Implementing an Oncology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship: Reflections and Lessons Learned

As oncology nurse practitioner (NP) fellowships expand across the United States, institutions note improved transitions to specialty practice and better patient outcomes. These fellowships may further serve as a strategy to address provider shortages, as well as improve retention and prevent burnout. This article provides key lessons learned from a three-year oncology NP fellowship program at an academic comprehensive cancer center.