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ForwardL2026 APHON Foundations of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nursing Course
Please join us for one, two or all three days of the APHON course!
This course is designed to give participants an overview of nursing practice matters in caring for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders. Common pediatric hematological and oncological diseases are presented, along with the clinical nurse's role in implementing treatment approaches. Supportive care principles are also introduced.
The three sessions of the APHON course are:
- LL/Blood Disorders (April 13)
- Solid Tumors and Oncology Supportive Treatments (April 23)
- Oncological Emergencies, Chemo/Biotherapies and Supportive Cares (May 21)
Target Audience
APRNs and Nurses
Learning Objectives
- Nurses involved in hematology/oncology patient care will identify different types of diagnoses, treatment strategies, diagnostic criteria and key components of nursing care
- Nurses will describe different treatment modalities used to treat hematology/oncology patients and will identify management of treatment side effects
- Nurses will discuss the most common oncologic emergencies, interventions for each along with identifying risk factors and interventions for prevention
- Nurses will identify late effects associated with treatment for cancer in childhood and will be able to educate families regarding these late effects
April 13, 2026 - LL/Blood Disorders
Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome/Introduction | Tanya Nienow, MN, RN, CPN, CPHON |
| 8:05 a.m. | The Big Picture | Tanya Nienow, MN, RN, CPN, CPHON Deb Nelson, RN, CPN, CPHON |
| 8:50 a.m. | Childhood Leukemia | Mylynda Livingston, RN, CPN-Peds, PC-AC, CPON |
| 10:00 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:10 a.m. | Childhood Leukemia (continued) | Mylynda Livingston, RN, CPN-Peds, PC-AC, CPON |
| 11:00 a.m. | Childhood Lymphona | Lori Ranney, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch (bring your own lunch) | |
| 12:45 p.m. | Hematologic Diseases of Childhood | Amy Goldstein, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC Cecily Wegmann, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC |
| 2:15 p.m. | Break | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Hematologic Diseases of Childhood (continued) | Amy Goldstein, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC Cecily Wegmann, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC |
| 3:00 p.m. | Survivorship | Mary Langevin, APRN, CNP, CPON |
| 3:30 p.m. | Research and Treatment Protocols | Audrey Blommer, BSN, RN, PHN |
| 4:15 p.m. | Evaluations and Wrap-up | Tanya Nienow, MN, RN, CPN, CPHON |
April 23, 2026 - Solid Tumors and Oncology Supportive Treatments
Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome/Introduction | Tanya Nienow, MN, RN, CPN, CPHON |
| 8:05 a.m. | Fertility/AYA | Mary Langevin, APRN, CNP, CPON |
| 9:00 a.m. | Palliative Care | Erin Morhack, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P |
| 9:45 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Transplant | Julia Gourde, APRN, CNP |
| 11:00 a.m. | Radiation Therapy | Allison Galkowski, DNP, APRN, CNP |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch (bring your own lunch) | |
| 12:30 p.m. | CNS Tumors | Allison Galkowski, DNP, APRN, CNP |
| 1:45 p.m. | Solid Tumors | Austin Rondou, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC |
| 3:15 p.m. | Break | |
| 3:25 p.m. | Neuroblastoma | Teresa Herriage, DNP, APRN, CPHON |
| 4:25 p.m. | Evaluations and Wrap-up | Tanya Nienow, MN, RN, CPN, CPHON |
May 21, 2026 - Oncological Emergencies, Chemo/Biotherapies and Supportive Cares
Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome/Introduction | Tanya Nienow, MN, RN, CPN, CPHON |
| 8:05 a.m. | Nursing Assessment | Tanya Nienow, MN, RN, CPN, CPHON |
| 9:05 a.m. | Immunotherapy | Erin Morhack, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P |
| 10:05 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Chemo/Bio | Deb Nelson, RN, CPHON, CPN |
| 11:15 a.m. | Oncologic Emergencies | Julie Pape Blabolil, APRN, CPNP-PC |
| 12:45 p.m. | Lunch (bring your own lunch) | |
| 1:15 p.m. | Supportive Care | Tanya Nienow, MN, RN, CPN, CPHON |
| 2:30 p.m. | Break | |
| 2:45 p.m. | CVL/CLABSI | Jess Angell, BSN, RN, CPHON |
| 3:45 p.m. | Pain Management | Claire Franke, BSN, RN, CPHON |
| 4:25 p.m. | Evaluations and Wrap-up | Claire Franke, BSN, RN, CPHON |
Registration Instructions
Click on the individual session of the APHON course you are interested in to learn more and register. If you would like to attend more than one session, registration is required for each individual session.
Pricing Information
There is no fee for this course.