February 2008 PSONS E-News
Presidential Messages
1) ONS 9th Annual Institutes of Learning November 14-16, 2008, Seattle, WA
Martha Purrier and Ann Doyle are busy at work coordinating the effort between ONS and PSONS. They updated the board meeting at the January 14th meeting and lots of opportunities exist to help. Please look for future request for volunteers and committee members in upcoming e-mails, flyers and postings on the PSONS website.
2) From ONS: The polls are currently open until February 14th, and we hope you will join your colleagues by voting for 2 Directors-at-Large and 2 Nominating Committee members. It’s easy! All the information you need is available on http://www.ons.org/membership/election/candidates07.shtml.
Remember voting makes you eligible to win one of two $500 ONS scholarships!
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Membership News
ONS has sent PSONS a list of potential local members, members that belong to nationals but do not belong to a local chapter. The list contains the names of 250 individuals that according to their data do not belong to our local chapter. The membership committee will be sending out a letter to invite individuals on the list to join our chapter. If you are already a member of PSONS and receive the letter please let the membership committee know so we can update the cross referenced list. Because memberships over lap and expire at different points in time an accurate list is an ongoing challenge.
Please welcome our new members
Arlyce Coumar, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Amy Cravy, Bristol Myers Squibb
Carol Oshima, GNE
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Educational News
The education committee is still working on standardizing the day of the monthly educational networking dinners. As you can imagine it is a chore since speakers may not always be available on the days we set. Please thank your committee members for all their hard work.
NOTE: No shows at dinners cost the sponsors money and make it difficult for the education committee to plan events. At symposium there will be a discussion on a reservation fee for participation.
Please be prepared to discuss
1) Pros and Cons of reservation fees
2) If the money is refunded or used for sponsoring other programs
3) From ONS: There is a newsletter available regarding the “30th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium” on line @ www.educationalconcepts.net/sabcs/SABCS_Newsletter.pdf. Please consider sharing this with your ONS group - it is a good review of high dose chemo, AC vs. TC, oncotype dx, etc. It provides 1.5 contact hrs.
4) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course - ONS has a live 2-day Chemotherapy and Biotherapy program available at a location near you! This course provides nurses with a comprehensive overview of chemotherapy and biotherapy and includes information on newly approved drugs (available at the time of publication) to keep nurses apprised of the latest developments in drug therapy. Participants must be licensed registered nurses who have been employed as such for a minimum of six months. This course content is appropriate for nurses who are new to chemotherapy administration, as well as for those who want a comprehensive review. See the PSONS website for details
More educational offerings, not directly sponsored by the PSONS education committee, are listed on the web page
5) From ONS: New PEP card Volume Now Available
The latest volume of the highly-popular PEP card series is available now! This new two-card set features the topics of pain and prevention of bleeding. Order your set today. http://esource.ons.org/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=INPEPV03
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Communications News
If you have been thinking about becoming more active in our PSONS chapter, the communications committee has some great opportunities to get you involved.
We are looking for two volunteers to be editor and co-editor of the quarterly newsletter. Time commitment is about 10-12 hours per quarter.
We also need “reporters” to help with recurring articles (200 – 500 words per article or interview) and/or original articles (500 words).
If you have a one time article on research you have done or a project that you feel your fellow members may be interested in we would love for you to contact us as well
If you want to suggest someone for the PSONS profile we want to hear from you. Many of our members are doing great things that the board may not know about so its up to our members to fill us in.
The next summer issue will be on PSONS Nurses in Action highlighting evidence based practice. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an excellent team and contribute to your chapter. For more information contact Linda Cuaron 206-605-8750 or email, lcuaron@comcast.net
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Government Relations News
A big thank you to Teresa Guthrie and Carol Hile who have expressed interest in representing PSONS in working with the Washington State Comprehensive Control Program and representing our chapter on a state level in palliative care and survivorship. The next meeting of the WCCCP Survivorship committee will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 9 to 11 (or teleconference) .The meeting will be held at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center -- specific meeting room location to be provided later.
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Symposium Committee News
Save the dates: The annual symposium for 2008 "New Trends, Treatments & Hope" Will take place on March 14th and 15th at the Meydenbauer in Bellevue. If you have not received your brochure please contact Marge Ramsdell or one of the committee members. Registration is available on line, or you may use the application below:
Name _______________________________________________________ Institution __________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________ City ______________State ____Zip __________ Phone ________________
Please check for vegetarian entreé _____ Please check the days that you will attend: Friday ______ Saturday ________
Enclosed is my registration fee in U.S. funds. Make checks payable to PSONS.
Please specify below:
Two days for PSONS members ____$250
Two days for non-members ____$285
Single day for members ____$150
Single day only non-members ____$195
Student rate for two days ____$125
Student rate for one day ____$75
McCorkle Luncheon only ____$35
Parking is included in the cost of registration:
Please mail to:
PSONS Symposium Registration
c/o Alliance Strategies
P.O. Box 472
Mountlake Terrace,WA 98043To be a member of PSONS, you must be a current member of the Oncology NursingSociety, the national organization.
I would like to become a member of PSONS for an additional $35 fee.
ONSMembership # ____________
Yourname and contact information will be added to the PSONS directory. Please checkthis box if you wish to opt out of electronic directory and e-mailings.
Refunds:Refundswill be made in full (less a $20 processing fee) when requested before February13, 2008. 50% refund will be made when requested between February 14, 2008 andMarch 13, 2008. No refunds will be made after March 13, 2008. Refund will beprocessed 4-6 weeks after Symposium
Symposium Board Meeting/Food Drive/Reception
1) We will once again be having a food drive for Northwest Harvest J so bring items
2) During the board meeting be prepared to discuss
a) Open president elect position
b) Possible reservation fee for educational dinner: pros and cons, amount and member vs non-member
c) Research committee: ideas for increasing interest such as hosting a dinner for members to present their projects, more participation with posters at symposium
3) Post symposium networking reception on Friday March 14th hosted by Genentech. Please plan to stay a spell and let traffic wind down before heading on home.
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Nominating Committee News
Election time has came and gone without a candidate submitted for president elect. According to the bylaws the position will remain open and active recruitment continued. If you have a little extra time to spend helping promote the profession and enhance patient care or know of someone who may consider being on the board please contact Carey at carey.kirkby@swedish.org.
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Webmaster Committee
Please visit our web page frequently. It is constantly being updated.
New Employment opportunities
Education and CEU opportunities (frequently list others not included in this monthly e-mail)
Board meeting dates and times
Board members contact information
And much more!
Visitors since 11/10/99= 7791
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Finance Committee
The treasurer has been busy standardizing forms and the way reports are submitted to PSONS in order to have continuity among board committees. Please stay tuned to hear updates at the upcoming symposium and find out how our chapter operates. The board did agree and donated $500.00 to ONS for the annual foundation drive.
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PSONS Board/Committee Members
First NameLast NameEmailBoard Position
Mary JoSarvermsarver@nwhsea.orgPresident
BarbaraOttobarbotto@wavecable.comPast President
RenitaVancevance.renita@gene.comPresident Elect
NancyThompsonnancy.thompson@swedish.orgSecretary
BonneChildsbonne.childs@swedish.orgTreasurer
Committee Members
JanetBagleyjanet.bagley@swedish.orgEducation
KarenBrandstromkbrandst@nwhsea.orgMembership
LindaCuaronlcuaron@comcast.netCommunications Advisor
Susan H.Drummondsdrummon@amgen.comMembership
LindaHohengartenlindahoh@earthlink.netGovt. Relations
CareyKirkbycarey.kirkby@swedish.orgNominating
Natasha HauptmanNgnatasha.ng@gmail.comWebmaster
TerriPointerterrri.pointer@comcast.netFinance Sub-Committee
MargaretRamsdellmargaret.ramsdell@amedd.army.milSymposium
MonaStagemstage@highlinemedical.orgEd Cooperative
NancyUngerunger@u.washington.eduResearch
ElizabethWhiteejwhite@comcast.netQuarterly