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 nationally recognized leader in cancer nursing with extensive experience in case management, interprofessional healthcare leadership, and health policy. Dr. Wilson has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals focused on clinical and professional issues in cancer nursing and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Oncology Nursing Society which represents over 100,000 oncology nurses across the United States.

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

American Nurses Association

Minnesota Organization of Registered Nurses

North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society

Oncology Nursing Society, Board of Directors, Director at Large

Sigma International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Chapter

Walton, A. L., Stanifer, S. R., Wilson, R., & Allen, D. (2025). The impact of climate change across the cancer control continuum: Key considerations for oncology nurses [White paper]. Oncology Nursing Forum, 52(1), 6-14. https://doi.org/10.1188/25.ONF.6-14

MacIntyre, J. & Wilson, R. (2025). Here’s how the environment affects cancer care - and what oncology nurses can do about it. ONS Voice. https://www.ons.org/publications-research/voice/news-views/01-2025/heres-how-environment-affects-cancer-care-and-what  

Walton, A., Beese, S., Chesak, S., Gingerich, S., & Wilson, R. (2024). A partnership perspective on ecosocial reciprocity for cultural transformation. Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies, 11(1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.24926/ijps.v10i2.5631 

Fauer, A. & Wilson, R. (2024). Hitting the ground running: Starting to manage personnel and budgets as a new nurse scholar. Asia Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 11(8), 100533. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100533

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

Walton, A. L., Stanifer, S. R., Wilson, R. & Allen, D. “Climate Change and Cancer Care: How the Oncology Nursing Society is Answering the ANA’s Call to Action” Mt. Sinai Icahn School of Medicine Institute for Exposomic Research Clinical Climate Conference, New York, NY, USA. (March 2025). 

Wilson, R. & Sandau, K. “Reimagining a Shared Doctoral Leadership and Innovation Course for DNP and PhD Students”, AACN 2025 Doctoral Education Conference, Coronado, CA, USA. (Jan, 2025).

Wilson, R. (Panelist), Wojtylak, P. F., Moore, S., Greenberg, S., Al-Toubah, T. & Valone, T. “Allied Health Workshop”, 2024 NANETS Multidisciplinary NET Medical Symposium, Chicago, IL, USA. (Nov, 2024). [Invited]. 

Burbage, D., Frogge, M., & Wilson, R. “Celebrating Yesterday, Transforming Tomorrow: Fifty Years of Oncology Nursing Excellence”, ONS Bridge: Premier Virtual Oncology Nursing Conference, Virtual. (Sept 2024). [Invited].

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).