Flynn Pediatric Oncology Nursing Fellowship

Purpose

The Flynn Pediatric Oncology Nursing Fellowship program is intended to help stimulate the career interest and foster the professional development of potential pediatric oncology nurses. The program is focused on the critically important field of oncology nursing. The fellowship will enhance the student’s core clinical education through direct involvement with oncology patient care, expert training in compassionate care, and exposure to related patient care duties and services that typify oncology nurses’ valuable role and important relationships with other members of the healthcare team. Opportunities to attend various pertinent internal educational programs and meetings with key staff members at Hasbro Children’s will provide additional learning experiences for the student nurse.

Program Scope

The fellowship program includes a comprehensive scope of direct observational and learning experiences, including exposure to: 

• Inpatient and outpatient pediatric oncology nursing (roles/responsibilities, applied practice, professional development and career opportunities, and more)
• Medical and surgical pediatric oncology (treatment plans, key policies/procedures, patient education, and more)
• Clinical research and clinical trials
• Infusion services
• Palliative care (organization, resources, services)
• Patient education and support programs

In addition, as part of this learning/development experience and in collaboration with the program managers, the student nurse will be required to complete an evidence‐based practice research project related to pediatric oncology nursing. The project presentation will take place at the graduation ceremony at the completion of the program to Hasbro Children’s nursing staff and various other attendees. 

Program Schedule

The program will span eight (8) weeks, from June 2, 2025 through July 25, 2025 and will be conducted at Hasbro Children’s (Providence, RI). The schedule will include 36 hours per week; the daily schedule may vary during the week to allow for diverse clinical experiences.

Compensation

The student nurse will be paid a competitive stipend for this fellowship program.

Application Process

This fellowship is available to two (2) eligible rising senior nursing students who are attending a four-year Rhode Island nursing school or are Rhode Island residents attending an out-of-state four-year nursing school. It is imperative before applying to this program to ensure your ability to attend the eight‐week program in its entirety. In addition, applicants must have achieved and maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing. **To apply, interested students must submit a complete package containing the following items:

1. Resume
2. Academic transcript 
3. Two (2) reference letters from recent professors, teachers, clinical staff (within last three years)
4. An essay (1 to 2 pages) that describes their interest in pediatric oncology and qualifications to receive the fellowship (“Why Pediatric Oncology”/ “Why Me”)

To apply, interested students should submit this information via email by January 31, 2025 to [email protected].

If selected for the interview process, you will receive an email to arrange a virtual Zoom interview. The selection process is expected to be completed by March 7, 2025.