Lisa Chicko

Lisa Chicko serves as an Assistant Professor in the College of Health & Natural Sciences at Franklin Pierce University, teaching core nursing courses including Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing, Evidence Based Practice, Clinical Decision-Making, Health Policy, and Community Health Nursing. Her academic role integrates clinical oncology practice with scholarly activity focused on patient-centered care innovation.

Her educational qualifications include:

• PhD (student) in Nursing from Endicott College
• Master of Science in Nursing Education from Franklin Pierce University
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire
• Associate Degree in Nursing from Manchester Community College

Dr. Chicko's research pioneers evidence-based symptom management strategies for cancer patients, emphasizing novel interventions like cryotherapy and weighted blankets to mitigate treatment side effects and enhance quality of life. Her work bridges clinical practice gaps through practical, non-pharmacological approaches that address anxiety and physical discomfort during oncology care.

Her 2024 publication demonstrates how weighted blankets reduce anxiety in outpatient infusion settings, reflecting her research trajectory in non-drug interventions for symptom control. This work spans oncology nursing, mental health support, and patient experience optimization within cancer treatment frameworks.

Professionally, she advises Franklin Pierce RN-BSN students while holding leadership positions including Manchester Community College Advisory Board Member, Southern NH Oncology Nursing Society Board Member, Dana Farber Cancer Institute Magnet Champion, and Nursing Council Co-Chair. Active membership in the Oncology Nursing Society, American Nurses Association, and Sigma underscores her professional commitment.

Her conference participation at Southern NH Oncology Nurses Fall 2017 Conference, Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society Annual Meeting, and Dana Farber Networks Conference highlights continuous engagement in advancing oncology nursing standards through collaborative knowledge exchange.