January 14, 2019
Linda M. Worrall, RN, MSN I am writing this from my car on a beautiful, sunny January day in Pittsburgh. Yes, it’s true, the sun is out, and I am looking at a blue sky. Finally, a break from the rain and clouds that have been around far too much this winter. The sun coming […]
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December 17, 2018
Ashley Leak Bryant PhD, RN-BC, OCN Chair, ONS Leadership Development Committee Are you ready to create a professional development plan while at the 44th Annual ONS Congress? What about brushing up on your networking skills? The ONS Leadership Development Committee would like to support you as you enhance and strengthen your leadership skills. At Congress, […]
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December 10, 2018
Teresa Thomas PhD, RN Did you miss the ONS Congress abstract deadline in September because you were still finishing your data collection or analysis? You have another opportunity to submit an abstract based on your recent work! The late-breaking abstracts allow researchers and clinicians who could not submit completed research during the general abstract submission […]
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December 3, 2018
Patrick Flynn, Group Relations Manager Looking to advance yourself and career? Visit the Career Fair Pavilion at the ONS 44th Annual Congress in Anaheim, CA, to access the right resources to plan your next steps. The Career Fair Pavilion assembles recruiters from some of the top institutions and offers a variety of professional development workshops, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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