Two nursing students from Fairfield University have graduated from the Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program at Greenwich Hospital.
Brittany Fasanelli and Emily Etchegary are among 33 oncology nursing Flynn Fellows at 13 leading hospitals nationwide to be graduating this year. The fellowship program was first piloted at Greenwich Hospital in 2014.
During the eight-week program at Smilow Cancer Hospital Greenwich Hospital campus, the nursing fellows shadowed seasoned nurses and served as integral hands-on members of the cancer care team. The graduation ceremony took place July 19.
Frederick C. Flynn, Jr. of Stamford founded the Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program in memory of his late wife. The fellowship program was inspired by his experience with Greenwich Hospital’s Palliative Care Program in 2013, when his wife was in the final stages of her three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Since 2014, a total of 138 aspiring oncology nurses have participated in this unique fellowship program nationally and over 70 Flynn Fellows have already begun their oncology nursing careers.
“This graduation showcases the high caliber of students who are attracted to the fellowship program along with Greenwich Hospital’s commitment to the field of oncology nursing,” said Flynn. “Many thanks to the outstanding staff and program mentors who enabled these gifted students to learn so much clinically and academically about oncology nursing.”
More information about the Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program, including how to donate to help support its continuation, is available at greenwichhospital.org/medical-professionals/nursing-fellowship.aspx
