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APHON Counts Summer 2006

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APHONCounts is a quarterly newsletter published by the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON). Access to full-text PDF files of current and back issues is available from the Members Only section of this site and is restricted to individual APHON members.


Summer 2006
Table of Contents


1

Acute Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Children
Karyn J. Brundige, MSN CPNP ARNP

2 President’s Pen: Finding a Match: Human Leukocyte Antigen Typing
Rita Secola, MSN RN CPON®

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Issue Theme: Focus on Hematology

Meet an APHON Leader: Susanne Conley, MSN BSN RN CPON®

Question of the Quarter
“What do you find most rewarding about caring for hematology patients in your practice?

Catherine Copeland, MSN RN CPNP
Nancy Tang, MSN RN PNP

4 Practice Corner: Nursing Assessment and Management for Children with Sickle-Cell Disease During an Acute Pain Crisis
Linda Del Vecchio, MSN RN CPNP CPON®

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Local Chapter News
Cheryl Rodger, MSN RN CPNP CPON®

7 News on Certification: Last Chance to Get Certified in 2006
Pamela Asfahani, Bs

8 Members in the News
Angela Ethier, MSN RN CNS CPN CT

10 COG feature of the quarter
New Task Force for RN/CRAs and Clinical Research Nurses
Focus on COG Membership
Lona Roll, MSN RN

12 Educational Opportunities





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