Melinda W. Lawson, MSN Clinical Assistant Professor College of Nursing, NB 319 256-824-2462 lawsonmw @email.uah.edu

Clinical Expertise:

• Adult Medical and Radiation Oncology
• Adult Health/Medical Surgical Nursing

Research Interests:

• Pain
• Stem Cell Transplant and Long-Term Health Problems Post-Transplant
• Infertility Post-Transplant

Special Achievements/Honors/Awards:

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
• CPR Instructor
• Oncology Nursing Society National Organization- chosen as one of 200 from a pool of 800 applicants to attend a fully-funded national workshop- Appropriate Treatment Assures Quality. (ATAQ) September, 1999

Teaching Responsibilities:

• NUR 308- Nursing Care of Adults with Alterations in Health I
• NUR 310 (clinical)- Professional Practice in Nursing I
• NUR 390/500- Oncology Nursing Elective
• NUR 660 (clinical)- Adult Health Nursing Specialist I
• NUR 662 (clinical)- Adult Health Nursing Specialist III

Education:

• Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, BSN
• Vanderbilt University, MSN