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Letters from the ONS National Candidates |
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Interested in your chapter's 2011 Voting Percentage? Click Here for the Full listing.
Candidates for the 2012 ONS National Election were invited to write letters to the chapters to give some additional insight to why they should be the candidate chosen for office. Please review the letters below and be sure to cast your vote by February 15th at 5pm ET. Additional information about the ONS National Elections can be found at http://www.ons.org/Membership/Election
Director at Large
Treasurer
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Catherine A. Glennon, RN, MHS, NE-BC, OCN®
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Tracy Karen Gosselin, RN, MSN, AOCN®
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Anne Ireland, MSN, RN, AOCN®
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Nominating Committee
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Welcome to the Genesee Valley Chapter!
***PLEASE NOTE MEETING NIGHT CHANGE for the February meeting only ***
The GVONS monthly meeting for February will be Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at the Pomodoro Grill and Wine Bar, 3400 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 at 5:30pm (6:00pm business meeting). The topic will be Cancer Susceptibility Testing and will be sponsored by Myriad Genetics (Susan Whelan). The speaker is Kim Provenzano, NP from the Lipson Cancer Center. The meeting is free to GVONS members, non-members: $10. CEUs will be offered.
February Community Service: St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center on South Ave. which provides services for the working poor; those without health insurance. They receive no government support, and are funded only by donations and project grants. At this time, they would appreciate paper towels, toilet paper and laundry soap. There will also be a cash donations jar for those who would rather donate cash.
RSVP by Feb. 2nd to Cathy Reda-Cheplowitz: crc@rochester.rr.com
(If no access to e-mail, you may RSVP to Cathy at 922-2064)
The flyer may be accessed by clicking here. Please print and post at your place of employment…Thank you!
It is time to renew your GVONS membership! Click here to open and print the 2012 GVONS membership application. Please complete the application and mail with your dues payment to Arlene Nanry (address is on the application).
We Welcome our new 2012 GVONS Board Members: President-elect Patricia Bieck, Directors-at-Large Rosemary Whipple and Cathy Doerner and Nominating Chair Jen Galdys!
Congratulations to our 2011 Nurse of Distinction Mary Fran Kolbuc from Unity Infusion Center!
Looking for the best practice ideas from the 2011 GVONS Annual Teaching Day? Click here to get the PDF version
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The upcoming 2012 dates for the ONS 2-day Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider course to be held at the University of Rochester are February 20th and 27th, June 4th and June 11th, July 25th and 31st (at Highland Hospital) and in late October/early Novemnber. You can access a copy of the course brochure by clicking here. Questions about the courses can be directed to Michelle Miller at Michelle_Miller@URMC.Rochester.edu
The President's update can be accessed in the Newsletter section of our website. The Newsletter section can be found in the box at the upper left hand corner of this page.
Applications for joining or renewing your membership in GVONS can be accessed from the "Join Our Chapter" area (box in the upper left hand corner of this page).
Learn more about getting involved with legislative issues - information on this can be accessed by clicking HERE or find out the latest information on the ONS Legislative Action page.
Please make sure that e-mail from chefandrn@hotmail.com is not being put in your junk mail folder. Members not receiving announcements can e-mail Amy Anderson at chefandrn@hotmail.com to be placed on the list.
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Chapter meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Charges for educational dinner meetings for non-members: $10 non-CEU programs, $15 CEU programs.
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Scholarships/Awards/New Members |
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4 $150 educational scholarships (1 each quarter) and 1 scholarship for ONS Congress registration will be awarded in 2011. CLICK HERE for eligibility criteria and application. Deadline for submission for ONS Congress Registration is March 1, 2011. General Scholarship deadlines one per quarter are March 1, 2011, June 1, 2011, September 1, 2011 and November 1, 2011.
GVONS Outstanding Oncology Nurse Award: The Annual Outstanding Oncology Nurse Award recognizes a nurse who has been chosen by fellow GVONS members and colleagues as exemplifying excellence in oncology nursing. The award is given at the annual dinner in October. The new, streamlined application can be accessed by CLICKING HERE.
Welcome to the following new GVONS Members in 2011:
Jane Forsyth, Patricia Fournier, Jeanne Hammond, Alicia Maston, Elaine Moyer, Linda Price
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Oncology Nursing Employment Opportunities |
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Pluta Cancer Center RN Required Full Time, Days
3 to 5 years experience preferred
Oncology experience preferred
Completion of ONS Chemotherapy /Biotherapy Course
Excellent IV skills required
Access devices
OCN a plus
Excellent computer skills a must
Benefit package including PTO, Health/Dental Insurance, 401(K) program, and paid holidays
The Pluta Cancer Center has an immediate opening for a compassionate RN with 3 to 5 years oncology experience preferred. Excellent IV skills and computer skills are a must as well as experience with access devices. Full time day shift – no weekends. Completion of ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course. OCN certification a plus or will support certification.
Competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including PTO, health/dental insurance, 401(K) program and paid holidays. Join the Team noted for their compassionate care for cancer patients. If interested please send your resume to The Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14623, Attn: Theresa Weishaar.
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Interlakes Oncology and Hematology – Per Diem RN
Seeking qualified candidates for per diem positions, Monday – Friday, 4 to 8 hour shifts. Candidate will possess 3-5 years of direct oncology experience, excellent IV skills, and admixture experience. Strong assessment and communication skills required as well as proficiency with working as part of a collaborative team. ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy course and OCN certification preferred. Send resume to robin.stevenson@usoncology.com
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GVONS February Meeting - please note date change (1/25/12)
***PLEASE NOTE MEETING NIGHT CHANGE for the February meeting only ***
The GVONS monthly meeting for February will be Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at the Pomodoro Grill and Wine Bar, 3400 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 at 5:30pm (6:00pm business meeting). The topic will be Cancer Susceptibility Testing and will be sponsored by Myriad Genetics (Susan Whelan). The speaker is Kim Provenzano, NP from the Lipson Cancer Center. The meeting is free to GVONS members, non-members: $10. CEUs will be offered.
February Community Service: St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center on South Ave. which provides services for the working poor; those without health insurance. They receive no government support, and are funded only by donations and project grants. At this time, they would appreciate paper towels, toilet paper and laundry soap. There will also be a cash donations jar for those who would rather donate cash.
RSVP by Feb. 2nd to Cathy Reda-Cheplowitz: crc@rochester.rr.com(If no access to e-mail, you may RSVP to Cathy at 922-2064)
The flyer may be accessed in the associated file below. Please print and post at your place of employment…Thank you!
Community Service for January (1/4/12)
If you plan to attend the January GVONS meeting and haven't done so yet, please RSVP by January 5th to susan.hodes@rochestergeneral.org. Full information about the meeting can be found on the calendar page of the GVONS web site at genesee.vc.ons.org and a copy of the flyer is in the associated file below.
For the January Community Service project we are asking for non-perishable food items for the food pantry in Geneva, NY.
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Genesee Valley Chapter Favorites |
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