Association of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Nursesinc

Aphon's educational courses and conference are designed to discuss and promote best practices, trends, and networking among Pediatric Hematology/oncology nurses and allied healthcare professionals. The annual conference and exhibit is the premier educational experience for nurses who specialize in Pediatric Hematology/oncology nursing and an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from experts in the field, examine current and future trends, network with nurses who experience the same daily challenges, and earn continuing nursing education credit for advanced practice nurses. Approximately 1,100 Pediatric hematology/ oncology nurses and allied healthcare professionals registered to attend the conference. Aphon offers a variety of other educational opportunities to the Pediatric oncology/hematology nursing community.

Aphon has approximately 3,800 members who are pediatric/oncology nurses and allied healthcare professionals. Membership expenses are to promote and advance these professionals. Membership benefits provided are networking and educational opportunities, eligibility to receive grants and awards, and access to various aphon products and publications.

The journal of Pediatric oncology nursing is the official journal of aphon.jopon provides original, peer-reviewed research intended to advance clinical nursing care of children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders and their families. The journal publishes approximately 30 peer-reviewed scholarly articles for each year. The journal also is mailed to over 3,000 Hematology/oncology individuals as well as institutional subscribers. Full text journal articles are downloaded each year from across the world by nurses and other healthcare professionals. Aphon also publishes a quarterly newsletter, which features practice-based articles written by members, helpful tips for daily practice, event announcements and Association and membership news.

Publication expenses of various books for nurses and their patients and families. Also a number of awards and grants for recognition of articles, hardship awards, and other assistance.