Noёl M. Arring, DNP, PhD, RN

Research summary

Dr. Arring leads a research program dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural and underserved cancer survivors by addressing complex menopausal symptoms—including hot flashes, sexual dysfunction and cognitive changes—that are often overlooked in survivorship care. 

Her work focuses on developing and rigorously evaluating integrative health interventions, such as hypnosis and progressive muscle relaxation, that are practical, scalable and adaptable across diverse clinical and community settings. Grounded in implementation science, her overarching goal is to embed these evidence‑based approaches into routine care pathways, ultimately reducing health disparities and expanding access to supportive oncology services.
 

Research groups

Research groups include:

• Chair, nursing special interest group, Society for Integrative Oncology
• Co-chair, Health Care Access Research Concept Development SIG, NRG Oncology
• Board member, Scientific Network on Female Sexual Health and Cancer
• Member, fatigue study group, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)

Research affiliations

Research affiliations include:

• Adjunct Associate Research Professor, University of Tennessee
• Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Michigan, College of Nursing

Keywords

• Cancer survivorship
• Sexual health
• Integrative health
• Mind body
• Clinical trials
   

Dr. Arring's career spans more than two decades in nursing research, leadership and cancer survivorship innovation. Trained in both public health nursing and cancer symptom management, she has held influential roles advancing research capacity, evidence based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her career includes leadership roles at Mayo Clinic, where she advanced nursing research, evidence based practice and co developed the Arizona cancer survivorship program. 

Her scholarship examines the unique survivorship needs of individuals in rural and underserved communities, with an emphasis on developing accessible, integrative approaches to symptom management. She is committed to strengthening the science of supportive oncology and expanding equitable models of care. She welcomes students who are passionate about driving impactful, equity focused research to improve symptom outcomes in communities that experience disproportionate burdens of illness.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing from Oregon Health & Science University (2018)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Public Health Nurse Leadership from University of Massachusetts (2012)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Community College of Southern Nevada (2003)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Religion from University of Georgia (1998)

Awards

• University of Tennessee, College of Nursing, Alan Solomon, MD Faculty of Oncology fund (2023, 2024)
• Arizona Organization of Nurse Leaders – Leadership in Action Award, Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Nurse Leader (2018)
• Mayo Clinic – Excellence in Teamwork Award (2016, 2011)
• Mayo Clinic Arizona – Recognition of Outstanding Performance (2004)