Partnerships
If you or your organization would like to learn more about partnership opportunities with ONS, please contact Michele R. McCorkle, RN, MSN, ONS chief strategy officer, at mmccorkle@ons.org.
Organizational Memberships
ONS is a member of the following organizations.
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC)
National Cancer Policy Forum (NCPF)
Nursing Organizations Alliance (NOA)
Pittsburgh Business Group on Health (PBGH)
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
Strategic Alliances
ONS forms strategic alliances with likeminded organizations that share common goals to provide quality care for patients with cancer, provide education and training for oncology nurses, and to share resources.
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACOS CoC)
Health Care Association Forum Network (formerly The Joint Commission Liaison Network)
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
Special Initiatives
So that we remain a driving force in cancer care, we partner with likeminded organizations, promote a diverse and inclusive membership, and engage in international outreach and education.
Joining Forces
We proudly support this initiative to raise awareness of health issues affecting America’s military veterans and their families. View AANP's Joining Forces video.
Journey Forward
This award-winning program developed a survivorship care plan and toolkits for patients and professionals.
National Health IT Week
This collaborative forum joins public and private healthcare constituents in educating industry stakeholders on the value of health information technology to the U.S. healthcare system.
National Healthcare Quality Week
This event celebrates the dedication of healthcare quality and patient safety professionals, highlighting their work in improving patient outcomes.
People to People Citizen Ambassdor Program
In September 2013, a delegation of oncology nursing professionals led by then-president Dr. Mary Gullatte traveled to India for bilateral communication on nursing practice, leadership, education, and research. Read the trip report in the Journal of Professional Proceedings and consider applying for a future delegation.
Health Policy Coalitions
Because we're stronger together, ONS is an active member of the following health policy coalitions.
Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC)
One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC)
Partnership for Effective Tobacco Control (CFTFK)
Pain Care Forum (PCF)