Ryne Wilson, DNP, RN, OCN, CNE

Ryne Wilson, DNP, RN, OCN, CNE 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. His scholarship is focused on advancing the impact of oncology nurses at the intersection of environmental health and cancer care across the control continuum. He currently serves as President of the Oncology Nursing Society representing over 100,000 oncology nurses across the United States. A committed health policy advocate, Dr. Wilson has spoken at regional and national forums on policy issues affecting cancer care and was named to the 2025 class of 40 Under 40 in Cancer by the Association of Value-Based Cancer Care. Passionate about mentoring, Dr. Wilson is dedicated to supporting current and future generations of oncology nurses

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.

DNP, University of Minnesota
Major: Health Innovations and Leadership

BSN, Western Kentucky University
Major: Nursing

• Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing
• Health Care Design and Innovation Certificate, University of Minnesota
• Oncology Certified Nurse, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
• Registered Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing

• 40 Under 40 in Cancer, Association of Value-Based Cancer Care, 2025
• Daisy Award for Out of the Box Thinking, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, 2025
• 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

Wilson, R., Stanifer, S., Thaxton, A. T., & Walton, A. (2025). Oncology nurses' awareness, concern, motivations, and behaviors related to climate change and health. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 29(6), 474-483. https://doi.org/10.1188/25.CJON.474-483

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 28). The case of the pancreatic phenomenon. ONS Voice. https://voice.ons.org/news-and-views/the-case-of-the-pancreatic-phenomenon 

Wilson, R. “Environmental Impacts on Cancer: Key Considerations for Oncology Nurses," Metro Minnesota Oncology Nursing Society Fall Fair, Minneapolis, MN. (October 2025). Invited.

Wilson, R. “Environmental Impacts on Cancer Care: Navigating Challenges Across the Cancer Control Continuum," Sylvester Advanced Practice Provider Oncology Symposium, Miami, FL. (August 2025). Invited.

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. (March 2025). 

Wilson, R. & Sandau, K. “Reimagining a Shared Doctoral Leadership and Innovation Course for DNP and PhD Student," American Association of Colleges of Nursing Doctoral Education Conference, Coronado, CA. (January 2025).

Wilson, R. (Panelist), Wojtylak, P. F., Moore, S., Greenberg, S., Al-Toubah, T. & Valone, T. “Allied Health Workshop," North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society Multidisciplinary NET Medical Symposium, Chicago, IL. (November 2024). Invited.

Burbage, D., Frogge, M., & Wilson, R. “Celebrating Yesterday, Transforming Tomorrow: Fifty Years of Oncology Nursing Excellence," Oncology Nursing Society Bridge Virtual Conference, Virtual. (September 2024). Invited.

Wilson, R. (Panelist), Stanifer, S. R., & Walton, A. L. “Impact of Climate Change on Cancer,” Oncology Nursing Society Annual 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," Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress, Washington, D.C. (April 2024).

Wilson, R. "A Year in Review: Young Leaders Pilot Program," Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress, San Antonio, TX. (2023).

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