General Information

Dates and Locations • Registration Hours • Continuing Nursing Education • Commercial Exhibits • Registration Information • Guest Passes • Refunds • Tips for Making Your Congress Experience Worthwhile

Congress Location
ONS 32nd Annual Congress • April 24 - 27, 2007
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
United States

Registration Hours
On site registration hours are as follows:
Monday, April 23 • 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday, April 24 • 7:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, April 25 • 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday, April 26 • 8 am - 5 pm
Friday, April 27 • 8 am - 11:30 am

Continuing Nursing Education
You can earn approximately 20 contact hours in continuing nursing education if all sessions within the body of Congress are attended. Additional contact hours may be earned through attendance at pre-Congress sessions on April 23 (see registration form on page 30 for pricing) or industry supported satellite symposia.

ONS is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center 's (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.

ONS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #2850.

Accreditation as an American Nurses Credentialing Center 's Commission provider refers only to its continuing nursing education activities and does not imply ANCC Commission on Accreditation endorsement of any commercial products.

The credits you earn for this program qualify for ONC-PRO points needed for ONCC certification renewal.

Commercial Exhibits
Visit the Congress exhibit hall, where more than 200 exhibitors will feature new products, services, and technologies in the area of cancer nursing. Check back closer to Congress for details.

Commercial Exhibit Hours
Tuesday, April 24 • 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, April 25 • 8:30 am - 3 pm
Thursday, April 26 • 10 am - 3 pm

Registration Information
Register today for the #1 conference for oncology nursing. Plus, if you register by March 12, you will save $100. Register online now through our secure site. If you prefer, you can download the official Congress registration form and fax or mail it to ONS.

Congress fees include attendance at the educational sessions, special social events, and commercial exhibits. Participants will also receive a copy of the Congress syllabus, which includes complete session details, objectives, and key session slides as well as other helpful attendee information.

Guest Passes
Guest passes must be purchased by a full-paying Congress registrant for his or her guests. The guest pass fee ($5 per day or $10 for three days) covers entrance into the commercial exhibit hall only. You can order your guest pass online when you register for Congress. If you are not registering online, click here to download the guest pass order form.

Refunds
To apply for a Congress or Pre-Congress registration refund, please send a written request and proof of payment to the ONS Meeting Services Team at 125 Enterprise Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214. Refunds will be made in full (less a $20 processing fee) when requested before March 12, 2007. Fifty percent refunds will be made when requested between March 23, 2006, and March 26, 2007. No refunds will be made after March 26, 2007. Please note that refunds will be processed 4–6 weeks after the actual Congress takes place.

Tips for Making Your Congress Experience Worthwhile
Networking is an excellent way to share new ideas, establish contacts, and develop lasting friendships. Attending Congress offers you an opportunity to meet oncology nurses from all over the United States and from other countries. Here are some suggestions to help you get the most out of Congress.

1. Review the Glance by Day and Glance by Track session information. Note the sessions that interest you. Sketch out your week in advance; this can be used as a quick reference to guide you. Pick an alternative session in case the one you choose is filled.
2. Look for additional educational opportunities at industry-supported satellite symposia. Check back closer to Congress for more information.
3. Read the General Information and review Session Details. Be certain that you understand the differences between the types of sessions. If you're still not sure, ask for assistance at the ONS registration desk. Choose the format most likely to match your learning objectives.
4. Wear comfortable shoes. They will take priority over fashion. Tennis shoes are a must to survive at Congress.
5. An extra bag is necessary for carrying and storing all of the materials and souvenirs that you will obtain at Congress. Or, consider shipping materials home. Fees are the attendee's responsibility.
6. Congress can be very hectic. Plan to take "time out" to refresh yourself during all activities and plan some rest time afterward.
7. Carry your business cards and ask new acquaintances for one of theirs. When someone gives you a card, make a note on the back to cue your memory.
8. Divide the sessions between yourself and your colleagues, as it will be impossible for you to attend everything. Sharing feedback can be fun! Most of the sessions are audiotaped and available for purchase at Congress. Plan with friends which audiotapes each of you would like to purchase.
9. Attend the Opening Ceremony.
10. Visit the Intranet Café, where you'll be able to check your email.
11. Visit the commercial exhibits. They provide an excellent opportunity to make contacts and learn about the latest technology and products in oncology health care. Attend the Annual Business/Town Hall Meeting on Thursday. They provide a great way to learn about how ONS works.
12. Visit the ONS Store where ONS publications and books, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation pins, and ONS Foundation mugs, sweatshirts, T-shirts, and buttons will be on sale.
13. Introduce yourself to two new people each day—a good place to start is with the person sitting next to you at a session.
14. Note the number of contact hours earned on the CNE certificate included in your registration packet and submit your program evaluation before you leave Congress. Evaluation forms are not accepted following the meeting.