This #MissionMonday, we feature Leah Yonker, RN, BSN, OCN®, from Ithaca, New York, a 2024 ONS Congress® Scholarship recipient. Attending ONS Congress opened new avenues for her, enriching her understanding of the latest treatments and best practices. It also provided an opportunity to network with peers, sharing insights that Leah is eager to bring back to her institution. Leah's story is a testament to the power of education and collaboration in improving patient care. #OncologyNursingFoundation
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Advancing excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care.
About us
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional association of more than 35,000 members committed to promoting excellence in oncology nursing and the transformation of cancer care. We set the gold standard for oncology nursing education through our conferences, online courses, peer-reviewed journals, and research. As the largest international community of oncology nurses, we leverage our evidence-based expertise to foster members who are advocates for patient care. Since 1975, we've built an oncology nursing workforce that is a strong, proactive voice in the healthcare field, improving quality of life and outcomes for individuals with cancer and their caregivers. To join a forum for cancer nursing news and on-the-go practice updates, visit ONS Voice, our official magazine, at www.voice.ons.org. To network with other oncology nurses on LinkedIn, visit our group page at http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Oncology-Nursing-Society-1691967/about.
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http://www.ons.org
External link for Oncology Nursing Society
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1975
- Specialties
- nursing, oncology, cancer, and healthcare
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125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214, US
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As we approach the halfway mark of 2024, reflecting on the achievements in the Oncology Nursing Foundation’s 2023 Annual Review inspires us to finish the year strong. Donors, supporters, and oncology nurses have fueled remarkable progress, setting the stage for an even more impactful remainder of the year. Explore past achievements and see how they're shaping ambitious plans for the future: https://bit.ly/4cDAclT
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Learn how Mount Sinai's new program ensures patients with cancer mobilize at least twice a day, dramatically improving their overall mobility in the latest Oncology Nursing Podcast episode 318: Early Mobility for Hospitalized Patients. https://bit.ly/3znY0fv
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Deepen your understanding of cancer and its treatments and discover the answers behind why normal cells become cancer cells with the ONS Cancer Biology™ course. Don't miss out—this course is available for individual and group purchase. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cfTSMW
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Advance your practice with ONS's gold-standard courses designed to enhance knowledge and skills in cancer care. ONS courses are available to purchase at volume discount pricing through ONS All-Access™. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4eyMwWx
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Delve into cutting-edge advancements in precision oncology with the latest additions to the ONS Biomarker Database: the myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) cancer type and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) tumor agnostic biomarker. The 22 MPN biomarkers represent a broad category of malignancies all involving a similar hyperstimulation of the myeloid lineage, and the addition of HER2 in tumor agnostic biomarkers signifies the sixth biomarker to be added to this category. https://bit.ly/3zhov6h
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This #MissionMonday, we celebrate Brandy Thornberry, RN, from Columbia Falls, Montana, a 2024 ONS Congress® Scholarship recipient. Brandy, the first in her hospital system to receive this opportunity, attended the ONS Congress with support from the #OncologyNursingFoundation. Gaining valuable insights into the latest oncology nursing advancements, she is committed to sharing this knowledge with her colleagues. Brandy aims to use what she learned to enhance patient care and elevate oncology standards in her rural Montana community. #SupportingNursingEducation
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In your oncology nursing journey, you shouldn't feel alone. Become an ONS member and gain learning opportunities and connections that'll support you and your career development. Let's start paving the way to excellence together at https://bit.ly/3xggWw2
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If you're gearing up for a certification test, now’s the perfect time to dive into some essential reading. Whether you're looking for comprehensive guides or targeted study aids, these references shared by Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation are a great starting point. Happy studying!
Summer reading is for everyone! If you’re planning to apply for one of our certification tests, now is a great time to get a jumpstart on your summer reading. Check out the images below for a few resources that could help you study! These references have been pulled from the full Test References List for each exam, which includes resources used to develop items on the tests. Each exam is based on a broad body of knowledge, not a single resource, so you have plenty to choose from that can enhance your studying. There are so many we couldn’t possibly list them all in this post! The full Test Reference List for each exam can be found on our website at https://lnkd.in/e7uncr8z. Happy summer reading! *Disclaimer: Use of any of these resources does not guarantee a passing score on the exam, and ONCC does not endorse specific resources or receive compensation from the sale of any resources.
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The Service Access Nurse (SAN) role has proven highly effective and can be readily adapted to various settings and populations. Read the ONS Voice article to discover how an oncology SAN provides vital support and enhances value for patients and healthcare providers. https://bit.ly/3RuHWi8