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Thank you for your interest in our program. Fox Chase Cancer Center Nursing Department is very optimistic that we will be having another new graduate nurse program for 2013. We will not know until sometime in June 2013. We anticipate positions would be posted in early July 2013. We will not be accepting applications until that time. The application includes the on line application itself, completion of 2 references (forms available on line) by 2 clinical nursing instructors, one of which must be a medical surgical or critical care instructor, and a short 150 word essay "Why We Should Hire You." Please check back on our website starting in mid June for the most current information.

Fox Chase Cancer Center offers new graduate nurses an extraordinary opportunity to launch their careers. The first hospital in Pennsylvania and the first cancer specialty hospital in the nation to receive the Magnet Nursing Services Recognition Award, Fox Chase passes on its tradition of excellence to recent grads through its Graduate Nurse Transition Program. By teaming top graduates with the proven excellence of the Fox Chase nursing staff, new nurses are learning from the best in the field.

Clinical nurse specialist Deena Dell, RN, directs the program.

"In the past, when the nursing shortage was not an issue, hospitals had the luxury of hiring experienced specialty nurses," Dell explains. "These new graduates are an excellent source of nurse power to combat the shortage and they provide the promise of quality nursing we expect from the next generation of caregivers."

The challenging orientation program fosters the professional development of the new graduates, encouraging them to master each step gradually while building confidence. A multi-tier, competency-based curriculum eases their transition into the RN role before advancing to instruction on the specialty of oncology nursing.

In the initial weeks of the program, each graduate is assigned to one nurse who will serve as a mentor and provide guidance. They begin with a review of basic medical-surgical nursing principles, followed by oncology-intensive courses and clinical experience. In the final phase, the nurses focus on patient-care management and leadership.

"This is an outstanding opportunity for top graduate nurses interested in the oncology field," Dell says. "Through this program, we're able to train these nurses at a high level with one-on-one interaction. We've set high standards for them."

Interested student nurses should contact John Lavery. Application instructions and important dates are available in our FAQ section.

1. Frequently Asked Questions
2. Letter of Reference Form [PDF]
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