ONS Virtual Conference Connects Nurses Around the World to Learn the Latest Evidence-Based Cancer Care
PITTSBURGH, PA—Connecting oncology nurses to resources and education with topics that support direct care nurses in their day-to-day practice, ONS will host its premier virtual oncology nursing conference, ONS Bridge™ (https://www.ons.org/bridge/2024), on September 10 and 12, 2024, with a bonus day on September 11, 2024. Attendees can experience expert education from their homes or workplaces through daily live sessions, a virtual exhibit hall, networking opportunities, and access to industry representatives. In addition, recorded sessions will be available until October 22, 2024.
“ONS Bridge provides a unique opportunity for oncology nurses worldwide to exchange knowledge and evidence-based practices in cancer care,” ONS Chief Executive Officer Brenda M. Nevidjon, MSN, RN, FAAN, said. “The virtual format allows nurses to connect with colleagues and industry sponsors from various settings, enriching their professional experience and enhancing patient care.”
At ONS Bridge, oncology nurses can:
- Earn approximately 20 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours through live or recorded sessions for flexible viewing.
- Connect with industry partners in a virtual learning hub, complete with free resources they can bring back to your practice.
- Attend industry events covering topics such as symptom management strategies, treatment indications, and more.
- Earn individual learning needs assessment points to put toward Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation recertification.
- Bring new ideas and improvement opportunities back to their institution to meet Magnet requirements, Commission on Cancer competency standards, and Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapies requirements.
Visit ons.org/bridge (https://www.ons.org/develop-your-career/professional-development/conferences/ons-bridge-virtual-conference) for more information and to register. Members of the media can email marketing@ons.org (mailto:marketing@ons.org) to register for a complimentary press pass.
Dive into even more professional development and be a part of history by submitting your abstract for the 50th Annual ONS Congress® held in Denver, CO, from April 9–13, 2025. Get a chance to present your findings at the largest in-person conference dedicated to oncology nursing by sharing an abstract during the submission period from August 13–September 26, 2024. Learn more about abstract submissions (https://www.ons.org/congress/2025/abstracts).
ONS is a professional association that represents 100,000 nurses and is the professional home to more than 35,000 members. ONS is committed to promoting excellence in oncology nursing and the transformation of cancer care. Since 1975, ONS has provided a professional community for oncology nurses, developed evidence-based education programs and treatment information, and advocated for patient care, all to improve quality of life and outcomes for patients with cancer and their families. Learn more at ons.org (http://www.ons.org/).