ONS 34th Annual Congress Registration Now Open
Get ready to head to San Antonio, TX, April 30-May 3 to get the best oncology education around at the ONS 34th Annual Congress. Plus, you’ll get to celebrate your profession and the difference you make in the lives of patients and their families. Make your plans now to connect to 5,000 of your colleagues, get the latest cancer-care information, and enhance your career. Save $100 when you register by March 19!

Vote in the ONS National Election
Be sure to vote in the ONS National Election, which is open until February 14. Meet the candidates and access the ballot to vote for president-elect, treasurer, director-at-large, and Nominating Committee. You are an integral part to ensuring the voice and future of ONS and oncology nursing!

Register by January 13 for ONS Research Conference
Register now for the ONS 10th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research, February 12-14 in Orlando, FL. If you register by January 13, you’ll save an extra $100!

Submit Your Congress Abstract Today
The Congress Planning Team wants to hear from you! Submit your innovative, cutting-edge abstract for the ONS 34th Annual Congress, April 30 – May 3 in San Antonio, TX, now.  Submit your abstract by Tuesday, January 13 by 5pm EST.  If your abstract is accepted, you will be notified no later than March 2.

Order Your Copy of the New Edition of the Chemotherapy Guidelines!
Available in mid-February, you can now order your copy of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice (Third Edition). This latest edition of this best-selling resource has been revised and updated to represent the latest information in your specialty. Order your copy today and save!

New Resources Available from ONS!
Look for two new books from ONS! The Advanced Oncology Nursing Certification Review and Resource Manual can be used as both a study guide for advanced oncology nursing certification and a clinical resource. Order now and save on a special introductory discount offer! The new edition of the ONS Career Resource Guide: Marketing Yourself for Success will help you navigate your career path in these challenging times. Save when you order your copy today!

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.

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.

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.

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.