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Given in recognition of compassion and expertise in clinical nursing practice and for the active incorporation of research and new ideas into clinical practice.
Recipient receives a $250 honorarium and recognition at the annual conference business and awards luncheon, APHON Counts, JOPON, in a press release, and an announcement is set to the recipients immediate supervisor/employer.
Criteria: Candidates for this award must meet the following:
- APHON member in good standing.
- Registered nurse with 4 years of direct care experience in pediatric hematology/oncology and currently involved in the direct care of pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
- Clinical practice is consistent with the APHON Scope of Practice and Outcome Standards for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing.
- Practice exemplifies a high level of compassion and specialty expertise as documented by peers and/or patients/family.
- Recognized as an clinical expert as evidenced by contributions to and development of pediatric hematology/oncology nursing.
- Actively incorporates research and evidence from the literature into clinical practice.
- Communicates effectively.
Nominations may be submitted electronically by clicking here. Completed nominations must include the nominee's CV and two letters of recomendations that elaborate on the above criteria. Nominations must be submitted by May 31. |
2009 Recipient: Deborah Lafond, MS PNP-BC CPON®
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
Presented by APHON Steering Council Chair Susie Burke
APHON gratefully acknowledges Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago
for supporting this award.
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