The POGO Pre-Symposium Nursing Day is a vital event held every two years, dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of nurses working in pediatric oncology. As nurses represent the largest group of healthcare professionals in this specialized field, this day plays a crucial role in bringing together healthcare practitioners and clinicians from across Ontario and beyond to share insights, research, and best practices in caring for childhood cancer patients and their families. The programming is carefully designed to address the timely and unique challenges faced by nurses in this emotionally and physically demanding field, fostering collaboration, education, and professional development. By creating a space for open dialogue, this event enhances the ability of nurses to provide compassionate and expert care to children, youth and families undergoing cancer treatment, ultimately improving patient outcomes and supporting families through their journey.

POGO hosts educational webinars throughout the year on a range of topics to support the learning needs of pediatric oncology providers, including nurses.

Ontario is fortunate to have several trained educators who are skilled in delivering the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Program, both in-person (preferred) and virtually. This program is designed to equip nurses with the essential knowledge to safely care for children and adolescents undergoing chemotherapy or biotherapy.

For more information about upcoming course offerings in your area or to request a session for your hospital, please contact Devon Williams, Senior Manager of Clinical and Support Programs.

POGO welcomes nursing students interested in a community placement related to pediatric oncology! Based in the POGO office, you will have the opportunity to contribute to current projects and initiatives of the POGO Nursing Committee and other POGO program areas, job-shadow pediatric oncology nurses in our POGO Satellite Clinic, POGO AfterCare Clinic, and POGO Interlink Nursing programs, and gain real-world experience through hands on-learning.

To learn more about community placement opportunities at POGO, please speak with your Program Coordinator or contact us.