November 19, 2018
Colleen McCracken BSN, RN, CMSRN, CHPN, OCN®, Congress Planning Team Member Moral distress is a well-known concern in oncology nursing. Oncology nurses are at high risk for this. It can lead to compassion fatigue, burnout, and even interfere with their overall well-being. It’s a significant problem in nursing that can impact quality of care, increase […]
Read more
November 12, 2018
Jen Krause, National Conference Director Because not everyone could attend Congress this year, ONS is bringing Congress to you. You can now watch popular sessions from the 2018 Congress from your home or office and even earn free CNE for these on-demand sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to access high-quality content and education and to […]
Read more
November 7, 2018
Sarah Merkle, RN, MSN, AOCNS® OCONS Chapter Social Media Chair I think most of us can admit that we have let the location of a conference influence our attendance. If you have been waiting to attend ONS Congress, 2019 is definitely a year to consider! Congress 2019 will be held in beautiful Anaheim, California. With […]
Read more
October 29, 2018
Kathleen Wiley, RN, MSN, AOCNS® A wise woman (OK, my mom) once gave me some wonderful advice. She said you should always be planning your next getaway. “Always know when you will get to spend time focusing on you next, doing things you enjoy,” she’d say. I would argue that her advice applies to the […]
Read more
October 22, 2018
Pamela Grubbs, MS, APRN-BC, CNS, AOCNS®, Congress Planning Team Member Picture it: You’re coming on for a 12-hour night shift and get a report that one of your patients had to be emergently medicated because of agitation and threats of violence. Do you feel your heart start to race? Maybe your palms get a little […]
Read more
October 15, 2018
Jen Krause, National Conference Director Every year, a group of ONS staff members get together to develop the annual Congress theme—something inspiring that captures what’s happening in oncology nursing while also tying together the look and feel of the conference. It’s not easy. Not every idea is a good idea, and it can take a […]
Read more
October 8, 2018
Trey Woods, Congress Planning Team Chair Have you ever thought about applying to be part of the ONS Congress Content Planning Team? Have you ever wondered what kind of planning and coordination was involved with putting together a conference the size of ONS Congress? Well, let me share a bit of insight as chair of […]
Read more
October 1, 2018
Brenda Wolles, MS, RN, OCN®, CNL ONS Congress has five different session tracks to assist you in finding content that meets your needs. The content areas are designed to align with your area of practice and expertise in oncology nursing. All session tracks are available to Congress attendees, so you can mix and match sessions […]
Read more
September 24, 2018
Linda M. Worrall, RN, MSN The reasons for attending the ONS Congress are as varied as the 4,000 annual attendees. It’s always exciting to hear why an oncology nurse wants to attend the largest cancer nursing education event of the year. Congress helps transform the oncology profession, and attending the conference provides nurses with the […]
Read more