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Department
LocationTexas Medical Center
Phone: 832-822-7228
Fax: 832-825-7829
Email
mbhellst@texaschildrens.org
Address
West Tower
6621 Fannin St., Ste. 1990
Houston, TX 77030
Melody Hellsten, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, CHPPN
Instructor / Nurse Practitioner, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Houston HSC, School of Nursing | DNP | Doctor of Nursing Practice | 2014 |
| Syracuse University | Masters | Master of Science in Nursing | 2000 |
| Western Illinois University | Masters | Clinical Psychology | 1987 |
| Western Illinois University | University | Music Therapy | 1985 |
| Rush University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
About
Melody Hellsten is an experienced pediatric oncology and pediatric hospice nurse practitioner who has been board certified as a hospice and pediatric palliative care nurse. She specializes in pediatric palliative care and is a member of the Palliative Care Program at Texas Children's Hospital.
Board Certifications
PPCNP-BC (American Nurse Credentialing Center)
Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse (HPCC – Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center)
Selected Publications
Language
English
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