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The Department of Nursing and Patient Care Services (NPCS) at Dana-Farber is committed to excellence and to compassionate patient- and family-centered care.
In partnership with patients and families, and in collaboration with our colleagues and community, we will be world leaders in eradicating the burden of cancer and related diseases through care, discovery, training, and education in a culturally humble and inclusive environment.
Provide exceptional, compassionate, relationship-based care grounded in research, education, and advocacy to serve the unique needs of patients, families, and communities.
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Patient- and family-centered care principles People are treated with dignity and respect. Clinicians, researchers, and staff communicate complete and unbiased information to patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful. Patients and families build on their strengths by participating in experiences that enhance control and independence. Clinicians and staff prioritize knowing the patient and family while developing therapeutic relationships over time to assure coordination and continuity in the care delivery experience. Collaboration among patients, families, clinicians, and staff occurs in the delivery of care, as well as in the work of institutional policy making, program development, and professional education.
The Dana-Farber nursing professional practice model (PPM) depicts how nurses practice, collaborate, communicate, and develop professionally to provide quality care to patients and families served by the Institute. The PPM illustrates nursing's alignment with the organization's mission and professional values.
Zarkin Family FundIn this video, Amy Zarkin Reiner shares why her care experience at Dana-Farber compelled her family to give back. She and her family established a fund for Dana-Farber nurses to rejuvenate and renew themselves through massages, guest speakers, a hand-written birthday card, retreats, and more.
The mission of the Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services is to reduce the burden of cancer through scholarly inquiry and rigorous research.
Learn about nursing jobs at Dana-Farber and search all open nursing positions.
The annual report showcases the major accomplishments and contributions to the advancement of oncology nursing science and practice, and improved patient experience.