Nursing research--moving forward through networking, collaboration, and mentorship.

Numerous pediatric oncology nurses have provided the specialty with research that has established a foundation for the nursing care of children and adolescents with cancer. The research committee within APON is committed to facilitating further research development among pediatric oncology nurses. Research growth within APON will continue with the development of precongress research workshops for nurses interested in developing research projects, an advanced nursing research session to be held at the next national conference, and the organization of networking among pediatric oncology nurse researchers. Additionally, the research column will provide nurses with a review of the research process over the next several issues. Knowledge building is an evolving, dynamic process that is rapidly changing due to the newness of the specialty. As the pediatric oncology specialty continues to grow, networking, collaboration, and mentorship must become the keys to facilitating future research growth within APON.