Chara J. Anderson
RN, CNP, MA, AOCN
Chara is a Certified Nurse Practitioner who has been part of the Minnesota Oncology team since 1999.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing, Mankato State College, Mankato, MN
Master of Arts in Nursing, College of St Catherine, St Paul, MN
Certification
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Professional Affiliations
Adult Nurse Practitioner, Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN)
Academic Honors/Professional Achievements
Chara received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, with an emphasis in wellness at the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse. She also earned a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Mankato State College in Minnesota.
She pursued her Master of Arts at the College of St Catherine in St Paul, MN, where she graduated with honors. Her thesis was entitled, “Cancer Patients: Satisfaction with Pain Control Relative to Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes about Pain Management.”
Member of Sigma Theta Tau, an honorary nursing society.
Member of the Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant Committee, through Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Philosophy
I approach patient care from a holistic perspective and believe that cancer care involves the body, mind and spirit, and that all three must be involved in the care plan. I am a firm believer in Minnesota Oncology’s survivorship initiative and effective symptom management.
Personal Information
My personal interests include spending time with my family, running and scrapbooking.
Chara’s scrapbooking skills have been a springboard for hosting free classes at her church for cancer patients – to help them commemorate their cancer journey in a positive and life-affirming way.
Primary Location
Minneapolis Clinic