Jean Fergusson Excellence in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Education Award
This award was first presented in 1989 and named in honor of Jean Fergusson, a charter member of APHON and a pioneer in the field of pediatric oncology nursing, this award is presented each year to recognize an outstanding educator in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology nursing through demonstration of proficiency, professional contributions to the field, and positive teacher-learner relationships.
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.
- 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.
- Actively incorporates research and evidence from the literature into educational programs.
- Communicates effectively.
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.
Past Recipients
- 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