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Upcoming events


Friday 7/17/09 at 8:00AM EDT
Chapter Mentorship Weekend
What is covered: ONS covers the travel and hotel expenses fo...

Monday 8/10/09 at 5:00PM EDT
Chapter Board Retreat


Tuesday 9/8/09 at 5:00PM EDT
Chapter Board Meeting


Monday 10/5/09 at 5:00PM EDT
Chapter Board Meeting


Monday 11/2/09 at 5:00PM EST
Chapter Board Meeting




Reminder - new chapter policy


New Chapter policy related to programs:

Our new policy calls for a $10 check to be given to hold your registration. There is a $15 non-member fee to hold their registration.

The checks will no longer be returned.  Money collected will be used to fund scholarships which support education, certification and conference attendance.

Checks to Kim Coleman 11 Woodcrest Blvd  Bflo 14223



Honor Someone Special

Would you like to honor an Oncology Nurse?  Celebrate the accomplishments of oncology RNs who’ve made a difference in the lives of people with cancer and their families through the ONS Honor Someone Special program.




WNY ONS Board Meetings

 

No July Board meeting

If you have ideas or information to share with the board, contact President Darryl Somayaji at darrylynn4@yahoo.com

 




Canned goods being collected at meetings

Don't forget, we are collecting canned goods at every meeting.




ONS Connect E-Magazine Now Available!

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 June 2009



July 4, 2009




Welcome to the Western New York Chapter Website

Welcome to the Western New York ONS Chapter website.

Oncology Nurses are Special!

Celebrate the work you do and the difference you make. 

Click here to see the Chapter's 2008 Annual Report and 2009 Strategic Plan




Washington Internship


Nurses in Washington Internship Available
Scholarship applications for the 2010
Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) program, being held March 14-16, 2010, are now being accepted! Applications are due October 9. Several scholarships are being offered this year including a full scholarship, a registration scholarship and new this year – a student registration scholarship.



Save the dates for upcoming Chapter Events

announcement

 

In an effort to keep people aware, here are some potential dates for your to put on your calendars.  Please save these dates and as the dates and locations are finalized, they will be added to the calendar.

Confirmed date - June 30th - please see calendar. Click here
Confirmed date - September 22nd sponsored by Genetech (Quarterly member meeting)
Save the dates: Sept 15, 16 or 17th.
Save the dates: Oct 13th.
Save the dates: November 10, 11 or 12th.
Save the dates: December 15, 16 or 17th.(Quarterly member meeting)
Thank you!


Scholarship applications


The Chapter is offering scholarships for local chapter members who are pursuing undergraduate and graduate/post graduate nursing degrees.  Attached please find the applications for  Spring of 2009. 

Undergraduate Application

Graduate/post graduate Application

Deadline for submission is June 30th.



First Call for Congress Topic Submissions – Due July 2

Have you thought - I have an idea for an education session at Congress?

Here is your chance!

Become a session coordinator and submit innovative and intriguing topics for the ONS 35th Annual Congress, May 13-16 in San Diego, CA.  Submissions are due at 5 pm EST on Thursday, July 2.



What's New on the National Website?


The ONS National website has some new items - check it out!

Free Webinar on a New Investigational Approach to Cancer Pain Management
Do your patients suffer from unrelieved pain?  Register today for a FREE Webinar on June 18th to learn the latest on ways to help your patients.  This Webinar provides a great chance for you to interact directly with experienced faculty and expand your understanding of pain management.  Learn about an opportunity for your patients to enroll in the SPRAY (Sativex® for Pain Research in Advanced Malignancy) Trial for an investigational non-opioid analgesic for the treatment of persistent cancer pain.

Come Talk with the Experts!
Coming up next: Complimentary and Alternative Medicine with Dr. Heidi Lucas!
Come join your peers and learn what the buzz is about! The Hot Topic Chats are free, anonymous, and convenient—come ask your burning question, chat with an expert, and get the answer you’ve been trying to find!  Find out more about the Hot Topics Chat Series!

Get All Your PEP resources in one Convenient Volume from ONS!
Now, the ONS PEP resources have been collected into one volume –
Putting Evidence Into Practice: Improving Oncology Patient Resources. Not only does this new book include the updated PEP resources (volumes 1-4), but you will gain access to assessment and measurement tools as well as ideas for patient care and organizational use and case studies to illustrate the application of tools. Order your copy now and save!



New! Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Competencies

This document outlines specialty entry-level competencies for Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) who care for adult and late adolescent patients throughout the continuum of cancer care. http://www.ons.org/clinical/professional/QualityCancer/documents/cnscomps.pdf




Oncology Nurses Improve Patient Care – Pass on the Word!

The American Academy of Nursing wants to show lawmakers and the public the many ways oncology nurses have improved patient care. Raise the Voice showcases research-based solutions developed by nurse “Edge Runners,” the practical innovators who are leading the way in bringing new thinking and methods to overcome healthcare challenges.

Are You New to Oncology?


The new Oncology Nursing Fingerprint website outlines resources to help get your feet wet in the oncology nursing specialty. Get the latest education opportunities, articles, website resources, networking, and mentoring opportunities that are sure to help you build a strong foundation in our rewarding specialty.

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