Frequently Asked Questions

I am new to oncology nursing and would like to learn all about ONS. What should I do?

The best place to start learning about ONS is on www.ons.org, the official Web site of the Society. First, visit the About ONS area, and click around the site to see everything that ONS has to offer. If you would like to join ONS, visit the Membership area for an application. If you have any further questions, feel free to e-mail ONS Customer Service at customer.service@ons.org.

Where can I find information about oncology nursing certification?

To learn all you need to know about oncology nursing certification, visit the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Web site.

What is ONS:Edge?

ONS:Edge, a subsidiary of ONS, serves corporate clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical equipment/device industries, as well as the advertising and public relations agencies that serve these industries. Services are offered in three main areas: Strategy, Market Intelligence, and Communication. For more information, visit the ONS:Edge web site at www.onsedge.com or email ONSEdge@ons.org.

How do I make a contribution to the ONS Foundation?

A gift to the ONS Foundation is an appropriate and meaningful way to remember a loved one or a patient, or to honor a relative, friend, or associate on a special occasion. You can make a contribution using your credit card simply by calling the ONS Foundation at 866-257-4667 (International members call 412-859-6100), or visit the ONS Foundation Web site to learn about online giving.

How can I become involved in ONS at the national level?

A number of volunteer opportunities are available to members who want to participate in Society activities. Project teams are small groups brought together to work on a specific project. Advisory panels are made up of members who provide input on a variety of issues in areas such as Membership/Leadership, Education and Cancer Care Issues, or Research. For more information about the time commitment or requirements of these positions, see the Advisory Panel/Project Team Member Application. You'll also find periodic calls for reviewers and contributors in the Oncology Nursing Forum and Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. In addition, SIG membership offers opportunities to become involved in a variety of work groups or volunteer roles.

Does ONS lobby on behalf of nurses or cancer care?

Yes. ONS monitors proposed and pending legislation, at both the federal and state level, that may have an impact on oncology nursing or cancer care and responds as needed to present the Society's position on the issues involved. Members can participate by enrolling in ONStat, a grassroots response program in which participants are notified when important legislation is pending and asked to contact their legislators. ONS provides ONStat participants with the names and addresses of their legislators, sample letters, and documentation that supports the Society's position. To enroll in ONStat, call the Membership/Leadership Team at 866-257-4667. International members should call 412-859-6100.

Are ONS dues tax deductible?

Ninety-five percent of your dues payment may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense for federal income tax purposes. Because 5% is used for lobbying purposes, that portion is not deductible. Other gifts or contributions to ONS are not deductible as charitable contributions; however, gifts or contributions to the ONS Foundation are.

Am I able to purchase ONS products and register for ONS conferences and ONCC tests online?

Yes. Simply go to the e-Source and use your credit card to purchase ONS products and publications, register for ONS conferences such as Congress or the Institutes of Learning, register to take the ONCC certification tests (OCN^®, AOCNP, AOCNS, CPON^®), plus more.

How can I access the full text of Oncology Nursing Forum and Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles?

As a member benefit, ONS members have access to the full-text versions of the Oncology Nursing Forum (ONF) and Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON). Simply go to the main ONF and main CJON pages and enter your ONS membership number when prompted.