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About the SocietyWe are advanced practitioners in oncology: nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, advanced degree nurses, and pharmacists. APSHO is a multidisciplinary society because you practice in a multidisciplinary setting. Join APSHO's thousands of members who, like you, are passionate about quality cancer care and discover the resources you need to elevate your career and get the respect you deserve. Our history is all about you, the advanced practitioner. Learn more. ObjectivesOur VisionHigh-quality, cost-effective oncology patient care delivered through collaborative practice models that optimize the role of advanced practitioners. Our MissionOur mission is to improve the quality of care for patients with cancer by supporting critical issues in educational, clinical, and professional development for advanced practitioners in hematology and oncology. Collaborative PracticeAn interdisciplinary team approach to cancer treatment offers the best hope for our patients’ treatment, quality of life, and survivorship. The Rich History of APSHOAdvanced practitioners (APs) in oncology have always sought knowledge and education to help them deliver the best care possible to their patients. But in years past, the only peer-reviewed journals they could look to get that information were those targeted toward oncology nurses or physicians. While these journals had plenty of relevant content, they didn’t provide education at the level APs required. And they didn’t address the special concerns that APs—whether NPs, PAs, CNSs, or others—wanted to hear about. A new kind of journalTo try to address this need, in 2010, veteran oncology publisher Harborside Press launched the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology, better known as JADPRO. Finally, oncology APs had a peer-reviewed journal that was written for and by advanced practitioners. The reaction to JADPRO was overwhelming. Harborside heard from readers about how happy they were to have a publication that they felt was truly their own. They finally felt heard and appreciated. 
Taking the show on the roadAs an extension of the success of the journal, Harborside decided to take the education available in the print and digital pages and amplify it through a triple-accredited conference. And with that, JADPRO Live was launched. The sixth JADPRO Live annual conference, held in Seattle, WA in 2019 welcomed more than 1,500 attendees. Support in numbersWorking on a team is nothing new to APs in oncology. But while APs were veterans in terms of working with their colleagues, in the past it was often difficult to connect with like-minded APs from different organizations and practice types in order to share experiences and information. It seemed like a natural extension to work with influential leaders in the field of oncology advanced practice to oversee the creation of APSHO: the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology. 
CommitteesAPSHO members are eligible to join committees as a way to get involved with the society and network. The Awards and Recognition CommitteeThe Awards and Recognition Committee develops and supports advanced practice awards and recognition initiatives for the society, including the Mary Pazdur Award for Excellence in Advanced Practice in Oncology. Learn MoreThe Communications CommitteeThe Communications Committee focuses on supporting APSHO via communication and information dissemination within APSHO, and promoting APSHO to advanced practitioners both within and outside of the society. Learn MoreThe Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CommitteeThe Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee focuses on guiding APSHO in making an intentional effort to ensure diversity and inclusion is present in the work of APSHO and throughout the organization. Learn MoreThe APSHO Education CommitteeThe APSHO Education Committee builds a program of scholarly educational initiatives aimed at supporting advanced practitioners in oncology at all levels of practice and in varied practice settings. Learn MoreThe Membership CommitteeThe Membership Committee has clear goals and responsibilities for the new society: member recruitment and further defining membership and its benefits. Learn MoreThe Professional Development and Leadership CommitteeThe Professional Development and Leadership Committee serves to develop leadership and professional development resources for APSHO members. Learn MoreThe APSHO Radiation Oncology CommitteeThe APSHO Radiation Oncology Committee supports advanced practitioners by enhancing communication, fostering education, promoting their role, and offering mentorship to ensure high-quality patient care. Learn MoreThe Research and Quality Improvement CommitteeThe Research and Quality Improvement Committee focuses on the involvement of the AP in research and quality improvement through mentorship and providing opportunities to present and publish professional projects. Learn MoreFoundationGive to the APSHO FoundationYour gift directly supports the professional development of advanced practitioners in hematology and oncology through dynamic APSHO initiatives, such as:
Donate More InfoAPSHO is a 501(c)6 nonprofit membership organization consisting of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists, and advanced practice nurses, all working in oncology. The organization began in January of 2014. The organization is managed by a Board of Directors. The Board must include at least one nurse practitioner, one physician assistant, and one pharmacist. The business of APSHO is conducted by various committees comprising APSHO member volunteers. This work is supported by the staff of APSHO's management company, Harborside. DisclaimerBe aware that APSHO is not a medical facility and cannot provide guidance about treatment. Contact your healthcare provide for medical information. |
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