Oncology Student Nurse Summer Fellowship

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Employing ANCC’s transition to practice conceptual model (including program leadership, organizational enculturation, development & design, practice-based learning, continuing professional development and quality outcomes), Stamford Hospital has developed a Summer Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program. The program is being sponsored by Frederick C. Flynn. Jr. in the memory of his wife Susan, who died of ovarian cancer in 2013.
Fellowship Program Goal: Provide a comprehensive program to enable a student entering senior year of a baccalaureate nursing program to acquire the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors to deliver safe, quality care that meets defined (organizational or professional society) standards of practice in a comprehensive cancer center setting under the preceptorship of an experienced registered nurse. The Fellowship will encompass organizational orientation, practice-based experience, and supplemental activities to promote continuing professional development in Oncology Nursing.
Application Process and Requirements:
Eligibility: This Fellowship is being offered to two (2) eligible senior nursing students who are either attending a Connecticut nursing school or are Connecticut residents attending an out-of-state nursing school. To be eligible for this fellowship, a candidate must have successfully completed the Fall, junior year semester of a BSN program, have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA and be in “good standing” status at their school. The Fellowship Program will begin June 11th, 2026, for 8 weeks.
The deadline for applications is Monday, March 2nd, 2026.
Application Requirements:
Applications will include a detailed essay demonstrating applicants’ strong desire to practice in the oncology setting, Planetree ideology and enculturation of Stamford Hospital’s core values (e.g., teamwork, compassion, integrity, respect and accountability). Supplemental requirements will include a resume, official transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.
Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.
Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.
Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Why work for Stamford Health?

Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate.
Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys.
With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.

Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.
Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care.
We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.

For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.

Requirements

• Be either attending a Connecticut nursing school or are Connecticut residents attending an out-of-state nursing school.
• Have successfully completed the Fall, junior year semester of a BSN program
• Have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA
• Be in “good standing” status at their school.
• Applications will include a detailed essay demonstrating applicants’ strong desire to practice in the oncology setting, Planetree ideology and enculturation of Stamford Hospital’s core values (e.g., teamwork, compassion, integrity, respect and accountability).
• Supplemental requirements will include a resume, official transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation.

Benefits

• Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate.
• Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys.
• With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career.
• Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.
• Free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.
• Robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees