Jean Fergusson Excellence in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Award

Since 1989, this award, originally titled APON Excellence in Pediatric Oncology Nursing Practice Award. In 2004, the award was named after Jean Fergusson, a charter member of APHON and a pioneer in the field of pediatric oncology nursing.

The award recognizes outstanding educators in demonstration of proficiency, professional contributions to the field, and positive teacher-learner relationships AND/OR pediatric hematology/oncology nurses for their compassion and expertise in clinical nursing practice and for actively incorporating research and new ideas into clinical practice.

The recipient of this award receives recognition at the APHON Annual Conference, in a press release, and an announcement is sent to the recipient’s employer.

Candidates for this award must meet the following criteria:

APHON member in good standing.
Actively incorporates research and evidence from the literature into educational programs and/or clinical practice.

Education

Registered nurse with 4 years of experience in pediatric hematology/oncology and demonstrated proficiency in pediatric hematology/oncology education.
Contributes to pediatric hematology/oncology education at the local, state, national or international level.
Educational programs are consistent with the APHON Scope of Practice and Outcome Standards for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing.
Implements well-developed programs with defined objectives (i.e., current content relevant to pediatric hematology/oncology nursing and appropriate evaluation methods).
Establishes a positive teacher-learner relationship that promotes and supports pediatric hematology/oncology education.

Direct Care

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 a clinical expert as evidenced by contributions to and development of pediatric hematology/oncology nursing.

Completed nominations must include the nominee’s CV and two letters of recommendation that elaborate on the above criteria. Nominations must be submitted by July 15.

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Past Recipients

Jean Fergusson Excellence in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Education Award

2024: Not awarded
2023: Terri Boyce, DNP APRN CPNP-AC CPHON®
2022: Christine Guelcher, MSN PPCNP-BC
2021: Anne Raines, MSN RN CPHON®
2020: Colleen Nixon, MSN RN CPHON^®
2019: Kristin Belderson, DNP RN-BC CPON^®
2018: Marsha Smith, BSN RN-BC CCM CHPPN
2017: Vanessa Bertini, MSN RN CPNP CPON^®
2016: Sheila Buchanan, MS RN CPNP CPHON^®
2015: Karyn Brundige, MSN RN CPNP ARNP
2014: Mary Eliza McEachen, BSN RN CPON^®
2013: Barbara Lockart, DNP APRN CPON^®
2012: Joy Hesselgrave, MSN RN CPON^®
2011: Mary Langevin, RN CPON^®
2010: Virginia Koepsell, MSN MBA RN CPON^®
2009: Maureen Haugen, MSN RN PNP CPON^®
2008: Amy Corey, MSN RN PCNS CPON^®
2007: Michelle Lynn Burke, MSN RN ARNP CPN CPON^®
2006: Pia De Zorzi, BSN RN; Michelle Woyce, MSN RN CPNP CPON^®
2005: Debbie Reid, RN CPON^®
2004: Belinda Mandrell, MSN RN CPNP
2003: Barbara Byrne, MS RN CPNP
2002: Lisa Balistreri, BSN RN
2001: Patricia Wills Alcoser, MSN RPN CPNP CPON^®
2000: Cheryl Rodgers, MSN RN PNP CPON^®
1999: Wendy Landier, MSN RN CPNP
1998: Ruth Holecek, BSN RN CPON^®
1997: Shelly Hando, RN MSN CPON^®
1996: Sal Leahy, RN CPON^®
1995: Dori Van Stolk, BScN RN
1994: Rita Secola, MSN RN CPON^®
1993: Wendy Hobbie, MSN RN
1992: Ida. Ki Moore, DNS RN; Kathy Ruccione, MPH RN
1991: Debra Wagner, MSN RN
1990: Marilyn Hockenberry-Eaton, PhD RN
1989: Teresa J. Robinson, RN CPNP

Jean Fergusson Excellence in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Practice Award

2024: Not awarded
2023: Kari Wheeler, DNP APRN CPNP-AC CPHON®BTMCN CPN
2022: Maria Christina Pinero, RN BSN CPHON®
2021: Katherine Alessi, RN BSN CPHON^®
2020: Lauren Hancock, MSN RN CPNP-AC CHPPN^® CPHON^®
2019: Kathy Perko, MS FPCN PPCN CHPPN CPON^®
2016: Meghan Belongia, MSN RN CPNP CPHON^®
2015: Emily J. Long, BSN RN CPHON^®
2014: Deborah L. Robinson, DNP RN
2012: Meredith, Lahl, MSN RN PCNS-BC CPON^®
2011: Tara Malbasa, MSN CPNP CPON^®
2010: Pamela J. Simon, MSN BSN CPNP CPON^®
2009: Deborah Lafond, MS PNP-BC CPON^®
2008: Eva Kyrnski, BSN RN CPON^®
2007: Leslie L. Griffith, RN
2006: Jane Hennessy, MPH RN CNP CPON^®
2005: Carol Rossetto, CPNP RN CPON^®
2004: Ria Fewox, RN CPON^®
2003: Ruth Anne Herring, MSN RN CPNP CPON^®
2002: Debra Giugliano, RN CPNP
2000: Janet Duncan, BSN RN CPON^®
1999: Janet Veatch, MN RN CPON^®
1998: Debra S. Rambert, BSN RN
1997: Revonda Mosher, MSN RN CPNP
1996: Patricia Brophy, MSN CRNP CPON^®
1995: Brenda Eng, MSN RN
1994: Gretchen Ficken, RN CPON^®
1993: Jami S. Gattuso, MSN RN
1992: Patsy McGuire, MS RN CPNP
1991: Julie Harper, RN
1990: Mary McElwain, MSN RN PNP
1989: Ann T. Birkmire, BSN RN

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