Introduction

Cassidy Kotobalavu MS, RN, OCN is a Nurse Manager at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, Utah. Prior to her role as Nurse Manager, she worked as a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPDP) and coordinated the Huntsman Oncology Nurse Residency (HONR) program. Prior to entering nursing education, Cassidy was a clinical nurse on the Bone Marrow Transplant/Hematology Inpatient Unit, and a clinical educator for the Medical Oncology Inpatient Unit at HCI. She serves on various committees throughout HCI and University of Utah Health, including co-chair of the Compassionate Workplace Committee. Cassidy is passionate about enhancing mentorship for oncology nurses and fortifying them with personal resilience and the ability to face inevitable challenges with strength and adaptability. She aspires to make a difference in the oncology nursing community and incorporate innovation, evidence-based practice, and excellence into the nursing profession. Outside of her professional life, Cassidy enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children that keep her very busy. She graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Utah, and maintains her Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) professional certification.