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Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing Seeks Peer Reviewers
Do you enjoy reading about recent advances in oncology nursing? Do you like to evaluate new symptom management approaches? Do you want to help select the articles published in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON)? If so, consider applying to become a CJON reviewer. For an application or more information, e-mail pubCJON@ons.org or apply online in the CJON area of the ONS Web site.

Oncology Nursing Forum Expands Opportunities for Peer Reviewers
Have you ever considered being a reviewer for ONF? Well, now may best time to do so. The size and scope of the reviewer panel has been expanded, creating more opportunities for nurses specializing in a wide variety of topic areas. And no previous experience as a reviewer is required! Click here to learn more or to apply.

Honor a Colleague With an ONS Commemorative Resolution
ONS has many ways to recognize a professional colleague, including honorary ONS membership and the many awards for which members can nominate candidates each year. However, there is one other way to recognize colleagues: drafting and submitting a Commemorative Resolution recognizing an individual's achievements.

A Commemorative Resolution is a statement that recognizes significant past contributions at a national or international level of member(s), individual(s), or organization(s). These contributions should have made a significant change and/or contributed to the body of knowledge of oncology nursing or the field of cancer care. Commemorative resolutions are awarded at a memorable point in time (e.g., death, retirement, major achievement) of an individual or organization. These achievements may include but are not limited to

• Excellence in clinical practice, education, administration, or research through innovation, leadership, or publication
• Serving as a role model or enhancing the image of oncology nursing
• Legislation that affects oncology nursing practice or cancer care
• Advancement of the science of oncology nursing
• Community contribution.

Commemorative resolutions are approved by the Board and may be submitted throughout the year. Those honored by commemorative resolutions are announced at the annual business meeting at Congress.

Examples of those honored in the past include the American Cancer Society; National Cancer Institute; Virginia Barckley, a pioneer leader in oncology nursing; Susan Baird, the first editor of the Oncology Nursing Forum; Lisa Begg, founding ONS president; the original founding officers of ONS; Roberta Scofield, first Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation president; and Mary Mazzaway, for her commitment to compassionate care at the bedside while serving as a mentor in oncology nursing. Most recently, the ONS Board honored Trish Greene with a Commemorative Resolution in 1999 in recognition of her leadership in cancer nursing education and research and her efforts as a mentor and national leader in oncology nursing.

An instruction kit details the process of drafting and submitting the resolution. For a free copy of the Resolutions Information Kit, contact ONS Customer Service toll free at 866-254-4ONS (customer.service@ons.org).