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    The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns
    Treatment side effects
    The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns
    December 18, 2020
    In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Kind
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    In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Kind
    December 11, 2020
    Nursing Innovation Links Rural Facilities to Resources and Experts to Provide High-Quality Care Across the Country
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    Nursing Innovation Links Rural Facilities to Resources and Experts to Provide High-Quality Care Across the Country
    December 04, 2020
    Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists
    Oncology nurse influence
    Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists
    November 27, 2020
    ELNEC Milestone Marks Transformation of EOL Care for Countless Patients With Cancer
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    ELNEC Milestone Marks Transformation of EOL Care for Countless Patients With Cancer
    November 20, 2020
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    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
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    May 26, 2016
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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 self-care

    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
    The Capitol Building in nice weather
    ONS News

    Capitol Hill Roundup: President-Elect Speaks at Panel; ONS Members Attend Biden Roundtable

    Big change often comes from small beginnings. That’s why our ONS members, staff, and representatives are working every day to bring the fight of the oncology nurse to the forefront of the political world. One of the most important services ONS provides to its members involves advocating for oncology nurses and their patients in the political arenas on Capitol Hill and throughout the country.
    March 02, 2016
    Cancer health policy

    Ensure Your Choices Have the Right Consequences

    In the late 1970s, President Nixon declared a war on cancer that exponentially grew research and changed prevention, screening, and treatment, leading to improved cancer survival. Yet, we have a long way to go.
    March 01, 2016
    Cancer moonshot

    Brenda Nevidjon Attends Cancer Moonshot Roundtable With Vice President Biden

    Vice President Joe Biden is currently touring the country to meet with healthcare experts and research scientists to understand the challenges facing the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative announced by President Obama during his State of the Union Address. ONS Chief Executive Officer Brenda Nevidjon, RN, MSN, FAAN, sat on the panel to address the important role of oncology nurses in the vice president’s Moonshot Initiative.
    February 26, 2016
    Cancer health disparities

    ONS Member Travels to South Africa for Pediatric Oncology Conference

    When young people are diagnosed with cancer, regardless of the type, it feels particularly heartbreaking. When they’re forced to face such a deadly disease, they deserve treatment that gives them the best chance at survival. Unfortunately, not all parts of the world are equal. On average, survival rates in low- and middle-income countries can be as low as 5%, compared to 80% in high-income countries.
    February 25, 2016
    ONS Advocates for Maryland Right to Try
    Cancer healthcare advocacy

    ONS Advocates for Maryland Right to Try Legislation

    Late last year, I had the honor to represent ONS and meet with Maryland State Senator Bryan Simonaire (R-MD) to discuss his bill that seeks to provider greater access to experimental treatments for patients, particularly those with cancer, who otherwise might not have such options. It was an advocacy experience that, regardless of the bill’s passage, reminded me of how important it is for oncology nurses to do what we do best: educate others on planned treatments and symptom management.
    February 12, 2016
    E-Cigarette advertisement effects
    Cancer risk factors

    CDC: E-Cigarette Ads Are Reaching Middle and High School Students

    In a recent release, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that more than 18 million students in middle and high school are exposed to electronic cigarette advertising that promotes smoking to underage children.
    February 11, 2016
    Oncology nursing community

    Special Interest Groups to Become ONS Communities

    2016 is a year of big change for ONS. One of those big changes is refocusing our special interest groups (SIGs) to better meet the needs of our members.
    February 01, 2016
    ONS board of directors

    Proposed Bylaw Changes for 2016 Affect Governance, Member Communities

    To better position ONS as an organization in the future, the ONS Board of Directors recently consulted with the Whole Mind Strategy Group, an agency that examines organizations and reports on any potential improvements back to the organization with regards to structure, efficiency, and governance. After careful review, the ONS Board of Directors translated the findings into four proposed changes to ONS’s bylaws.
    January 08, 2016
    American Cancer Society (ACS)

    ONS Member Will Serve as American Cancer Society Board Chair in 2016

    Longtime ONS member Scarlott Mueller, RN, MPH, has been appointed as the new chair of the American Cancer Society (ACS) Board of Directors for 2016. In the past, she served as president-elect for the ONS Foundation and is a current and active ONS member.
    January 06, 2016
    Chemotherapy

    New Chemo Course Offers New Option for Nurses

    In the past, the only option nurses had to obtain their ONS Provider Card for chemotherapy administration was by taking the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate Course exclusively. With the addition of the Chemotherapy Biotherapy: Fundamentals of Administration course, that's about to change.
    January 06, 2016
    ONS News

    A New Year Brings a New Frequency to ONS Connect

    Welcome to 2016! I don’t know about you, but 2015 just flew by. I can always hope 2016 moves at a more measured pace, but in our ever-evolving, high-tech society, it will probably move along even faster.
    January 05, 2016
    ONS Congress

    ONS Connect Brings Congress 2014 to You Through Quotes

    I love quotes. I love collecting them from books, movies, speeches, etc. and writing them down to reflect on. The 39th Annual ONS Congress in Anaheim was a gold mine of great quotes and information.
    May 28, 2014
    Nursing education

    Welcome to the New ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate Course

    You have probably heard that there are changes to the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate Course as of this winter. It can be hard to keep up your nursing licenses and certifications, let alone any changes to the processes, so hopefully this post can help simplify the changes.
    December 10, 2013
    Nurse staffing

    ONS Seeks a Dynamic and Visionary Oncology Nurse to Serve as Editor of ONS Connect

    The ONS Connect editor ensures that the journal’s content supports the news magazine’s mission and is appropriate and appealing to members at all practice levels. He or she selects and works with contributing editors, leads editorial board meetings, and conducts publication programs and activities.
    December 03, 2013
    Nurse staffing

    How to Enter the Oncology Nursing Field as a New Grad: Part I

    In student nursing forums, I’ve read questions like, “I just graduated and am looking for a job in oncology. Any suggestions?” On the hospital and cancer center job boards, the requirements for nursing positions in oncology are often lengthy and technical. Almost all of them start with “Minimum experience required: one to three years of hospital experience.
    May 24, 2013
    Chemotherapy

    ONS Makes Changes to Chemotherapy Course for 2014

    You asked, and we lis­tened. Although it’s cru­cial to your day-to-day work as an oncol­ogy nurse, you’ve told us that the vast amount of con­tent cov­ered in the ONS Chemother­apy and Bio­ther­apy course is dif­fi­cult to absorb over the two-day, 16-hour in-person time­frame. To bet­ter meet your needs, ONS is replac­ing the two-day, face-to-face chemother­apy course with an inter­ac­tive, com­pre­hen­sive, online course that will offer a cer­tifi­cate indi­cat­ing the learner pos­sesses spe­cific spe­cialty knowl­edge (from ONCC) and a con­tin­u­ing nurs­ing edu­ca­tion cer­tifi­cate and provider card (from ONS).
    April 23, 2013
    ONS membership

    Subscribe Now to Get the Latest Oncology Nursing News

    If you are not an ONS member, you are missing out on one of the Society’s premier benefits: monthly delivery of ONS Connect. This dynamic oncology nursing news magazine is designed with you in mind, offering concise, easy-to-read information that will help you in your daily practice. Each issue invites readers to

    April 22, 2013
    ONS News

    Receive a Free Sample Issue of Our Award-Winning Cancer Nursing Publication

    The Oncology Nursing Society pub­lishes award-​​winning cancer nursing publications, including jour­nals, books, and resources for health­care pro­fes­sion­als ded­i­cated to qual­ity can­cer care. To receive a com­pli­men­tary copy of ONS Con­nect, email customer.​service@​ons.​org and include in the mes­sage “free sam­ple of ONS Con­nect,” your name, work affil­i­a­tion, and pre­ferred mail­ing address. Thank you for your inter­est in ONS pub­li­ca­tions. (Limit one per requestor, non​members only).

    April 22, 2013
    Oncology nursing community

    What’s Old Is New Again on the ONS Virtual Communities

    During a recent ONS Board of Directors meeting, we learned that ONS’s virtual communities (VCs) have been updated with new links that yield better information, faster. For a closer view, go to the ONS website’s membership tab and check the lower right-hand corner. You’ll find links to the SIGs, Leadership, and Chapters VCs.
    April 21, 2013
    ONS News

    ONS Rallies for Relevance in 2013 and Beyond

    The changing economic climate and generational desires have impacted nursing organizations that have traditionally been strong advocates to educate nurses and improve patient care.
    February 20, 2013
    Oncology nurse influence

    How Can We Improve the Way the Media Portrays the Nursing Profession?

    From M*A*S*H to ER, House to Nurse Jackie and more, television has represented nurses in varying degrees.
    December 06, 2012
    Oncology nurses need grief resolution
    Nurse self-care

    To Retain Oncology Nurses, Offer Grief Resolution

    As a career, oncology nursing is rewarding, but it involves frequent care of patients at the end of life.
    October 02, 2012
    Genetics & genomics

    Session Helps Take the Mystery Out of Colon Cancer Genetics

    When Patri­cia Kelly, DNP, APRN, CNS, AOCN®, research/​evidence-​​based prac­tice facil­i­ta­tor and genomics con­sul­tant at Texas Health Pres­by­ter­ian Hos­pi­tal Dal­las, pre­sented a genet­ics ses­sion.
    May 09, 2012
    ONS News

    ONS and ASCO Release Revised Chemotherapy Safety Standards

    In 2011, a work­group con­sist­ing of Amer­i­can Soci­ety of Clin­i­cal Oncol­ogy (ASCO) and ONS mem­bers was con­vened to review feed­back received since pub­li­ca­tion of the ASCO/​​ONS Stan­dards for Safe Chemother­apy Admin­is­tra­tion in 2009 and to clar­ify the stan­dards as needed. The most sig­nif­i­cant change is the deci­sion to extend their scope to the inpa­tient set­ting. This
    February 27, 2012
    Nurse navigator

    Nurse Navigators Need These "Big 3" Resources

    I have a job that doesn’t feel like a job at all . . . but don’t tell my boss. I consult members of the Midwest Cancer Alliance while they establish and enhance patient navigation systems. A large part of the role involves coaching and connecting clinicians with resources.
    January 06, 2012
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