ONS Mentoring Programs

I am passionate about my patients and what I can do for them. I am in the stage to mentor other nurses to do the same.

One of the initiatives that ONS has undertaken is a formal mentoring program for oncology nurse professionals.

Joining is easy. To enroll, visit www.3creekmentoring.com/ONS to start the process. Select the mentoring program of interest as well as the following codes when creating a profile:

Mentee group code: 532398
Mentor group code: 361812

Mentoring relationships officially begin once a mentee contacts a prospective mentor (through the online program) and both parties agree to a mentoring arrangement. These relationships are ongoing with the majority of communication occurring by email and through the online program. However, mentors and mentees may also connect in-person or by telephone (at their own expense) as deemed appropriate and convenient for them.

Mentoring relationships can be either short or long in duration. However, participants should be willing to make a minimum commitment of two hours per month to the program. If at anytime an arrangement is not meeting the desired expectations, a mentor or mentee can be paired with another member participating in the program.

Member to Member Mentoring
This program is for members wishing to find a mentor or for those interested in making a difference in the development of current and future oncology nurses.

Advocacy Mentoring
Members interested in affecting change at the local, state, and federal level with respect to the policies, regulations, and programs that impact oncology nursing.

Leader Consultation Pool
Members interested in leadership opportunities at ONS on a local or national level, on their jobs, or in their communities, now have a solid source to gain and provide peer support and guidance.

Ethnic Minority Mentoring
Make a difference in the development of current and future oncology nurses from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Student Mentoring
Let an experienced oncology nurse show you how to get your future on track with great career advice.

Special Interest Group Mentoring
Become involved in your SIG's Mentoring Program and enjoy the benefits of an expanded professional network.

Abstract Mentoring
Experienced mentors are available to help guide you through the process of writing an abstract. For more information on abstract mentoring, click here.

Oncology Nurses are encouraged to take this opportunity to become stronger and assume an active role in shaping the practice of nursing. Don't miss this opportunity to become part of this fast growing mentoring program.

Please contact membership@ons.org, if you have any questions.

CJON Mentor/Fellow Writing Program
Are you interested in writing but don’t know how to begin? Through our Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) Mentor/Fellow Writing Program, you’ll be paired with an experienced, published author, who will assist you along the way to preparing and submitting a paper for publication in CJON.