News and Upcoming Events  

Lung Cancer Nursing Research Grant (RE27) Funding Now Available 
Applications are invited for lung cancer grant proposals that address innovative areas of research that may include chemoprevention, blood/sputum screening, symptom management, disease progression, as well as high-priority topic areas identified by the 2005-2009 ONS Research Agenda.  One $50,000 grant award with a funding period of up to two years ($25,000/year for two years) is available. Letters of intent are due April 1, 2008, and applications are due May 1, 2008. For more information and an application, visit: http://www.ons.org/awards/foundawards/majorGrants.shtml 

ONS Connect E-Magazine Now Available!
Timely oncology-related news and information about ONS is just a click away with the new online ONS Connect. This enhanced, user-friendly version of the popular ONS newsmagazine makes keeping up with the latest in oncology nursing easier than ever. Check it out today!

Vote Now for ONS Leadership
The polls are open now until February 14- so make your selections now! Learn more about the 2008 candidates and VOTE NOW!

2008 Safe Handling Online Course Set for February 19th
Update your knowledge of the best practices for handling hazardous drugs. Enroll today for Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs online course. Earn 6.7 contact hours.

Last Chance to Apply for May Certification Tests
All applications for OCN® and CPON® certification tests to be administered May 1-31, 2008 must be received by January 23 (with payment of the full, non-discounted fee). Any documentation required for initial certification must be submitted by this date as well. Learn more or apply online today.

Breast Cancer Online Course Starts February 5
Register now for the Breast Cancer Online Course, where you’ll get detailed information on this disease that affects so many. Register now for the next course which starts February 5.

ONS Books Now Available through STAT!Ref®
ONS is pleased to announce a partnership with STAT!Ref® - an online cross-searchable, healthcare reference that integrates core text books with evidence-based resources and innovative tools in one site. For more information on STAT!Ref®, click here.

Calling All Students!
Whether you are preparing for your Associate’s degree or your PhD, we want to hear from you! Do you have an interesting, humorous, or inspirational experience that other oncology nursing students may find valuable or entertaining? Submit an article to the ONS Student Voice! Submit your article to Kate Shaughnessy by January 18 to ensure inclusion in the next issue.

ONSEdge Is Your Source for Patient Resources
Get resources you can share with your patients in such topics are prevention and metastatic colorectal cancer. Available in various formats, check out what ONSEdge has to offer your patients!

Doctoral Program Available through City of Hope
Interested in earning your PhD? City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a faculty program focusing on Cancer Genetics and Cancer Prevention/Control Research. Get more information today on this unique opportunity.

Did You Know?
ONS has partnered with NSO (Nurses Service Organization) to provide ONS members with quality insurance products for both professional and personal use. Check out this member benefit, plus many other offers available through the ONS Affinity Program.

Interested in Neuro-Oncology?
Join the Neuro-Oncology SIG (special interest group)! SIG membership makes is easy to connect with those in your subspecialty, through the virtual communities, newsletters, special projects and face-to-face networking meetings at Congress. And best of all, as an ONS member, you’re entitled to one free SIG membership a year! Join today!

Step Up and Become a Diversity Champion
We need you to serve as a Diversity Champion in your chapter and your community! Diversity Champions are a vital team of ONS members who serve as a bridge, welcoming all to participate and contribute their knowledge to inclusiveness initiatives—a core value of ONS. Take the challenge! Learn more today!

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OCN/AOCN Certification:

Please contact the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation for more information on requirements, upcoming exam dates and sites, or for an examination application.

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