Colleen Turrisi, MSN, CNS, CRNP
Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Advanced Practice Clinician
Nurse Practitioner
Specialties
Treatment Focus
Radiation Oncology Survivorship
Treatment Philosophy
In my 40 years as an oncology nurse, my philosophy has been to treat my patients with honor and respect. I believe that my role in caring for them is a privilege. I believe in helping to guide them to feel the best that they can, through not only treating their cancer, but also maximizing the most healthy choices in living their lives. This includes addressing patients' mental state (emotional stressors, coping skills, family issues), as well as physical status (exercise, sleep, nutrition, taking a holistic approach to wellness). I feel blessed to have chosen a career that I love.
Educational Background
- CRNP, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 2007
- MSN, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1994
- BS, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, 1977
Memberships
- American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncologists (ASTRO)
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Research Interests
- Cancer survivorship
Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Advanced Practice Clinician
Nurse Practitioner
Specialties
Treatment Focus
Radiation Oncology Survivorship
Treatment Philosophy
In my 40 years as an oncology nurse, my philosophy has been to treat my patients with honor and respect. I believe that my role in caring for them is a privilege. I believe in helping to guide them to feel the best that they can, through not only treating their cancer, but also maximizing the most healthy choices in living their lives. This includes addressing patients' mental state (emotional stressors, coping skills, family issues), as well as physical status (exercise, sleep, nutrition, taking a holistic approach to wellness). I feel blessed to have chosen a career that I love.
Education
Educational Background
- CRNP, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 2007
- MSN, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1994
- BS, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, 1977
Memberships
- American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncologists (ASTRO)
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Research Profile
Research Interests
- Cancer survivorship
37 PATIENT COMMENTS
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5.0
October 28, 2019
Colleen Turrisi is an excellent and talented caregiver. She should be commended.
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5.0
October 09, 2019
Excellent experience as always!
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5.0
October 06, 2019
Good experience.
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5.0
September 29, 2019
I have been seeing Colleen for 14 years. She is wonderful, and very thorough.
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5.0
August 29, 2019
PA Tarrisi is a professional and caring person from greeting to end of appointment.
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5.0
August 26, 2019
Colleen Turrisi is very compassionate and caring.
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5.0
August 23, 2019
I come here once a year since 2001 and always have good experiences.
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5.0
August 19, 2019
I received excellent care!
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5.0
August 13, 2019
I've been using Colleen Turrisi yearly since my initial cancer treatment. She is always thorough, friendly, and reassuring. I would recommend her highly!
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5.0
August 13, 2019
Always - A good experience.
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5.0
August 08, 2019
Nurse Turrisi is is the best nurse I have ever had at Fox Chase, or for that matter, anywhere. I always feel relieved after seeing her.
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5.0
August 06, 2019
Good experience.
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5.0
August 06, 2019
Very helpful and friendly. Answer my questions.
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5.0
August 06, 2019
Very good.
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5.0
August 04, 2019
Very good - Colleen - Professional & kind.
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5.0
July 23, 2019
Coleen Turisi was very sensitive to my needs. [...]
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5.0
July 10, 2019
I always have a great experience with my visit w/Colleen Turrisi. She is a great NP who takes the time to know you as a person.
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5.0
June 22, 2019
Good.
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5.0
May 29, 2019
Colleen was very friendly, and professional.
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5.0
May 29, 2019
I feel that Fox Chase Cancer Center is a great & friendly place, everyone you meet is very friendly & I feel that Colleen Turrisi is a real asset to Fox Chase Cancer Center.
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