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    Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care
    Oncology nurse education
    Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care
    January 13, 2023
    Oncology Nurse Uses Retirement to Help Patients and Healthcare Professionals Understand Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker Testing Results
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    Oncology Nurse Uses Retirement to Help Patients and Healthcare Professionals Understand Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker Testing Results
    November 11, 2022
    The Life of Marie Curie and Her Contributions to Oncology
    Cancer treatments
    The Life of Marie Curie and Her Contributions to Oncology
    November 07, 2022
    Post-Flooding Natural Disaster Cancer Considerations and Patient Education Points
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    Post-Flooding Natural Disaster Cancer Considerations and Patient Education Points
    September 28, 2022
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    August 19, 2022
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    ONS Gathers Healthcare Experts, Government Agencies for Policy Summit
    Health Policy

    ONS Gathers Healthcare Experts, Government Agencies for Policy Summit

    Nurse practitioners (NPs) are key to improving the quality of care for their patients with cancer through advocacy—both in institutions across the country and in legislative offices on Capitol Hill. With the intent to remove barriers so NPs can help move the needle for healthcare policy, ONS’s Center for Advocacy and Health Policy held the summit, “Policy Barriers and Opportunities to NPs in Oncology,” on April 10, 2018, in Washington, DC.

    April 19, 2018
    ONS Scholar-in-Residence Will Drive Nursing Research, Highlight Scientists
    ONS News

    ONS Scholar-in-Residence Will Drive Nursing Research, Highlight Scientists

    Whether being called on to inform the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative, develop novel resources for patients with prostate cancer, or create programs for smoking cessation, nurse scientists are continually advancing patient-centered oncology care. Nurse researcher contributions have led to improved patient outcomes, better symptom management interventions, and overall quality of care. As part of its commitment to future nursing research, ONS created a new scholar-in-residence position to drive and inform the Society’s research agenda and highlight the integral work of ONS member nurse scientists who are moving the needle for patients with cancer.

    April 11, 2018
    ONS Members Help Define Checkpoint Inhibitor Adverse Event Guidelines
    Immunotherapy

    ONS Members Help Define Checkpoint Inhibitor Adverse Event Guidelines

    Because the treatment of symptoms, side effects, and adverse events associated with immunotherapies can differ greatly from the standard of care, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)—along with experts from ONS staff and membership—collaborated to develop guidelines to inform clinicians about managing immune-related adverse events associated with checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

    March 16, 2018
    ONS Board Establishes Process for Officer Election, Begins Charter for Leadership Committee
    ONS board of directors

    ONS Board Establishes Process for Officer Election, Begins Charter for Leadership Committee

    On its January conference call, the ONS Board of Directors completed work that will guide ONS leadership for the future.

    March 13, 2018
    Ruth McCorkle
    ONS News

    McCorkle Is the First Nurse to Receive Yale Cancer Center Lifetime Achievement Award

    ONS member Ruth McCorkle, PhD, RN, FAAN, was awarded the Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her national and international contributions to oncology, specifically in the areas of palliative care, psychosocial care, and quality of life research. McCorkle is the first nurse to receive this honor from the Yale Cancer Center.

    January 19, 2018
    Margo McCaffery’s Contributions to Pain Management
    Pain management

    Remembering Margo McCaffery’s Contributions to Pain Management

    Former ONS member Margo McCaffery, RN, MS, FAAN, was a leader and pioneer in pain management for nursing. Through her work, she helped to identify and treat patients with acute and chronic pain in a number of healthcare settings. McCaffery’s 1968 definition of pain was simple—“It’s whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever and wherever the person says it does.” Her words have become a touchstone for clinicians addressing and treating patients in pain.

    January 18, 2018
    How Your Vote for Directors-at-Large Positions the Selection of ONS Board Officers
    ONS Leadership

    How Your Vote for Directors-at-Large Positions the Selection of ONS Board Officers

    Happy New Year! The beginning of the year is a time to look forward and anticipate possibilities. It is also a time to reflect on what has been accomplished in the past year. 

    January 08, 2018
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    ONS News

    Oncology Nurse and ONS Member Named President of Johns Hopkins Health System

    ONS member and oncology nurse, Kevin Sowers, MSN, RN, FAAN, former president of Duke University Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC, was appointed president of the John Hopkins Health System and executive vice president of Johns Hopkins Medicine, both in Baltimore, MD, on December 8, 2017, and begins his tenure on February 1, 2018. He is only the second person in Johns Hopkins history to hold these dual roles.

    December 13, 2017
    Nurse empowerment

    Mary Cooley Becomes ONS’s First Scholar-in-Residence

    December 08, 2017
    Sangeeta Agarawal
    Nurse empowerment

    Oncology Nurse and ONS Member Selected to Attend Global Entrepreneur Summit in India

    In clinics across the country, oncology nurses are moving the needle when it comes to patient-centered care. They innovate, create practice change, and are the lifelines for many of their patients. One oncology nurse and ONS member has combined her unique background in software development and health care to form a new business that aims to provide real-time practice resources to oncology nurses. In recognition of her achievements, ONS member and chief executive officer of Helpsy Health, Sangeeta Agarawal, RN, has been selected to attend the 8th annual Global Entrepreneur Summit (GES) in Hyderabad, India.

    November 30, 2017
    Nurse empowerment

    ONS to Address Need for Continuing Education in Genetics With Free Webinar

    October 23, 2017
    CMS Adjustment Payments for Part B Drugs
    Cancer health policy

    ONS Opposes CMS Adjustment Payments for Part B Drugs

    On August 21, 2017, ONS submitted comments to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma, opposing the agency’s proposed policy to include Medicare Part B drugs in the calculation of Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) payment adjustments.

    September 06, 2017
    Ambulatory Staffing
    Nurse staffing

    What Is ONS’s Perspective on the Ambulatory Staffing Dilemma?

    Appropriate nurse staffing is only one of the critical factors that contribute to optimal patient outcomes and is as important as the systems, technology, and quality standards in any care setting. The relationship between poor staffing, daily variation in quality, and increased workload to increased care errors, missed care, and patient and nurse dissatisfaction is well described.

    August 23, 2017
    ONS Leadership

    Board of Directors Sets Goals for 2017–2018

    Each June, the ONS Board finalizes its goals for the remainder of the year through the middle of following year. The process is collaborative, and ideas are gathered from each board member. Our hope is that the goals we work toward during the upcoming year will make us an effective, strategic, and nimble board for our members.

    August 02, 2017
    Member Feedback
    ONS Leadership

    ONS’s 2017 Financial Priorities Are Based on Member Feedback

    The ONS budgeting cycle is not unlike what occurs annually at each of our healthcare settings. ONS staff and senior leadership work to develop a budget each year. In March 2017, the ONS Board of Directors met with staff to review the year-end financials for 2016. This review helps us prepare for the treasurer’s presentation during the Business Meeting at the 42nd Annual ONS Congress in Denver in May.  We will meet again in September and October to review and approve the proposed budget for 2018.

    April 04, 2017
    Heather Mackey
    Standards

    What Is ONS’s Process for Creating Oncology Nursing Competencies?

    The ONS Oncology Nurse Generalist competencies define the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities that nurses new to oncology practice should develop or acquire within the first one to two years of oncology practice. The target audience includes both beginning nurses new to practice as well as seasoned nurses who enter the oncology specialty after working in another area.

    April 04, 2017
    HVO and ONS
    ONS News

    ONS, HVO Partnership Offers International Opportunities for Nurses

    In a new international partnership, ONS is teaming up with Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) to provide opportunities for ONS members to work with healthcare providers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Volunteers are given the opportunity to make an impact by sharing their expertise through educating, training, and developing healthcare professionals in LMICs.

    March 16, 2017
    Developing Oncology Partnerships Around the World
    ONS News

    Developing Oncology Partnerships Around the World

    By 2035, it’s expected that 22 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed annually around the world. The global burden of cancer care and treatment is something that affects all nations and cultures. Through collaboration, understanding, and a dedication to forging new relationships, oncology professionals from around the world are coming together to fight for their patients and colleagues on February 4, 2017, for World Cancer Day.

    February 02, 2017
    Karen Meneses
    ONS News

    ONS Member Meneses Named UAB’s 2016 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer

    After more than 40 years as an oncology educator, researcher, and nurse, ONS member Karen Meneses, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been named the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB’s) 2016 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer. This is the highest honor given at the university, and Meneses is only the second nurse from UAB’s school of nursing to ever receive the honor.

    January 31, 2017
    ONS News

    Stay Tuned for the Launch of the New ONS Voice

    Happy New Year! With a new year comes new changes: earlier this month, ONS published the inaugural print issue of the ONS Voice, which is replacing your monthly ONS Connect. But we haven’t just given the news magazine a facelift: the ONS Voice is so much more than just “the new ONS Connect.”
    January 16, 2017
    Cancer moonshot

    ONS Member Speaks on Moonshot Panel at White House

    Healthcare professionals and oncology experts from around the United States gathered at the White House on January 11, 2017, for a conference addressing the challenges of cancer care. The meeting, Making Health Care Better: Community Oncology, invited experts to discuss the progress made in research, prevention, coverage, and quality of care.
    January 12, 2017
    ONS News

    How ONS Is Improving Membership Experience

    Albert Einstein once said, “Strive not to be a success but rather to be of value.” This is symbolic of how the ONS Board of Directors and staff are always looking for ways to improve your membership experience and to be of value to our members. One of the ways we do this is by engaging local chapters at the regional chapter office program (RCOP). We want to know your chapters’ best practices and challenges so that we can share this information with other chapters and ascertain how ONS can serve as a resource at the local level.
    December 06, 2016
    Healthcare safety standards

    ONS Connects You to Cutting-Edge Standards to Support Your Practice

    Although it’s hard to find the time to do so during a busy shift, there are times when you need to consult the best practice standards to support your work for a particular process. Whether you’re considering the best procedure for a central line dressing change or accessing an implanted port, or you’re considering the verification process and the best way to administer an IV chemotherapy agent, you need to know that your policies—and the competencies which you've engrained into your memory—are evidence-based and supported by your institution and professional organizations. Quality outcomes and measurements have never been more central to health care than they are now, and ONS-developed standards go a long way to supporting your practice.
    November 21, 2016
    ONS News

    NAM Elects ONS Member Bruner to 2016 Class of Leading Health Scientists

    The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), formerly the Institute of Medicine, has elected ONS member Deborah W. Bruner, RN, PhD, FAAN, to its 2016 class of leading health scientists and international members. Bruner, professor in the department of radiation oncology at Emory University and associate director of faculty membership, training, and education at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, has long been recognized for her work in clinical trials and her research of sexuality after cancer therapy.
    November 08, 2016
    ONS News

    ONS Makes Nurses’ Voices Heard During Hill Days

    The political stars were aligned, a rarity in today’s contentious environment, as ONS held its first organizational advocacy days in Washington, DC, in September 2016. A total of 100 oncology nurses took part in the event to carry the ONS Health Policy Agenda and legislative priority list to Capitol Hill.
    November 01, 2016
    Nurse empowerment

    New Nurse Scientist Finds Mentorship in ONS Foundation Research Intensive

    Oncology nurse scientists are driving new advancements in patient-centered cancer care through their research. But getting your research off the ground can be difficult. Seeking the advice and expertise of experienced nurse scientists can be a key component in successfully moving your research to the next level.
    September 23, 2016
    ONS board of directors

    How the Strategic Plan Drives the ONS Board’s Work

    One of the ONS Board of Directors’ goals is to increase your familiarity with us and what we are currently working on for the Society. In July we met with more than 400 other ONS leaders in Pittsburgh for Leadership Weekend. Board members from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, ONS Foundation, and Leadership Development Council were included, as well as community and chapter leaders. It was an exciting weekend with a lot of enthusiastic and energized leaders.
    September 06, 2016
    Congressman discussing Palliative Care Legislation
    ONS News

    Representing ONS for Palliative Care Legislation

    By Fran Fanning, RN, BS, OCN

    August 18, 2016
    ONS board of directors

    One Month, Two Board Meetings, Three New Board Members

    May was an incredibly busy and fruitful time for the ONS Board of Directors. It’s one of the few months in which the Board meets twice to discuss strategic initiatives.
    August 02, 2016
    Cancer treatments

    CDC Advises Against Using Oral Liquid Docusate

    In an update released on July 8, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended against using oral liquid docusate for patients because it was linked an outbreak of infections caused by Burkholderia cepacia complex. As of July 18, 2016, 49 confirmed cases have been confirmed in five different states.
    July 25, 2016
    ONS News

    Celebrate Outstanding Work in Cancer with ONS Awards

    Do you know a fellow ONS member who deserves recognition for his or her outstanding work and dedication? Perhaps you know a nurse who continuously goes above and beyond, or an employer who takes care of its employees.ONS recognizes oncology nurses, researchers, and employees each year who go above and beyond the call of duty. These awards celebrate individuals and teams in a variety of specialties. Learn more about each award and how it may apply to you, your institution, or someone you know.
    July 12, 2016

    Big Change Started in San Antonio

    In an amazing four days in Texas during the ONS 41st Annual Congress, I had the opportunity to learn from experts in oncology care. Four session tracks (Clinical Practice, Leadership/Management/Education, Advanced Practice, and Research) allowed attendees to tailor learning and skill building to their specific needs. We heard from many of you about how much you appreciated the advanced learning level of presentations during interactive sessions that allowed you get the information you needed.
    July 05, 2016
    ONS Members Talking at OVAC Advocacy Day
    Cancer healthcare advocacy

    ONS Member Speaks to U.S. Congress at OVAC Advocacy Day

    I was honored and thrilled to represent the Oncology Nursing Society at this year’s One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) lobby day during National Nurses Week on May 10th 2016. For those unfamiliar with OVAC, it “is a collaboration of national non-profit organizations representing millions of Americans, delivering a unified message to Congress and the White House on the need for increased cancer-related appropriations.”
    June 15, 2016
    Two ONS members have a conversation
    ONS News

    ONS Member Attends OVAC Hill Day; Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day; NAM, Others Convene For Progress Meeting

    ONS works diligently to keep oncology nurses at the forefront of policy decisions in the United States. Find out more about what ONS is doing in Washington, DC through our Capitol Roundup.
    June 01, 2016
    ONS board of directors

    Board Begins Work on Newly Approved Bylaw Changes

    Your ONS Board has been evaluating the recommendations from the organizational assessment performed last year. From those recommendations, new bylaws were proposed for the structure of the Board and for transitioning the Nominating Committee to a Leadership Development Committee.
    June 01, 2016
    ONS News

    Apply for the ONS Seal of Approval

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    May 26, 2016
    ONS News

    Learn more about the ONS Seal of Approval

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    May 26, 2016
    Oncology nurse influence

    ONS Punches Ticket for Delegation to Cuba

    In 1928, President Calvin Coolidge arrived in Cuba on the deck of a battleship. In 2016, President Obama landed in the capital city of Havana. In the 88 years between their presidencies, no sitting U.S. president set foot on Cuban soil. With recent political discussions and leadership changes, relations have warmed between the United States and Cuba, reestablishing the exchange of business, commerce, communication, and tourism.
    May 25, 2016
    ONS Chapter advocates in DC
    Cancer healthcare advocacy

    Legislation Passed to Combat Opioid Abuse; ONS Chapter Advocates in DC; ONS, CMS, Others Discuss Medicare Changes

    ONS works to advocate for oncology nurses every day. Find out more about what's happening on Capitol Hill and around the country in ONS's Capitol Roundup.
    May 24, 2016
    Oncology nurse advocates in Washington D.C.
    Cancer healthcare advocacy

    Becoming a Nursing Advocate in Washington, DC

    From March 6—8, 2016, I had the amazing opportunity to take part in the Nurses in Washington Internship (NIWI). NIWI is a program in which nurses from different disciplines come together from all over the country to discuss and receive healthcare policy and advocacy training.
    April 18, 2016
    Breast cancer

    ONS Members Deliver Presentation at Breast Cancer Conference in Singapore

    Through its international work, ONS has become known for providing quality care information and content to oncology nurses around the globe. One recent example is the Asia-Pacific Breast Cancer Summit, held in Singapore from February 26–28, 2016, where ONS was invited to create a session specific to oncology nursing for February 27. ONS members Nancy Houlihan, RN, MA, AOCN®, and Jean Rosiak, DNP, RN, AOCNP®, CBCN®, traveled to Singapore to present on a number of topics affecting oncology nursing in the treatment of patients with breast cancer. While there, they noted the similarities and differences between treatment and healthcare practices in the region.
    April 13, 2016
    ONS president-elect, Susan Schneider, PhD, RN, AOCN®
    ONS Leadership

    ONS President-Elect Presents to Senate Members on Nursing Workforce

    As one of the largest professions in the United States, nursing encompasses many different avenues of study and patient care. From bedside to research to education and beyond, this workforce accounts for more than 3 million RNs. On March 15, ONS president-elect, Susan Schneider, PhD, RN, AOCN®, FAAN, presented at the Nursing Community Senate Caucus in Washington, DC. The caucus provided nursing advocates a forum to relay the importance of the field of nursing to senators.
    April 12, 2016
    A picture of the Capitol Building
    Cancer moonshot

    Capitol Hill Roundup: ONS Opens Office in DC, Obama Addresses Opioid Epidemic, ONS Member Appointed to Blue Ribbon Panel

    Political policies, especially those concerning health care and cancer care, are constantly changing. It’s hard to stay up to date with the constant evolution of events on Capitol Hill. ONS works to make certain that oncology nurses are represented during discussions that impact their practice, as well as the whole healthcare arena. Learn more about the happenings on the Hill that potentially could impact oncology nurses.
    April 05, 2016
    ONS members
    ONS membership

    ONS Moves Forward, Focusing on Member Benefits and Experience

    The ONS budgeting cycle is not unlike what occurs annually at each of our healthcare settings. ONS staff and senior leadership work to develop a budget each year, which is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. The budget is monitored throughout the year, year-end results are presented to the Board, and an annual report is provided to the membership during the business meeting held at ONS Congress. The Board also works with staff and senior leadership to tie the budget to our mission and vision, while reviewing our membership feedback on what they feel is valuable, or could benefit their membership experience.
    April 05, 2016
    Outside of the Capitol Building
    Cancer moonshot

    Capitol Hill Roundup: ONS Member Speaks at Seattle National Moonshot Roundtable, IOM Changes Its Name, Experts Call for Cancer Moonshot to Focus on Screening and Prevention

    Capitol Hill is a dynamic, fluid atmosphere, especially for oncology nursing advocacy. ONS is constantly working to provide nurses with a voice at a federal level by representing them in political arenas in Washington, DC, and around the country. Find out what ONS does to advocate for its members and oncology nurses across the United States.
    March 23, 2016
    ONS members with Senator Warren
    Cancer healthcare advocacy

    ONS Joins OVAC Advocacy Day to Share the Role of Oncology Nurses in Cancer Care

    Last month it was my pleasure, as an ONS Capitol Gang member and an active member of the National Capitol Chapter, to represent oncology nurses at the annual Once Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) Hill Day. It was an incredible adventure. The first day was filled with training and networking with other cancer advocates. We then marched up to Capitol Hill to meet with our U.S. senators and representatives.
    March 15, 2016
    ONS group at the National Institutes of Health

    ONS Group Receives Private Tour of NIH and NCI Clinical Center

    On January 28, 2016, a group of 15 ONS members, led by Chief Executive Officer Brenda Nevidjon, MSN, RN, FAAN, participated in an inside view of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
    March 15, 2016
    Nursing education

    ONS Members Teach Advanced Courses in Palliative Care in the Middle East

    Health care, specifically oncology, doesn’t adhere to country borders or cultural differences. Cancer, in its many forms, affects millions the world over, and groups like the Middle East Cancer Consortium (MECC) and ONS are working diligently to spread quality cancer care interventions to the region.
    March 11, 2016
    ONS News

    How Oncology Nurses Can Help Patients Mitigate the Cost-Sharing Burden of Treament

    Increasing healthcare expenses have become a major concern for patients with cancer, especially considering the cost of oncology medications and treatment plans. On Friday, February 26, ONS President-Elect Susan Schneider, PhD, RN, AOCN®, FAAN, participated in a discussion titled “Exploring Innovative Strategies to Mitigate Cost-Sharing Burdens for Patients” at the event Cost-Sharing Roundtable: Improving Patient Access to Critical Therapies hosted by the Patient Access Network (PAN) and the American Journal of Managed Care in Washington, DC.
    March 04, 2016
    Nurse well-being

    ONS Member Recognized for Work in Self-Care, Symptom Management

    For many, oncology isn’t just a profession. It’s a devotion and a passion. It becomes an encompassing enterprise through which one strives to make the lives of patients and nurses better. That’s ONS member Marylin J. Dodd, PhD, RN, FAAN. She’s been named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) for her groundbreaking work in self-care, along with her studies in symptom management.
    March 02, 2016
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