The Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON) is the professional organization for pediatric oncology nurses. Its members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and their families.APON strives to improve the care given to children who have cancer and their families by: promoting excellence in the specialty of pediatric oncology nursing; providing quality publications focusing on pediatric oncology nursing; promoting communication and collegial exchange among nurses caring for pediatric oncology patients and their families; encouraging members to contribute to the professional and lay literature with regard to nursing care of pediatric oncology patients and their families; providing quality national and regional education programs; promoting implementation of the scope and standards of pediatric oncology nursing practice developed by APON; providing liaison with other organiztions whose membership may influence the care given to pediatric oncology patients and their families; promoting a positive image of pediatric oncology nursing and its effect on the care of pediatric oncology patients and their families; supporting local, state and national legislation affecting the care of pediatric oncology patients and their families and legislation pertaining to the profession of nursing.
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