Participate
Getting involved in ONS at the national level is easier than you think. Please review these opportunities for involvement and find one that's a good fit for you. For more information on these or any other activities available through ONS, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, ONS Foundation, or ONSEdge, call the numbers listed or visit the appropriate Web link.
ONS Leadership Opportunities
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We know you're busy, but we encourage you to make time to get involved with ONS. Participating in the Society will help you improve oncology nursing and patient care. Some take only a few hours, while others require a larger time commitment. You pick the ones that fit your schedule.
ONS Advisory Panels and Project Teams
Advisory panel members provide consultation to staff and assess priority oncology nursing issues and ways to address them in the areas of cancer care issues, professional issues, membership/leadership, publishing, and research.
Members interested working on organizational projects identified by the ONS Board or the staff should apply for a Project Team. Project teams will fall under the following areas: cancer care issues, professional issues, membership/leadership, and research.
Recruit ONS Members
Get involved in the ONS Member-Bring-A-Member Campaign (MBAM) and become eligible for valuable rewards including discounted or free education, tee shirts, etc.
Champion Diversity
The ONS Diversity Virtual Community is devoted to ONS' commitment to diversity as it relates oncology nurses, patients, workplaces, and the community. Please take the time to view all that it offers. You'll find meaningful information to convey how ONS is bound to fostering diversity throughout its leadership, membership, and programs. ONS recognizes the importance of diversity in all areas of the Society, and asks that you participate in helping us truly realize our vision.
Learn about the many ways that you can become an ONS Diversity Champion!
ONS Mentoring Programs
ONS offers members the opportunity to gain and provide peer support and guidance through a variety of targeted mentoring programs.
Call for CJON Reviewers
The CJON review board is composed of oncology nurses who enjoy reading and evaluating the work of their colleagues. Reviewers are sent manuscripts in their areas of expertise but may decline a request for a manuscript review because of scheduling constraints. Reviewers critique approximately four to six manuscripts per year and offer guidance to authors as they work toward publication in CJON.
Call for ONF Reviewers
Reviewers are needed for all topic areas and from all educational levels, especially those who are doctorally prepared. Experienced reviewers, members new to reviewing, and associate members with specific expertise are most welcome.
Oncology Nurses Worldwide
The goal of this program is to develop meaningful relationships between nurses from around the world. This program gives members a chance to discuss the current issues the nursing profession is facing.
Call for Survivorship Project Team Members
Would You Like to Help Plan ONS Survivorship Initiatives?
Do you have strong organizational skills? Are you passionate about survivorship issues? Do you love to think outside of the box? If so, we would like you to get involved in the ONS Survivorship Planning Team. ONS is accepting applications from members interested in serving on the Survivorship Planning Team. The planning team for the 2009-2010 Survivorship Initiatives will meet in late fall, 2009 at the ONS National Office in Pittsburgh, PA. Interested members should complete and submit a project team application by November 1.
Download an application (Word). Complete the application, save it to your computer, and e-mail it as an attachment to Dana Barkley, Corporate Relations Manager at dbarkley@ons.org.