Ryne Wilson, DNP, RN, OCN

Ryne Wilson, DNP, RN, OCN is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. He is a trained systems thinker with extensive experience in care coordination, case management, interprofessional healthcare leadership, health policy, and advocacy. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Leadership Studies from Western Kentucky University and his Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Minnesota specializing in Health Innovation and Leadership. Dr. Wilson has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals focused on clinical and professional issues in cancer nursing and has held many leadership positions in local, regional, and national professional organizations. His professional interests include cancer nursing, health policy, and leadership.

Dr. Wilson's clinical experiences include inpatient, hospice, and case management all in the care of people with cancer. Additionally, he has experience in healthcare administration as the Nurse Manager of Care Coordination and Nurse Navigation at a large, NCI-Designated cancer center.

Chapter Service Award, Southeast Minnesota Chapter, Oncology Nursing Society, 2021

Member of the Year Award, Southeast Minnesota Chapter, Oncology Nursing Society, 2019 & 2020

RN Individual Achievement Award, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, 2018

Helen Turner Award, School of Nursing, Western Kentucky University, 2016

Ambassador Constituent Team Lead - Congressional District 6, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

Sigma International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Chapter

Oncology Nursing Society, Board of Directors, Director at Large

Wilson, R., Dickman, E., Ginex, P., & Burbage, D. (2024). Navigating through climate disasters: Application of oncology nurse navigator competencies to climate disaster preparation and response. Seminars in Oncology Nursing 40(2), 151581. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151581

Wilson, R. & Fauer, A. (2023). Models of practice integration in academic oncology nursing. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 27(4), 437-441. https://doi.org/10.1188/23.CJON.437-441

Ginex, P. Dickman, E., Elia, M., Burbage, D., Wilson, R., Koos, J., Sivakumaran, D., & Morgan, R. (2023). Climate disasters and oncology care: A systematic review of effects on patients, healthcare professionals and health systems. Journal of Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(403). https://doi.org/10.1007.s00520-023-07842-z

Wilson, R. (2020, November 27). Why all oncology nurses should be environmentalists. ONS Voice. https://voice.ons.org/stories/why-all-oncology-nurses-should-be-environmentalists

Wilson, R. (2020, August 2020). The case of the pancreatic phenomenon. ONS Voice. https://voice.ons.org/news-and-views/the-case-of-the-pancreatic-phenomenon

Wilson, R. (2020, June 26). Nurses have a role and responsibility in ending racism. ONS Voice. https://voice.ons.org/stories/nurses-have-a-role-and-responsibility-in-ending-racism

Wilson, R. (Panelist), Stanifer, S. R., & Walton, A. L. “Impact of Climate Change on Cancer” [Power Session], 49th Annual ONS Congress, Washington, D.C. (April, 2024). [Invited]

Wilson, R. (Presenter), Dickman, E., Ginex, P., & Burbage, D. “Navigating through climate disasters: The role of the oncology nurse navigator”, 49th Annual ONS Congress, Washington, D.C. (April, 2024).

"The Impact of Professional Organizations: Oncology Nursing Society," M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic, Minneapolis, MN. (2023).

"A Year in Review: Young Leaders Pilot Program," 48th Annual ONS Congress, San Antonio, TX. (2023).

"Policy Solutions to Advance Equitable Cancer Care for the LGBTQ+ Community, Patient Advocacy Summit," National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Washington, D.C. (2022).

"Supportive Care and How it is Managed," 2022 Multidisciplinary NET Medical Symposium, North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, Washington, D.C. (2022).

"ONS Advocates: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going," ONS Capitol Hill Days, Washington, D.C. (2022). 

"Oncology Nurse Advocacy: How to Make a Difference in Health Policy," Southeast Minnesota Chapter, Oncology Nursing Society, Rochester, MN. (2019).

"Life After Summer III: Creating Your Nursing Legacy," Mayo Clinic Department of Nursing, Rochester, MN. (2019).