“As a nurse, I worked on an oncology floor treating patients with lymphoma and leukemia. The patients’ hospitalization would often last weeks, and I would form close relationships with both the patient and their families, which I previously had not had in my nursing career. It fostered my passion for caring for people throughout treatment in a systematic fashion. As a nurse practitioner, I continue to enjoy making a very difficult time in a person’s life that much easier. I look forward to developing a close relationship with you and assisting you in your fight. My goal is to bring patience and kindness to your care.”

Certified: Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center; New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse; Maryland Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner; Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certified

Licensed: Advanced Practice Nurse, Registered Nurse, New Jersey

MSN: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston MA

BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

Presenter: Abstracts, 44th Oncology Nursing Society Conference, Anaheim, CA

Contributor: Quality-improvement initiatives for diabetes and survivorship in the practice.

Member: Oncology Nursing Society, Sigma Theta Tau International, American Nurses Association

Languages: English

To schedule an appointment with Valerie Shander, or one of our advanced practice providers, call 888-824-8312. You can also request an appointment via our online form.