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Happy Holidays! The AOCNP/AOCNS Review Webcourses Now Available
Unwind and enjoy the holiday season while you participate in new ONS offerings that prepare you for the AOCNP® or AOCNS® certification examination. The December 8th AOCNP® and AOCNS® review webcourses help you effectively review material related to the certification tests. Both courses are self-paced and accessible online any time during the twelve-week period that your specific class is active. But hurry! They start soon, so be the first to participate in a very affordable program. Learn more and register today. Visit the AOCNP® or AOCNS® review webcourse sites.
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IOL and APN Conferences were a Wonderful Success!
Find out what happened at the ONS Ninth Annual Institutes of Learning and the ONS Advanced Practice Nursing Conference through the Society’s new blog – Re: Connect. A special thanks to ONS member and conference attendee Kimberly George for sharing her stories and photos from Seattle. Remember, you can continue the learning at home when you purchase session recordings from these quality educational programs. Conference attendees: log on now to the ONS Evaluation Center to get your CNE.
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Ask Your Burning Question
Last chats Friday and Monday! Lymphedema with Marybeth Singer
Do you have that one "burning question" that is difficult to find the answer to? Are you unsure of a practice or policy, and want to ask someone about it? Do you wish you could ask an expert and feel confident with the answer you’re given? Well, now you can, by joining us for the ONS Hot Topics Chat Series! Connect with experts, ask those questions and exchange dialogue with peers. Get your "burning question" answered! Learn more today, and check the schedule for the next Hot Topics chat session. |
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ONS Speaker Training Workshop – Just for Nurses!
Saturday, December 13, 2008 – Pittsburgh, PA – Learn to convey nursing information so that it sticks! This hands-on speaker training workshop focuses on delivery of nursing content. You will learn through discussion, practice, and personal coaching from nationally recognized nurse presenters. Improve your skills step-by-step throughout the day and leave ready to connect with your audience! This workshop is for both new and seasoned speakers. The Speaker Training Workshop is funded by the ONS Foundation endowment.
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Meet the Candidates for 2009 ONS National Election
Be prepared to vote in January. Meet the candidates now for President-Elect, Treasurer, Director-at-Large, and Nominating Committee. Voting opens January 2. You are an integral part to ensuring the voice and future of ONS and oncology nursing!
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New! Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Competencies
This document outlines specialty entry-level competencies for Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) who care for adult and late adolescent patients throughout the continuum of cancer care. Download to learn more. |
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Submit Your 2009 Congress Abstract Today
The 2009 Congress Planning Team wants to hear from you! Submit your innovative, cutting-edge abstract for the ONS 34th Annual Congress, April 30 – May 3, 2009, in San Antonio, TX, now. Submit your abstract by Tuesday, January 13, 2009, by 5pm EST. If your abstract is accepted, you will be notified no later than March 2.
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December ONS Connect Discusses Cancer Research in the Community
In the December issue of ONS Connect, ONS members explain how cutting-edge research is being offered in the community setting, so that patients can get advanced treatments while remaining close to home. Read more in ONS Connect’s interactive e-magazine. Do your patients have access to clinical trials in your community? Take this month’s instant poll.
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From prevention and identification of risk status to the development and use of targeted therapies, genomics is changing the face of oncology care. Check out the ONS Web Site Genetics Clinical and Patient Resource Areas for information about cancer genetics and its implications. |
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