About ONS

What is ONS?
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of over 35,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing. It's also the largest professional oncology association in the world.

ONS traces its origin to the first National Cancer Nursing Research Conference, supported by the American Nurses Association and the American Cancer Society (ACS) in 1973. Following this conference, a small group of oncology nurses met to discuss the need for a national organization to support their profession. Since its official incorporation in 1975, ONS has become a leader in cancer care. It has grown to include 231 chapters and 27 special interest groups. It provides information and education to nurses around the world. In addition, the Society plays an active role in advocacy activities at the local, state, national, and international levels. The achievement of the Society's vision and mission is predicated on a belief in six core values.

ONS members are a diverse group of professionals who represent a variety of professional roles, practice settings, and subspecialty practice areas. Registered nurses, including staff nurses, advanced practice nurses, case managers, educators, researchers, and consultants, and other healthcare professionals, benefit from membership. The Society offers useful information and opportunities for nurses at all levels, in all practice settings, and in all subspecialties.

Member Benefits
ONS members receive a wide array of useful professional resources. Visit the Membership area for a complete list of member benefits.

Corporate Reports
Review the NEW 2009 – 2012 ONS Strategic Plan, as well as the most recent annual report and environmental scan.

Directions to ONS
Get directions to the ONS National Office.

Contact ONS

Oncology Nursing Society
125 Enterprise Drive
RIDC Park West
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214
866-257-4ONS, toll free
412-859-6100, local
877-369-5497, fax
customer.service@ons.org, e-mail
http://www.ons.org/contact.shtml