Objective: Highlight examples of pediatric oncology nursing's accomplishments during the past 2 decades with attention to specialized practice, patient/family education, research/evidence-based practice, and advocacy and how these efforts can be leveraged to reduce disparities in the cure and care of children and adolescents with cancer.
Data sources: Review of currently published literature, guidelines, and websites documenting pediatric oncology nursing's contributions.
Conclusion: Over the past 20 years, the collective work of pediatric oncology nurses across the world has improved the care of children with cancer and their families and brought attention to areas of disparities.
Implications for nursing practice: Although work remains to reduce disparities, current evidence from nursing science and practice is available to address disparities and guide advocacy efforts for children and their families as well as the nurses who care for them.
Keywords: Advocacy; Childhood cancer; Disparities; Nursing practice; Nursing research; Patient/family education.
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