Puget Sound Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society

Welcome to the Website of the Puget Sound Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society

The Puget Sound Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society (PSONS) is a 300 member organization committed to the advancement of oncology nursing practice through education, communication and research.  It's mission is to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care.

The purpose of the organization is:

• To promote quality in oncology nursing practice through education, communication and research.

• To enable oncology nurses to survive in the current changing health care environment.

• To encourage a proactive stance with respect to professional issues.

• To promote networking among oncology nurses served by PSONS.

Chapter News...  

• For current chapter events and information, please visit PSONS E-News    

• Thank you to all who helped make the 2010 PSONS Symposium a success! 

• PSONS 3rd Quarter 2010 Service Project

  Oakwood Elementary School Backpack/Supply Drive

  Mindi Chouinard RN, BSN, OCN, Project Coordinator

  After last year’s amazing success, PSONS again will be collecting backpacks and school supplies for OakwoodElementary School in Tacoma. Oakwood is a public school that serves a very needy population. Ninety-Five percent ofchildren at Oakwood are on meal assistance. Between 10-15% have one or both parents in military service, some overseas.I was told last year by one of the fifth grade teachers that the majority of her students will arrive on the first day of school with nothing, not a single crayon or pencil and that she will use the majority of her classroom budget providing the necessary supplies.

  Last year we filled 20 backpacks with the necessary grade appropriate supplies and provided an abundance of extra paper, spiral notebooks, facial tissues,and glue sticks. This year we would like to increase our goal to 30 backpacks filled with the appropriate grade level supplies. Oakwood is thrilled to be the recipient of PSONS’ generosity. They are very grateful that we have adopted their school and I look forward to exceeding their needs in the 2010-2011 school year. We will be collecting supplies through August 20, 2010 and will also accept donations with which to purchase supplies.

  Thank you in advance for your generosity

            Where to Donate: Supplies and donations can bedelivered to: Nancy Thompson at Swedish Cancer Institute or 
            email melindac@amgen.com        

Did you know  that PSONS Board of Directors meetings are open to all chapter members? Demystify your local chapter, meet your board members, learn how things work, offer your input!   If you would like to attend our next meeting, please email me at psonspresident@gmail.com. Thanks!  

The next PSONS business meeting will be held May 26, 2010 at 6 PM (Swedish Cherry Hill).  

Please feel free to review minutes of past board meetings.

News from ONS...

• Please visit our ONS News page for news and updates from the national organization and the ONS Foundation.

• Interested in becoming an ONS mentor or mentee?   Please click here.

• For access to the newest ONS PEP resources, click here.

New employment listings...

Please visit our Employment Opportunities page for current openings. This page was last updated on 7/22/10.

For further information regarding activities, contact PSONS through individual members or through our administrative support service Alliance Strategies: 425.771.4189, email: alliancestrategies@verizon.net

If you have any comments, or would like to make a contribution to this site, please contact Natasha Hauptman.