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Share Your Knowledge—Submit a Topic for the 2011 ONS Congress
Have an idea for a session at the ONS 36 Annual Congress, April 28-May 1 in Boston, MA? Submit a topic and become a session coordinator. Simply develop a brief outline of your proposed session content, identify your target audience, summarize your presentation, find your speakers. It’s that simple. Submissions are due at 5 pm ET August 5. Have a topic you’d like to see addressed at Congress but not yet ready to be a coordinator? Email us your idea and we’ll see what we can do.
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Register for the New Prostate Cancer Course
Oncology nurses need to be knowledgeable about the impact a diagnosis of prostate cancer can have on a patient. The Site-Specific Prostate Cancer Course will provide you with evidence-based information on current prevention and detection strategies, clinical practice guidelines, prostate cancer therapies, ongoing clinical research, and team-based strategies for managing the complications and side effects of prostate cancer and its treatment. You will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the care for patients diagnosed or at risk for prostate cancer, and be able to identify common problems and symptom management concerns. Registration is now open for this self-paced interactive course.
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Check Out the Improved ONS Evaluation Center
Did you know that the Evaluation Center has a new look and feedback feature? The Evaluation Center is now fully integrated into the ONS website and includes a great new feedback feature as well. After submitting a CNE test, you can get instant feedback on the questions you answered to use as a study aid if you need to take the test again. Visit the Evaluation Center and earn valuable CNE credit now!
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Become An Effective Clinical Trials Nurse
Shedding Light on Clinical Research: An Introduction to Clinical Trials Nursing is a motivating new online course for oncology nurses interested in clinical trials. This course provides a combination of didactic content and activities to help you gain the experience required for success as a clinical trials nurse. By the end of the course, you will have a good understanding of how to implement a clinical research protocol. This course is ideal for nurses with less than two years of experience in a CTN setting; established CTNs looking for an up-to-date refresher course; and for those considering a position in clinical trials nursing. Enroll today!
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Learn More about Managing Cancer Symptoms
The Symptom Management Webcourse is a new program from ONS that examines uncommon symptoms that patients experience related to both their cancer and treatment. It explores the pathophysiology of symptoms associated with cancer treatments, integrates evidence-based management strategies, and much more. You can complete the course activities at any time! For your convenience, this course is self-paced and may be accessed at any time during the period that your class is active. Register today! This webcourse is supported, in part, by an educational grant from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and sanofi-aventis.
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ONS Speaker Training Now In Webcourse Format
The new ONS Speaker Training Webcourse is for healthcare professionals with a desire to learn how to prepare and present top-quality, balanced speeches and presentations. This webcourse focuses on the smooth delivery of nursing content and dramatically improves your speaking skills. Learn to instantly convey information effectively using tools for impressive and memorable presentations. Be confident, enthusiastic, and a more polished speaker. Registration is now open. This program is supported by the ONS Foundation through the ONS Foundation endowment.
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New CINV Webcourse Now Available
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the most distressing symptoms that patients report following chemotherapy. Even with the advances of antiemetics over the years, CINV remains a significant problem. The new CINV Webcourse thoroughly examines chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and reviews both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches to its management. Register now and benefit your practice with updated CINV information during the New Year. This webcourse has been funded by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc.
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New EBP Webcourse is Here
Using Evidence to Crack Tough Nuts in Clinical Practice
is a much anticipated program that helps participants develop and refine the competencies required to integrate evidence into practice. Through a series of modules and learning activities, learners will gain the knowledge and skills needed to find, interpret, and apply appropriate research to their practice setting. The final assessment will guide participants through the evaluation of the strength and weight of the evidence and development of a practice change recommendation. Register today!
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ONS CNE Central Catalog
Get the latest CNE Central Catalog now available free at ONS. The 2010 spring/summer issue offers over 275 CNE contact hours and provides information on ONS conferences, webcourses, podcasts, webcasts, certification preparation, and more. For your convenience, you can download the complete catalog or choose the pages you want to view or print. View and download a digital copy, or order your hard copy as supply lasts. Get yours today!
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Ask Your Burning Question
Do you have that one "burning question" that is difficult to find the answer to? Do you wish you can ask an expert and feel confident with the answer you're given? Well, now you can, by joining us for the 2010 ONS Hot Topics Chat Series! Connect with experts, ask those questions and exchange dialogue with peers. Now you can easily have your 'burning question' answered! Learn more today, and check the schedule for the next Hot Topics chat session.
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Order Your Cancer Survival Toolbox® Today
The Cancer Survival Toolbox® is a free, self-learning audio program that helps those diagnosed with cancer get practical solutions to the problems they face. The Toolbox was written by cancer survivors and health care professionals, and it enables people to listen to conversations between patients and their caregivers. The Cancer Survival Toolbox can be given to each newly diagnosed person, offered in patient resource libraries, provided at survivorship programs and conferences, and listened to in a support group setting. Pick up an English or Spanish version today at the NCCS website.