Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse

**Semantic type:** Biomedical Occupation or Discipline

**Definition:** A licensed Registered Nurse who has achieved the recognition of meeting criteria necessary to be specialized in the field of Pediatric Oncology, including working at least 1 year within the past 3 years with at least 1,000 hours spent in Pediatric Oncology Nursing within the past 2 1/2 years. In addition, at least 10 continuing education hours in the field of Pediatric Oncology Nursing should have been completed over the past 3 years.

**Synonyms:** - CPON