Micah A. Skeens, PCPNP

Nationwide Children's Research Staff, Micah Skeens

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Biography

Micah Skeens, PhD, APRN, FAAN, CPNP-PC, has been an advanced practice provider with the division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT for over 25 years.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Skeens leads the Skeens Lab, where groundbreaking research unfolds at the intersection of psychosocial and biobehavioral outcomes for children facing cancer and undergoing stem cell transplants. For more information about this innovative research, visit the Skeens Lab webpage.

Dr. Skeens has been a long-standing member and held leadership positions in several national organizations including; Children's Oncology Group, Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses and Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Consortium. She is a distinguished fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.

Academic and Clinical Areas
Awards, Honors & Organizations
  • Silver, Digital Health Resources Mobile Application Digital Health Awards, 2023
  • Assoc. of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses, Patricia Green Leadership Award, 2023
  • Fellow, American Academy of Nurses, 2023
  • Nursing Leadership Award, Children's Oncology Group, 2020
  • Nursing Discipline Merit Award, Children's Oncology Group, 2020
  • Nursing Lamp Award, Children's Oncology Group, 2019
  • Nursing Discipline Service Award, Children's Oncology Group, 2019
  • W.I.S.H. Honoree, Make-A-Wish Foundation, 2015
Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/25/2009

Board Certifications
  • Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Graduate School Vanderbilt University Date Completed: 08/10/2018
Graduate School Wright State University Date Completed: 06/30/2003