Newswise — Chicago (Oct. 20, 2016): The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) has awarded Dr. Pamela S. Hinds, PhD RN FAAN with the first ever Dr. Nancy E. Kline Mentoring Award. This award was presented to Hinds at the 40th Annual APHON Conference and Exhibit, on September 30 in Indianapolis, IN.
The Nancy E. Kline award is given to an APHON member who demonstrates excellence in mentoring, has been outstanding in supporting, encouraging, and promoting the professional development of others and whose impact has resulted in tangible accomplishments or outcomes.
Hinds is a nurse scientist whose leadership, dedication, mentorship and friendship is parallel to that of Dr. Nancy E. Kline. Additionally, she’s been actively involved in APHON for several years and played an integral role in the development of the first Certified Oncology Nurse program.
“Dr. Pam Hinds is the perfect choice to receive the first ever Dr. Nancy E. Kline Mentoring Award. Pam has been an inspiration and mentor to so many of us within APHON. Nancy would have been so excited to honor her friend and mentor in this way” described APHON Past President Deborah Echtenkamp.
APHON Treasurer, Joan O’Hanlon Curry also shared her thoughts on Hinds achievement by stating, “Dr. Hinds is regarded as a pioneer in the pediatric hematology/oncology nursing discipline. She was an incredible mentor throughout Nancy’s career. It is absolutely fitting that Pam be the first recipient of this award. Nancy would be thrilled.”
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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