Access the best minds in the nursing specialty
Joining the APHON Community means becoming part of a vibrant network of pediatric hematology/oncology nurses dedicated to advancing their profession and improving patient care. As a member, you’ll gain access to exclusive evidence-based practice research, a supportive community forum for instant advice and networking, professional development opportunities, such as mentorship programs and eligibility for prestigious awards, ensuring you stay at the forefront of your field.
Invest in your career and join APHON to connect with like-minded professionals and enhance your expertise in pediatric hematology/oncology nursing.
As a member of APHON, you can:
- Leverage Member Connections, APHON’s Community Forum to get answers when you need them.
- Access to the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (JOPHON), an award-winning journal featuring original, peer-reviewed research.
- Preferred rates on APHON Annual Conference, Chemotherapy Biotherapy Program, and APHON educational courses and resources.
- Complimentary access to the Medication Fact Sheets (in both English and Spanish).
- Complimentary JOPHON CNE/NCPD courses in the ACE Center.
- Eligibility to vote in APHON elections and eligibility to hold elected office positions.
- Eligibility to lead and serve on APHON’s committees.
- Participate in an APHON Chapter.
- Networking opportunities with nurses globally.
If you are joining APHON for the first time, please see below for a brief description of our membership categories. Existing members should log into their account before selecting renew.
The Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses (APHON) does not process or provide refunds on membership dues purchases. Your investment is good for one year after the purchase date. We understand situations arise where a member may request a refund in which case we ask that you reach out to the APHON membership team: info@aphon.org. Please make sure to check out the abundance of resources and discounted products and courses available to you throughout the year as part of your membership benefit.
Active Membership
Active members are registered nurses practicing in or interested in pediatric, adolescent, or young adult hematology/oncology. Active members receive all member benefits and are eligible to vote, hold elected office, and serve on committees. This category receives digital access to our journal JOPHON as well as a printed version if there is a shipping address on file.
US & High-Income Economies Dues: $120 USD
Active International Membership
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses from middle-low-income countries receive a discount on the active annual membership fee (read criteria above). This category receives digital access to our journal JOPHON. Visit the membership tiers below to identify which tier your country falls under. Please contact the APHON Membership team at membership@aphon.org with any questions.
Tier 1: Upper-Middle Income Economy Countries $48 USD
Upper middle-income economies have a GNI per capita between $3,956 and $12,235, and high-income economies are those with a GNI per capita of $12,236 or more.
Members who reside in the following countries would receive a 60% discount on their membership:
Albania | Algeria | American Samoa | Argentina | Armenia | Azerbaijan | Belarus | Belize | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Botswana | Brazil | Bulgaria | China | Colombia | Costa Rica | Cuba | Dominica | Dominican Republic | Ecuador | El Salvador | Equatorial Guinea | Fiji | Gabon | Georgia | Grenada | Guatemala | Guyana | Indonesia | Iran, Islamic Rep. | Iraq | Jamaica | Jordan | Kazakhstan | Kosovo | Lebanon | Libya | Macedonia, FYR | Malaysia | Maldives| Marshall Islands | Mexico | Moldova | Montenegro | Namibia | Paraguay | Peru | Russian Federation | Samoa | Serbia | South Africa | Sri Lanka | St. Lucia | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Suriname | Thailand | Tonga | Turkey | Turkmenistan | Tuvalu | West Bank and Gaza | Panama
Tier 2: Low-Middle Income Economy Countries $36 USD
Middle-income economies are those with a GNI per capita between $1,006 and $3955.
Members who reside in the following countries would receive a 70% discount on their membership:
Algeria | Angola | Bangladesh | Benin | Bhutan | Bolivia | Cabo Verde | Cambodia | Cameroon | Comoros | Congo, Rep. | Cote d’Ivoire | Djibouti | Egypt, Arab Rep. | Eswatini | Ghana | Guinea | Haiti | Honduras | India | Iran, Islamic Rep. | Jordan | Kenya | Kiribati | Kyrgyz Republic | Lao PDR | Lebanon | Lesotho | Mauritania | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | Mongolia | Morocco | Myanmar | Nepal | Nicaragua | Nigeria | Pakistan | Papua New Guinea | Philippines | Samoa | Sao Tome and Principe | Senegal | Solomon Islands | Sri Lanka | Tajikistan | Tanzania | Timor-Leste | Tunisia | Ukraine | Uzbekistan | Vanuatu | Vietnam | Zambia | Zimbabwe |
Tier 3: Low-Income Economy Countries $24 USD
Low-income economies are defined as those with a GNI per capita, calculated using the World Bank Atlas method, of $1,005 or less.
Members who reside in the following countries would receive an 80% discount on their membership:
Afghanistan | Burkina Faso | Burundi | Central African Republic | Chad | Congo, Dem. Rep. | Eritrea| Ethiopia | Gambia, The | Guinea | Guinea-Bissau | Korea, Dem. People’s Rep. | Liberia | Madagascar | Malawi | Mali | Mozambique | Niger | Rwanda | Sierra Leone | Somalia | Sudan | Togo | Uganda |Yemen, Rep.
Associate Membership
Associate members are non-registered nurse healthcare professionals who care for children, adolescents, or young adults with cancer and blood disorders and their families and who are interested in APHON’s mission. Associate members may serve on volunteer task forces and committees and receive all member benefits except voting or holding an elected office. This category receives digital access to our journal JOPHON as well as a printed version if there is a shipping address on file for U.S.
Associate Membership Dues: $110 USD
Graduate Nursing Students
Registered nurses enrolled full-time in graduate nursing programs are not eligible to vote or hold elected office but may serve on volunteer task forces and committees. Documentation is required with a membership application. This category receives digital access to our journal JOPHON as well as a printed version if there is a shipping address on file.
Graduate Nursing Student Dues: $100 USD
Emeritus
APHON members who have retired from nursing practice, or reached the age of 65+ may enroll for Emeritus membership status. APHON members that are eligible for Emeritus status must have ten (10) years of continuous APHON membership. Emeritus members are not eligible to hold office, however, they may vote and participate on APHON committees and task forces. Emeritus members will receive an electronic-only copy of JOPHON and all other regular membership benefits.
Emeritus Dues: $90 USD
NSNA Student Members
APHON is a proud partner of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) and offers undergraduate nursing students’ membership for a special reduced rate. NSNA student members receive student-specific benefits such as a member discount on APHON products, and meeting registration may serve on volunteer task forces and committees but are not eligible to vote or hold elected office. To apply, complete the NSNA membership application (provide NSNA membership information, current degree program, and expected graduation date) when you select your student membership. This category receives digital access to our journal JOPHON.
NSNA Student Member Dues: $25 USD