Advanced Practice Nursing Fellowship in Oncology
The Advanced Practice Nursing Fellowship in Oncology (APNFO) provides a six-month paid fellowship for registered nurses who are interested in oncology advanced practice roles. The purpose of the fellowship is to grow their knowledge, skills, and competence alongside a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Advanced Practice Nurse Educator or a Nurse Practitioner within Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. All activities and duties will adhere to existing University Health Network policies, regulatory body requirements and professional practice guidelines within the context of oncology care. Some activities that the fellow may be involved in, but not limited to, include: literature reviews, collecting and managing data, drafting of evidence-based practice tools etc. These activities may culminate in a presentation for Oncology Nursing Day.
This fellowship is focused on fostering the development of advanced nursing skills in providing comprehensive patient centered care, collaboration and consultation with an interprofessional team, and supporting patients and their families through the oncological processes. The Fellow will engage in research, case management, education provision and development, and program evaluation alongside the Advanced Practice Nurse.
Congratulations to our 2024 Fellows
Alyssa Dalinda
BScN, RN, CON(C), Short Term Care, PM 18B
Over the past 5 years Alyssa has worked as an oncology nurse at Princess Margaret, currently working on the Short-Term Care unit and is completing her Master of Nursing at Western University. Alyssa is passionate about research on specialized oncology care access in rural communities and Indigenous cancer care. She is excited to embark on her journey in the Advanced Practice Nursing Fellowship in Oncology! Alyssa is partnering with Dr. Samantha Mayo and CNS Argin Malakian on a project to understand the experiences and supportive care needs of people with relapsed and refractory acute leukemia.
Lisa Brugger
BScN, RN, Palliative Care, PM 16P
Lisa is a registered nurse currently working in the Palliative Care Clinic at Princess Margaret. Following 10 years of bedside nursing practice, she is completing her first year of the Masters of Nursing – Leadership in Health Care Policy and Education program at Toronto Metropolitan University. Lisa is partnering with Samantha Scime and Jennifer Catsburg who are currently working on a project to Meet the Needs of Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) at End of Life.
Jeus Cabaluna
BScN, RN, Surgical Oncology, TGH 10 ES
Over the past decade as a registered nurse, Jeus embodied compassion, innovation, collaboration, and diligence in their work. Pursuing opportunities to enhance their professional growth through the completion of their Masters in Nursing and assuming roles such as in charge nurse, temporary resource educator, and more recently, being a CAP (Collaborative Academic Practice) fellow. With the APNFO Fellowship, Jeus aims to broaden their expertise, aspiring to create positive changes within the UHN organization as a formal leader. Jeus is partnering with Dr. Samantha Mayo on a mixed methods study of quality of life among people treated for relapsed and refractory B-Cell Lymphoma.
Claire Kelly
BScN, RN Head and Neck Cancer Ambulatory Clinic
Claire is currently enrolled in the Health Systems Leadership Administration (HSLA) masters program at the University of Toronto. She has been a nurse since 2012. She started at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in March of 2020. Most recently, Claire been awarded the Pamela Savage CAP Fellowship with the TAHSN program to train nurses to remove gastrostomy tubes in the head and neck clinic. This project’s aim is to improve patient satisfaction, and promote cost and time savings. In the future, Claire looks forward to working on more quality improvement projects to promote nursing engagement and improve patient care within the University Health Network.
Danica Ly
BScN, RN Inpatient Surgical Oncology, TGH 10 ES
Danica is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Nursing at Athabasca University. She has three years of surgical oncology experience and is very passionate about education and teaching. She strongly values her development of leadership and mentorship skills as she is eager to learn and grow alongside fellow nurses.
Kestral Danzmann
BScN, RN, MN, CON (C), CHPCN (C), Inpatient Malignant Hematology, PM 15C
During the last 6 years working as a registered nurse at Princess Margaret Hospital, Kestral have developed an interest in understanding and supporting the psychological, spiritual, and physical domains that impact patient experiences. She is passionate about advocating for the provision of holistic care for the oncology patient at all stages of their journey; this passion inspired her to complete her Masters of Nursing at the University of Toronto.
Cassandra Kurtin
BScN, RN, MN, Medical / Radiation Oncology PM 17A
Cassandra is a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who recently completed her Masters of Nursing – Leadership in Professional Nursing Practice at Western University. She started her nursing career at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre working on their Oncology unit before transitioning to PMH in 2020.
Oncology Nursing Research Centre of Excellence (ONRCE) Workshops
ONRCE Workshop Schedule 2024
| Date & Time | Speaker | Workshop Title | Mode (in person/MS teams) |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 | Dr. Margaret Fitch | Writing for Publication | MS Teams |
ONRCE Peer Mentorship Group
Dr. Samantha Mayo & Lara Cooper take novice nurse researchers on a journey in their scholarly inquiry. From identifying a problem to data collection, to data analysis, and all the way to submitting for publication, oncology nurses involved at any stage of the research process will have the opportunity to share their work in progress, discuss challenges, and engage in group discussions where they will learn about the development of scholarship together.
