Special Interest Groups

The value is that being a member allows you to better yourself and career in all aspects.

As an ONS member, you can join one SIG for free annually, so, if you haven’t already signed up, do so today. Click here for a mail-in application. If you see more then one that interests you, join as many as you’d like at the low rate of $15 each annually. For more information, contact the coordinator of the SIG.

This Month's Featured Special Interest Group
Acute and Critical Care
This is the SIG that is working hard to address many aspects of Critical Care for our patients.

Special Interest Group (SIG) Virtual Community
Access information pertaining to the SIGs, such as how to start or join a SIG. You can view myriad resources, and download and complete pertinent documents. Access your particular SIG or one that you are interested in learning about or joining.

The ONS Special Interest Groups (SIG) Directory lists the coordinator of each SIG and connects you to SIG newsletters. ONS members in good standing can join one SIG free each year. Additional SIG memberships can be purchased at an annual cost of $15 per SIG. Click here for a mail-in application.

• Network with colleagues who share similar interests and expertise.
• Contribute articles to SIG newsletters.
• Participate in discussions with other SIG members.
• Contribute to the future direction of the SIG.
• Participate in mentorship programs.
• Receive information about the latest advancements and best practices.
• Hone your leadership skills by running for SIG coordinator-elect or SIG work groups.
• Find information with a simple click of a mouse, such as
• Educational opportunities and materials
• Calls to action
• News affecting your specific SIG
• Newsletters
• Communiqués
• Meeting minutes

For more information, contact the coordinator of the SIG in which you are interested or Carol DeMarco from the ONS Membership and Leadership Team at cdemarco@ons.org or 412-859-6230.

Student Virtual Community
A wealth of educational opportunities and information to assist you in your academic career, as well as help you in your transition into oncology nursing.

ONS Diversity Virtual Community
This virtual community is devoted to ONS' commitment to diversity as it relates oncology nurses, patients, workplaces, and the community.

Focus Groups
Can’t find a SIG that meets your needs? Maybe there’s a focus group. Some specialty groups haven’t yet met the criteria to become a SIG, but they can take part in focus groups, which provide a formal means of networking through communiqués and annual meetings at Congress. The Focus Groups Directory has been prepared to assist eligible ONS members who have questions concerning the groups.