Newswise — The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) has named Kristin Stegenga PhD RN CPON® as Editor of its award winning Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing (JOPON). JOPON provides original, peer-reviewed research intended to advance clinical nursing care of children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders and their families.Dr. Stegenga has been a member of APHON since 1993, a member of the editorial board for 4 years and has been providing assistant editor support for 1 ½ years.“Dr. Stegenga has demonstrated excellence in leadership, writing, mentoring and peer review.Her thoughtful critique, insightful reviews, and meticulous attention to detail will ensure that JOPON continues to be the distinguished journal for our specialty. We look forward to the future of the journal in the hands of Dr. Stegenga!” says APHON President Jami Gattuso MSN RN CPON® in making the announcement.
Dr. Stegenga has been an active member in APHON, serving in several leadership roles including Member of the Board from 2005-2008, Annual Conference Planning Committee Chair in both 2004 and 2009 as well as a member of the Steering Council Committee since 2008 and Chair from 2011-2013. The Steering Council directs the development and production of the award winning APHON nursing and patient resources collection. She has also been a contributing author to JOPON, Oncology Nursing Forum, Cancer Nursing, and the International Journal of Nursing Studies.
Dr. Stegenga is a Nurse Researcher at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. She has earned her Doctorate, from the University of Missouri, Kansas City as well as a Master’s Degree, and Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Kansas.
In addition to her work with APHON, Dr. Stegenga has served in the at-large professional community having been a research mentor with the Children’s Oncology Group Nursing Research Traineeship as well as receiving a traineeship. She has served as a reviewer for the ONS Foundation Research Grant Core Review Team. In addition, she has presented at the Sigma Theta Tau, 24th International Nursing Research Congress and the 11th International Family Nursing Conference.
APHON is the professional organization for pediatric hematology/oncology nurses and other pediatric hematology/oncology healthcare professionals. Its members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer and blood disorders, and their families. APHON provides the leadership and expertise to pediatric hematology/oncology nurses by defining and promoting the highest standards of practice and care to the pediatric, adolescent and young adult communities.
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