanced
Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist and Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence
Nursing.
Remaining abreast of the latest
developments, Ms. Froiland is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). A
noted humanitarian, she donates to ONS, nursing education programs, and cancer
support organizations.
In her spare time, Ms. Froiland enjoys reading, traveling,
and spending time with family and friends.
Ms. Froiland dedicates
this recognition to Debbie Volker, PhD, RN; Coni Ellis, MSN, RN; and in loving
memory of Beverly Hampton, MSN, RN.
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