By Mark Conti
In the midst of a global nursing shortage combined with a growing need for oncology patient care, Northeastern University and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have launched a first-of-its-kind partnership to strengthen the oncology nursing workforce.
At the center is a joint faculty model that provides Dana-Farber nurse scientists with academic appointments at Northeastern — the first such arrangement in Dana-Farber’s history.
The initiative integrates oncology-specific expertise across all levels of nursing education, from undergraduate to Ph.D., while expanding research and clinical training opportunities.
“Through this partnership with Dana-Farber, our nursing students will learn from faculty who are actively advancing the science of oncology care at one of the world’s leading cancer centers,” said Carmen Sceppa, dean of Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University. “This, combined with our commitment to experiential learning, means our graduates won’t just enter the workforce with theoretical knowledge — they’ll arrive with the experience and specialized expertise needed to provide exceptional cancer care from day one.”
Dana-Farber will appoint Ph.D.-trained nurses and researchers from its Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services to tenure-track roles at Northeastern.
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