Nicola Shepherd

Biography

Nicola began her haematological nursing career in 2006 on our specialist haematology ward at Guy's hospital, caring for patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy and stem cell transplants. Nicola was deputy sister on the haematology day unit before becoming clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in leukaemia and lymphoma. She helped establish and co-ordinate an end of treatment nurse-led clinic for leukaemia and lymphoma patients and facilitates the Lymphoma support group with the lymphoma CNS. Education and training: currently studying for an MSc in advanced cancer nursing, Kings College London; graduate certificate in haemato-oncology, Kings College London (2010); DipHE adult nursing, Kings College London (2006); BSc sociology, Bath University (2002)

Research Interest

Leukaemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, lymphoma, stem cell transplant, late effects of chemotherapy and end of treatment care.