March 7, 2019
Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, Oncology Clinical Specialist How comfortable are you with managing patients receiving immunotherapy? Do you need more information about approved agents and how to grade toxicity? Are you familiar with published resources about immunotherapy? Do you need a refresher on the mechanism of action for checkpoint inhibitors? Whether you answered yes or […]
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March 6, 2019
Anna Hughes, Meeting Specialist Although ONS Congress is filled with many wonderful educational opportunities, it’s also a great time to do a little exploring in our host city, Anaheim, CA. Plenty of restaurants are conveniently located to the Anaheim Convention Center. We did a little digging and found a few unique places to try. No […]
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March 4, 2019
Check out these tips for presenting your ePoster at Congress from Congress planning team member, Clara Beaver, MSN, RN, AOCNS®, ACNS, BC.
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February 28, 2019
Alec Stone, MA, MPA, Public Affairs Director Too often, ONS members lament that, as nurses, they have a limited voice. Shaking my head in disbelief, it’s a pleasure to let them know that the Gallup Poll, a national public opinion survey, recently ranked nurses as the most trusted profession in the United States for the […]
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February 25, 2019
Kris Mathey, MS, NP-C, AOCNP® Historically, the basis of cancer treatment resided in the use of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. However, over the past couple of decades, cancer treatment has advanced by leaps and bounds, with the emergence first of targeted therapy and then, most recently, immunotherapy, which has come to the forefront of […]
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February 18, 2019
Chelsea Backler, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, AOCNS® Did you know that ONS has nurses on staff who provide clinical support to members and projects? The oncology clinical specialists (OCSs) are responsible for researching and answering your clinical questions, managing clinical content of live and enduring educational programs, and developing clinical resources to help you provide evidence-based quality […]
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February 11, 2019
John Hollman, BSN, RN, OCN® The 2018 Congress event in Washington, D.C., was my first opportunity to attend this amazing gathering of thousands of fellow oncology nurses. As a seasoned radiation oncology nurse, I was so excited to be in attendance during the first year that we had a dedicated radiation oncology track. After registering, […]
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February 4, 2019
Nicole Lininger, Senior Marketing Manager That’s right, you read the headline correctly. If there is one thing you can do at Congress 2019, it’s network! In addition to the top-notch educational sessions, CNE opportunities, and a bustling learning hall floor, making relationships that last a lifetime is just another bonus to attending Congress in April. Attending […]
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January 28, 2019
Danielle Roman, Marketing Coordinator at ONCC Do you have a certification learning plan just waiting to be filled? The sessions you attend at Congress can help, whether you’re just starting to earn points or you’re almost ready to submit your plan for certification renewal. Where to begin? Start with your learning plan—the list of subjects […]
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