Program

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Plan your participation by reviewing the Schedule-at-a-Glance and the program details on this page.

View the 2025 Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance:

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Chart your course by learning more about pre-conference activities, during program education and events (including the return of the APHON After Glow Party), and how both in-person and Conference To Go attendees can connect and secure Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) – over 45 content hours are available to you.

Pre-Conference Activities

APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Instructor Course 

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Room 553A 
Members fee (members only):  $720 (includes lunch) 

Does your next professional goal include becoming a course instructor? Then don’t miss this opportunity to join the only in-person instructor course offered in the year. The course fee includes one day of instructional content where you will earn 6.25 NCPD hours and receive your instructor certificate. The best part about taking the course in-person? You immediately expand your professional connections and earn your spot in the instructor community. Discover more HERE.  

Note: This is a specialty course that requires specific planning and as such APHON does not offer refunds. If a participant can no longer attend APHON is able to transfer the registration to another individual. Please contact education@aphon.org with questions.

APHON Annual Leadership Course

Navigating a Multigenerational Workforce: Cultivating Collaboration, Communication, and Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM – Room 552 A/B
Members fee: $100 early/$100 standard/$125 full (includes coffee break)
Non-member fee: $125 early/$135 standard/$150 full (includes coffee break)

With four generations in the workplace, navigating differences can be challenging, Differences in generational experiences and communication styles can lead to implicit biases that hinder mutual understanding. This session delves into the distinctive personality traits and values characteristic of each generation, from experienced wisdom of Boomers to the innovative drive of Gen Z. The session examines how emotional intelligence can serve as a unifying force. Participants will explore practical strategies to mitigate implicit biases, promote intergenerational humility, and cultivate an environment of curiosity and respect. Engage in active learning and story-based discussions as we experience generational humility to promote healthy team dynamics in a setting where every generation contributes uniquely to patient care and organizational success. Presenters: Misty Evans, DNP, APRN, CPHON®; Micah Skeens, PhD, APRN, FAAN

This session is open to everyone who has an interest or a role in leadership, nurse professional development, and healthcare administration. Participants will earn 3 NCPD hours.   

Industry Relations Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 24 – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM 
Invitation only.

This annual meeting provides a platform for dialogue and idea sharing between valued industry partners and the APHON Board of Directors. IRC members will receive a formal invitation with meeting details. If you would like to learn more on how to attend, contact katy.lewis@wearemci.org.  

APHON Pre-Conference Workshop

Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 8:30 to 11:45 AM 
Members fee: $100 early/$100 standard/$125 full (includes coffee break) 
Non-member fee: $125 early/$135 standard/$150 full (includes coffee break) 

Boost your conference experience by adding one of our workshops. These sessions offer a deeper dive into a select topic, provide an opportunity for dialogue and offer 3 NCPD hours.  

Be sure to sign up for and start your day with the Breakfast Symposium: A case study discussion on a neuroblastoma patient’s journey from a VOD/SOS diagnosis to treatment, hosted by Jazz Defitelio before your pre-con begins. 

Main Program Activities 

The APHON Conference is designed to enrich the knowledge, leadership, and clinical practice of the pediatric hematology and oncology nurse so that you can offer hope to the patients and families that you serve – but we also want you to enjoy your time in Rhode Island.  

Education Sessions 

The education content offers a variety of options to secure Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) hours: 

• Opening keynote presentation 
• Three (3) mainstage presentations 
• Forty-two (42) concurrent session 
• Six (6) Professional Development sessions (available in-person only)
• Six (6) Townhall session (available in-person only) 

Attendees can attend these sessions live or view on-demand post conference for up to 60 days once they are posted and available. Attendees will be notified when recordings are available (approximately October 8, 2025) and they will have 60 days to complete content, submit evaluations and download their NCPD hours certificate. 

The program content will be reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) to be eligible for Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) Coding and acceptable for recertification points towards your Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON®). Pharmacology credits may be available for select sessions. 

Breakfast Symposium: A case study discussion on a neuroblastoma patient’s journey from a VOD/SOS diagnosis to treatment – Hosted by Jazz Defitelio 
Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM 

Laynie Perkins, MSN, CPNP, will review a pediatric case study of a neuroblastoma patient who developed Veno-Occlusive Disease (VOD) post-hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). Topics of the session include risk factors, signs and symptoms of VOD/SOS, and a review of recently published diagnostic criteria to accurately treat VOD/SOS. Presenter: Laynie Perkins, MSN, CPNP  

Lunch Symposium – Hosted by Jazz Pharmaceutical-Rylaze 
Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM 

Lunch Symposium – Hosted by Servier Pharmaceutical
Friday, September 26, 2025 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Dinner Symposium: A New Treatment to Help Manage Persistent/Chronic ITP in Pediatric Patients – Hosted by Sobi 
Friday, September 26, 2025 – 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM 

If you are attending this dinner, be sure to also secure a ticket to the APHON After Glow Party 

Poster Presentations

Come discover the latest news in research and clinical practice with 80+ poster presentations.   

Attendees will submit their votes for their favorite poster on Thursday.
Attendees may claim up to 3 NCPD hours for evaluating a maximum of 30 posters for this activity. 

Exhibit Hall

Visit industry partner and your APHON friends during our exhibit hall.

Highlights include: 

The APHON Passport to Prizes once again returns. Visit select exhibitors and enter to win one of over 20 prizes!

APHON After Glow 

Friday, September 26, 2025 – 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM 
Fee: $40 (max capacity 400) 

What’s a little dancing amongst friends? It’s everything! Sail into the evening by joining your APHON community for some smiles and groovy moves. And it’s convenient – this event will take place at the RICC in the West Prefunction space on the 5^th level.   

ONCC Recognition Breakfast & Education Session

Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM 
Fee: Complimentary (max capacity 300)

This annual breakfast and presentation stands as a favorite event honoring members and guests who hold a CPHON®, CPON® & BMTCN® certification. Session description: 

Courtney Clark is the luckiest unlucky person in the world. After witnessing the terrorist attacks of September 11th from her office just 18 blocks north, she thought she had escaped unscathed. Little did she know the events of 9/11 would cause her to develop cancer just a few years later. Her experiences caused her to become a researcher and author on resilience and adaptability, to help people achieve their goals even when everything changes. Can you reach your goals, even if things aren’t going the way you expect? Most people (and organizations) are good at setting goals and making plans, but not as good at revising those plans when things change. But that’s the real work. Backed by Courtney’s data-driven research, ReVisionary Thinking® offers concrete strategies for building “future readiness” and blazing a new path when the goalposts move on you.  

APHON Annual Business Meeting 

Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM 

The Business Meeting has been re-positioned as a morning session so that there are no limitations on who can join. Hear from APHON Board members and guests about the latest APHON news as well as honor our Fellows of APHON and other awardees. This session concludes with a coffee break before heading to concurrent sessions. 

APHON Step Challenge

All of September 

Being a healthy nurse matters and so the APHON Step Challenge is once again encouraging our community to get up and move. In 2025, we will complete a virtual walk to lighthouses of the east coast. Watch for information on how to join the challenge in the Pacer app and let’s make our steps count. 

Committee Lounge & Speaker Ready Room

Various hours – Room 550B 

Calling all committee members – the lounge will once again be open for your meetings. Please work with your APHON Headquarters liaison to coordinate a meeting time, or feel free to use the lounge for informal pop-up meetings. This space will be shared with the speaker packet pick-up station. 

Conference To Go Program 

• Notification and access to the conference app and online platform as soon as it goes live.  
• Attendees will be notified via email and use their APHON.org sign on to access. 

Digital networking 

• Ability to connect with speakers and other attendees via the app.   

Poster presentations 

• Viewing and evaluation for all poster sessions beginning on September 25. 
• Attendees may claim up to 3 NCPD hours for evaluating a maximum of 30 posters for this activity. 

Education session access  

• Ability to view recorded sessions, complete evaluations and secure NCPD hours for 60 days.   
• Recorded sessions will be available post-conference and will include: 
  • Opening keynote presentation 
  • Three (3) mainstage presentations
  • Forty-two (42) concurrent sessions  

Attendees can view on-demand sessions post conference for up to 60 days once they are posted and available. Attendees will be notified when recordings are available (approximately October 8, 2025) and they will have 60 days to complete content, submit evaluations and download their NCPD hours certificate.  

The program content will be reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) to be eligible for Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) Coding and acceptable for recertification points towards your Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON®). Pharmacology credits may be available for select sessions. 

WaterFire Providence

This award-winning public art installation lights up downtown Providence with over 80 bonfires floating on the rivers, accompanied by music, performers, and a beautiful atmosphere. If you’ve never experienced it before, it’s definitely worth checking out while you’re at the APHON 2025 Annual Conference!

Questions?

Contact the APHON Staff at info@aphon.org