
Clifton Thornton, PhD
@klyphtun
Scientist & Peds Heme/Oncology NP. Studying #PediatricOncology & #AYAcancer. Breakfast aficionado. Right handed. Hamburger enthusiast
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11-11-2009 13:33:19
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So excited to be at the finish line! Thanks to my classmates, family, friends, and advisors for getting me here. Thrilled to take on the next phase in my research career as a scientist and nurse practitioner at Children's Hospital and CHOP Research! On to Philly!

Learn more about our study testing a web-based intervention to support maternal caregivers caring for their young adult survivors of childhood brain tumors Lamia P. Barakat Janet A. Deatrick Penn Nursing @CancerCHOP Oncology Nursing Society Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center facebook.com/ChildrensHospi…

*IMPORTANT DAG UPDATE* Deborah Wilson I'm working with some Kiwis on the ship and they've verified everyone in New Zealand knows what a dag is. They also told me "waddle your dags" is a common phrase for "c'mon get moving" and I'm really disappointed you never shared this🐏🐑💩


Excellent podium presentation on physical activity & fatigue among persons with cancer by Hopkins Nursing MSN-E student Skylar Lund! Nada Lukkahatai PhD. RN. CNE. FAAN Clifton Thornton, PhD @JunxinLi1 #PromoteCenter #GoHopNurse #INRC22


10 years ago I was a student in the Research Honors Program at Hopkins Nursing and my mentor, Dr. Ruble inspired me to do research. She became my colleague, PhD advisor, friend, and now co-scientist in the SUCCESS Lab So happy that the program continues with Nada Lukkahatai PhD. RN. CNE. FAAN

Meet Jonathan 君劭 Suen of Hopkins Nursing & JHU Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, a member of the 2022 AJPH Think Tank with AJPH! This annual appointment assembles 6 students of #PublicHealth from across the USA who directly advise EiC, Alfredo Morabia, & other journal staff #Peace4PublicHealth

Woah, didn’t know I’d become an expert already 😬 but always happy to share my perspective and showcase the work of SUCCESS Lab, especially during #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

Making SUCCESS Lab proud!

Congratulations Dr. Sun, DNP, PhD!!! Freshest and coolest double-doc from Hopkins Nursing. So cool to see former classmates and colleagues doing cool stuff!

Check out the newest paper from the SUCCESS Lab! Strategies to improve communication about neurocognitive impacts in Pediatric Oncology 🧠 🎗️#ChildhoodCancer #education Dr. Lisa Beth Carey Clifton Thornton, PhD Kennedy Krieger Johns Hopkins Medicine JHU School of Education onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pb…


Why Isn't Nurse Staffing Evaluated as Part of Hospital Accreditation and Quality Designations? Accrediting bodies The Joint Commission CMSGov evaluate pt safety and care quality but missing a huge factor: enough nurses to provide safe, high-quality care. journals.lww.com/mcnjournal/Ful…






Did you know some Children's Hospital nurses are also scientists who go beyond the bedside to improve patient experience? This #ANANursesMonth, we're recognizing their invaluable work by highlighting 5 CHOP nurse scientists. Stay tuned! #YouMakeADifference


Our celebration of #nursescientists kicks off now! First up: Clifton Thornton, who works dual roles in Children's Hospital pediatric oncology as both a nurse practitioner & a scientist. Here's what drives Dr. Thornton's research. #ANANursesMonth #YouMakeADifference


Our Lab loves bringing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to schooling for kids, teens, and young adults with cancer! Well done Clifton Thornton, PhD & Dr. Lisa Beth Carey !!