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RE: genesee-announcements Digest (11/19/09)
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News on Certification
November 2009
Submit Your Nominations for ONCC Awards
Now is the time to nominate your chapter members or local employers for
these prestigious awards, presented by the Oncology Nursing
Certification
Corporation:
* OCN(r) of the Year
* Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year (AOCN(r),
AOCNS(r), AOCNP(r))
* Employer Recognition Award
* Pearl Moore Certification Champion Award
Recipients of the OCN(r) of the Year, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse
of the Year, and Pearl Moore Certification Champion Awards will each
receive $1000.
Two Employer Recognition Awards are available: one for employers with
less than 25 registered nurses, and one for employers with 25 or more
registered nurses. All nominations are due December 1, 2009. Find
nomination forms for each of these awards at
http://www.oncc.org/awards/awards.shtml.
Save $100 on 2010 Certification Tests!
Apply by January 6, 2010, for OCN(r), CBCNTM, and CPHONTM Tests to be
offered May 1-31, and you'll save $100 on the fee. And if you apply via
ONCC's secure online registration system you'll receive the lowest
possible fees - certification fees are $25 lower for candidates who
apply online than for candidates who submit a paper application by mail
or fax. Find complete test information at
http://www.oncc.org/getcertified/TestInformation/index.shtml.
Apply early and save $100! Apply online and save even more!
Update Your ONC-PRO Logs the Easy Way!
Do you have Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours in the ONS
CE Evaluation Center? Do you use online Oncology Nursing Certification
Points Renewal Option (ONC-PRO) logs to record CNE activities for
certification renewal? Good news! These two systems are now linked, so
you can easily import your CNE contact hours from the Evaluation Center
to update your ONC-PRO logs.
Begin by accessing (or creating) online ONC-PRO Logs at
https://www.oncc.org/oncpro/default.aspx . A link will prompt you to
import CNE earned through evaluations or post-tests you've completed in
the Evaluation Center. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your
contact hours and import them to your logs. It's quick, easy, and
accurate.
Submit your Congress Abstract Today!
Submit your abstract now for the ONS 35th Annual Congress, May 13 - 16,
2010, in San Diego, CA.
Abstract presentations are focused in areas of administration/leadership
development, clinical/evidence-based practice, education, and research
study. Selection of abstracts will be based solely on a blind peer
review.
Abstracts may be selected for presentation in podium sessions or
presentation as a poster, and published.
Abstracts submitted must be of the author's own completed work, work in
progress, or may or may not have been presented previously at the local
or regional level. The primary authors must be a registered nurse, a
licensed healthcare professional, or a doctoral prepared individual.
The primary author must also consent to be the contact person. The
scoring criteria for submitted abstracts is based on significance,
background, a clearly defined purpose, measurable goals, clear
presentation, and cutting-edge innovation.
Need help preparing an abstract?
The idea of submitting an abstract for Congress can be intimidating and
many questions about the process and structure may arise. Through the
ONS Mentorship Program for Abstract Writers, novice abstract writers are
partnered with experienced mentors to help guide you through the
process.
For more information, please contact, ONS Education toll free at
1-866-257-4ONS or email at education@ons.org.
Don't miss the deadline!
Submission deadline is Tuesday, January 12th. Please visit the abstract
submission website at
http://onsopcontent.ons.org/Meetings/Abstracts/abstractsubmission/defaul
t.asp
to review the abstract submission instructions and to submit your
abstract!
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ONS National Announcements for November (11/18/09)
News on Certification
November 2009
Submit Your Nominations for ONCC Awards
Now is the time to nominate your chapter members or local employers for these prestigious awards, presented by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation:
? OCN® of the Year
? Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year (AOCN®, AOCNS®, AOCNP®)
? Employer Recognition Award
? Pearl Moore Certification Champion Award
Recipients of the OCN® of the Year, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year, and Pearl Moore Certification Champion Awards will each receive $1000. Two Employer Recognition Awards are available: one for employers with less than 25 registered nurses, and one for employers with 25 or more registered nurses. All nominations are due December 1, 2009. Find nomination forms for each of these awards at http://www.oncc.org/awards/awards.shtml.
Save $100 on 2010 Certification Tests!
Apply by January 6, 2010, for OCN®, CBCNTM, and CPHONTM Tests to be offered May 1-31, and you?ll save $100 on the fee. And if you apply via ONCC?s secure online registration system you?ll receive the lowest possible fees ? certification fees are $25 lower for candidates who apply online than for candidates who submit a paper application by mail or fax. Find complete test information at http://www.oncc.org/getcertified/TestInformation/index.shtml. Apply early and save $100! Apply online and save even more!
Update Your ONC-PRO Logs the Easy Way!
Do you have Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours in the ONS CE Evaluation Center? Do you use online Oncology Nursing Certification Points Renewal Option (ONC-PRO) logs to record CNE activities for certification renewal? Good news! These two systems are now linked, so you can easily import your CNE contact hours from the Evaluation Center to update your ONC-PRO logs.
Begin by accessing (or creating) online ONC-PRO Logs at https://www.oncc.org/oncpro/default.aspx . A link will prompt you to import CNE earned through evaluations or post-tests you?ve completed in the Evaluation Center. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your contact hours and import them to your logs. It?s quick, easy, and accurate.
Submit your Congress Abstract Today!
Submit your abstract now for the ONS 35th Annual Congress, May 13 - 16, 2010, in San Diego, CA.
Abstract presentations are focused in areas of administration/leadership development, clinical/evidence-based practice, education, and research study. Selection of abstracts will be based solely on a blind peer review. Abstracts may be selected for presentation in podium sessions or presentation as a poster, and published.
Abstracts submitted must be of the author?s own completed work, work in progress, or may or may not have been presented previously at the local or regional level. The primary authors must be a registered nurse, a licensed healthcare professional, or a doctoral prepared individual. The primary author must also consent to be the contact person. The scoring criteria for submitted abstracts is based on significance, background, a clearly defined purpose, measurable goals, clear presentation, and cutting-edge innovation.
Need help preparing an abstract?
The idea of submitting an abstract for Congress can be intimidating and many questions about the process and structure may arise. Through the ONS Mentorship Program for Abstract Writers, novice abstract writers are partnered with experienced mentors to help guide you through the process. For more information, please contact, ONS Education toll free at 1-866-257-4ONS or email at education@ons.org.
Don?t miss the deadline!
Submission deadline is Tuesday, January 12th. Please visit the abstract submission website at http://onsopcontent.ons.org/Meetings/Abstracts/abstractsubmission/default.asp to review the abstract submission instructions and to submit your abstract!
GVONS November Meeting (11/5/09)
Attached you will find the flyer for the GVONS November meeting. Please print it out to post or share with others. RSVP by November 13th. We ask that you bring gloves and hats for the Open Door Mission if you would like to participate in our community project of the month. See you at the meeting!
November reminders (10/27/09)
Mary Ann Emerson is presenting The Importance of Genetics for Oncology Nursing Today on Saturday November 7, 2009 from 9 -11:45 AM. Please join us for this important timely subject. The program has been approved for 2.5 CE credits. The application is due by Nov. 1 and is available on the web site.
There is one last chance for a $ 100 dollar educational scholarship is 2009. The application is due by Nov. 1 and can be found on the website.
Cancer Survivirship Conference in Boston (9/15/09)
Attached is a brochure re: Cancer Survivorship for Clinicians: Helping Survivors Live Well Beyond Cancer November 6?8, 2009 in Boston.
Genetics Course (9/14/09)
The course brocure for the continuing nursing education offering titled "The Importance of Genetics for Oncology Nursing Today" to be Presented by Mary Ann Emerson, MS, RN, AOCN on Saturday November 7th is now available on the GVONS website at the following web address:
http://genesee.vc.ons.org/file_depot/0-10000000/10000-20000/15186/folder/30367/geneticsbrochure.pdf
News on Certification (9/11/09)
News on Certification - September 2009
2010 Certification Test Dates Announced
ONCC will offer the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®), Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCNTM) and Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHONTM) Examinations during the following dates in 2010:
February 1-27, 2010 (Apply by October 21, 2009)
May 2-31, 2010 (Apply by January 6, 2010 to save $75)
August 2-31, 2010 (Apply by April 7, 2010 to save $75)
November 1-30, 2010 (Apply by July 7, 2010 to save $75)
To help reduce ONCC?s negative impact on the environment, ONCC will charge an additional $25 fee for 2010 certification applications submitted by mail or fax. All candidates are encouraged to apply online via ONCC?s secure online registration system. The online registration system helps ONCC to reduce costs by reducing the amount of data entry and paper handling needed to complete application processing. Reducing costs helps ONCC to keep certification fees as low as possible. Learn more about 2010 certification at www.oncc.org.
Last Chance to Renew Certification in 2009
Nurses who will be renewing their credential in 2009 by Option 1 (Practice hours + Oncology Nursing Certification Points Renewal Option, or ONC-PRO) must submit their application and ONC-PRO Logs by October 15, 2009. No 2009 applications or ONC-PRO logs will be accepted after October 15.
Electronic ONC-PRO Logs can be created online, and updated as often as needed prior to submission. Candidates may submit both their ONC-PRO Logs and application forms online. Please note that both an application and ONC-PRO Logs must be submitted for renewal by Option 1.
Video Illustrates the Benefits of Certification
Learn more about the benefits of certification as seen through the eyes of a patient, his family, certified nurses and administrators. ?Oncology Certified Nurses Make a Difference? is a 4-minute video on the ONCC website (www.oncc.org) that describes why it?s important to have oncology certified nurses on the cancer care team.
The video is an excellent informational resource for patients, administrators, and nurses. Go to www.oncc.org, and click on ?Click to play? in the center photo. If you?d like a copy of the DVD for your chapter or your institution, contact oncc@ons.org.
Recognize the Outstanding Certified Nurses in Your Chapter!
Is there an oncology certified nurse (OCN®, AOCN®, AOCNP® or AOCNS®) in your chapter who deserves recognition for achievements in oncology nursing practice, service, and promotion of certification? If so, submit a nomination for the 2010 OCN® of the Year Award, or the Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year Award. Nominations for these awards are due December 1, 2009. Nomination forms can be found at http://www.oncc.org/awards/awards.shtml
*** ONS Notice Nursing Now! ***
ONS member, Marie Bakitas, DNSc, APRN, had an article published in JAMA. It is the report of her ENABLE II study. Here is the link to the article.
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/302/7/741
Effects of a Palliative Care Intervention on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Advanced Cancer
The Project ENABLE II Randomized Controlled Trial
Marie Bakitas, DNSc, APRN; Kathleen Doyle Lyons, ScD, OTR; Mark T. Hegel, PhD; Stefan Balan, MD; Frances C. Brokaw, MD, MS; Janette Seville, PhD; Jay G. Hull, PhD; Zhongze Li, MS; Tor D. Tosteson, ScD; Ira R. Byock, MD; Tim A. Ahles, PhD
JAMA. 2009;302(7):741-749.
Educational Opportunity in Latham, NY (9/2/09)
Please join the NYS Capital District ONS Chapter for a half day seminar:
?Genetics, Genomics & Embryology of Cancer: Our Role as Patient Advocates?
When: Sat. Oct 10, 2009
Registration & Continental Breakfast: 7:30AM-8:15AM
Program: 8:30AM-12:00PM
Where: Carondelet Hospitality Center
385 Watervliet Shaker Rd Latham,NY 12110 518-783-3536
Cost:$15.00 for National ONS Members
$25.00 for Non-ONS Members
Application has been made for 3 contact hours to the ONS Approver Unit. ONS is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center?s Commission on Accreditation.
We are pleased to announce that this seminar has been supported by $1000.00 Grant through the ONS Foundation.
Presenters:
Janet Gargiulo MD is a medical oncologist who has been in private practice in the Albany area for 25 years. During that time she has specialized in the care and treatment of breast cancer patients. More recently, she has sub-specialized in the fields of high risk and genetics.
Dr Bonnie Guerin is the Director of Oncology Education Overlook Hospital Summit, NJ. A 15 year physician, she chairs the Multidisciplinary Breast Tumor Board & the Women?s Oncology Forum Network for Oncology Communication and Research.
Marsha Forman MSC, MSPH is the laboratory supervisor and senior embryologist at Albany IVF. She received a Masters Degree in Clinical Embryology and was able to train amongst Robert Edwards MD- the doctor responsible for the world?s first IVF baby. She is the areas only formally trained embryologist. Marsha is completing the dissertation process of her PhD in Public Health. In 2000, Marsha started the areas first sperm banking facility at Albany IVF. She is very interested in preserving the fertility of patients undergoing medical therapies.
Contact Info: RSVP by Oct 6th: dee.delollo@cancer.org
Please make check payable to NYSCD ONS. Kindly mail to: Dee Delollo
2 West Glenwood Dr. Latham,NY 12110
DIRECTIONS TO:
CARONDELET HOSPITALITY CENTER AT ST. JOSEPH?S PROVICIAL HOUSE
385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, New York
From Thruway/Northway:
Take Exit 24 to Northway (I-87 North).
Take Exit 5 (Rt. 155) off Northway.
Take left onto Rt. 155. Stay on Rt. 155, crossing over intersection with Rt. 9.
Continue on Rt. 155 past Shaker High School on left and Colonie Elks on right.
Go past main entrance of Provincial House on your left and continue to traffic light.
Take a left on to Delatour Road.
Take a left to entrance road for the Hospitality Center (a small sign).
From I-787, take Exit 8
Follow signs for Route 2 west at end of ramp.
Take Route 2 west through the city of Watervliet, heading toward Latham.
Take a left at Delatour Road. (K-Mart will be just ahead on your right).
Take a right (about 0.5 mi) at entrance road to the Hospitality Center (a small sign).
Training Course for PRN Program Coordinators (8/19/09)
Training Course for PRN Program Coordinators
We are pleased to announce an unique course designed to train coordinators of Pain Resource Nurse (PRN) programs. We invite you to apply to attend this training course November 13-14, 2009 in Chicago, IL.
This Course Includes:
* Inexpensive 2-day conference offering Continuing Education credits for nurses
* Nationally Recognized Speakers: June Dahl, PhD; Debra Gordon, RN-BC, MS, ACNS-BC, FAAN; Judy Paice, PhD, RN, FAAN; Karen Stevenson, RN, MS; Carol Curtiss, MSN, RN, BC
* The Pain Resource Nurse Curriculum and Planning Guide (with CD and flashdrive)
* Opportunity to meet and network with other PRN program coordinators
For more information and application materials visit:
www.trc.wisc.edu/prncourse
"The PRN Curriculum & Planning Guide are excellent. All of the speakers truly appreciated ...welcomed the PRN curriculum. ...would like to thank you for putting such a wonderful and well-organized program together. It has saved us countless number of hours." ~ 2008 Training Course Participant
Marty (Mary) Skemp Brown, MBA
Associate Director
Alliance of State Pain Initiatives
University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health
1300 University Ave, Rm 4720
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 265-9173 / (608) 265-4014 fax / mmskemp@wisc.edu /www.aspi.wisc.edu
Save the date - annual dinner (7/21/09)
Save the date for the GVONS annual dinner on Wednesday, October 21st at Monroe Golf Club in Pittsford. Also, we are looking for donations for the auction. Contact Meredeth Paddock at mspaddock@rochester.rr.com or 585-486-4526. All donations need to be submitted by October 12th.
Job Openings (7/2/09)
Please note that the job openings section of the GVONS website has been updated with several new opportunities. http://genesee.vc.ons.org/
Community Outreach (6/23/09)
Attached is the sign up sheet for the community outreach at the Open Door Mission. If you would like to participant in serving Dinner @ the Open Door Mission, call either Judi Cuthbert(747-0985) or Arlene Pustalka (922-2943). Thanks, Judi
Oncology Conference (6/12/09)
Anyone interested in attending an Oncology Symposium in New York City?
For more details contact me,
Arlene Nanry, RN, OCN my phone # 594-4183; Work 276-4491.
The conference date November 10-13
Website http://www.chemotherapyfoundationsymposium.org/
Teaching Day (6/4/09)
Please note that walk-ins CANNOT be accomadated at the GVONS Teaching Day. If you are planning on attending, please contact Marcia or Diane ASAP as per the last e-mail.
Teaching Day Reminder (6/2/09)
If you are going to Teaching Day the registrations are DUE THIS WEEK!
If you have questions/concerns, email Diane Wilkinson at Diane_Wilkinson@urmc.rochester.edu or Marcia Buckley at Marcia_Buckley@urmc.rochester.edu
New ASCO/ONS Chemotherapy Safety Standards Now Available!
ONS and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) have collaborated to develop the first national standards for the safe administration of chemotherapy drugs, focused on the adult population in the ambulatory setting. These standards will be published in both the Oncology Nursing Forum and Journal of Clinical Oncology, and are now available on the ONS web site.
New Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Online Webcourse - October 20th
The ONS Site-Specific Cancer Series: Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Online Course is a self-paced course that provides clinical information to help oncology nurses understand the complexities of screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management of the various types of GI cancers. This course introduces new concepts and broadens the knowledge-base of oncology nurses to assist them in caring for these patients. Enroll by the October 13th registration deadline.
New Practice What You Know: Validating Your Reimbursement Competency
You’ve completed an ONS reimbursement course, right? Now, confirm your competency in complicated oncology billing calculations and case scenarios by taking the NEW and detailed test: Practice What You Know: Validating Your Reimbursement Competency. This test will confirm your reimbursement coding skills, offer additional practice, and help you gain confidence in this important skill. Ensure that you know what you know! Registration deadline: October 20, 2009.
New Reimbursement for Nurses and Managers Course and Practice What You Know
(Webcourse and Competency Bundle)
This self-paced interactive course and additional competency test guides you through the complexities of oncology reimbursement, from understanding Medicare to proper coding procedures. Each module of the Reimbursement for Nurses and Managers course will guide you through a step process of building your knowledge of coding responsibilities. Then, you validate your knowledge and gain valuable additional practice in the Practice What You Know competency test (see above). Register today for the October 20th classes—the bundle that’s priced just right!
Lung Cancer Online Course Will Increase Your Knowledge
The ONS Site-Specific Cancer Series: Lung Cancer Online Course provides cutting-edge information that affects your practice. Understand the complexities of lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management. But hurry! Register today for the November 3rd course, and get the knowledge you need when caring for these challenging patients.
Catch the OCN® Review Course and Get Certified
Certification is a standard by which many oncology nurses are critiqued and it indicates that a nurse’s knowledge base is current and well beyond entry level. Enroll in the OCN® Review Webcourse today and get detailed review information, practice tips, and test-taking strategies that you need to prepare for the OCN® exam. This course is based on the certification bulletin and provides you with an in-depth review of the information you'll see on your certification test. This is the last OCN review course of the year. Sign up for the November 3rd course today! Certification makes a difference!
Make Certification Easy with AOCNP®/AOCNS® Online Review
Register today and participate in a convenient and affordable way to prepare for the AOCNP® or the AOCNS® certification examinations. Both webcourses are designed to equip advanced practice oncology nurses with the information they need to help pass their certification tests. These instructive courses streamline how you prepare for these important certification exams and are self-paced for your convenience. Both webcourses start November 3rd. Register today.
Cancer Basics –The Essentials
The Cancer Basics Online Course provides you with a concentrated, self-paced program designed for nurses and other healthcare professionals new to oncology practice, experienced nurses seeking review information, industry representatives, nursing instructors, nursing students, case managers, and insurance company claims reviewers. Don’t miss this Cancer Basics webcourse coming November 10th. Regardless of your role in oncology healthcare, you will learn the fundamentals of cancer treatment, management of cancer-related symptoms, and much more.
How Safe Is Your Safe Handling?
Are you sure you are handling medications safely? The need for nurses to focus on safe handling education is vital. The ONS Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs webcourse provides you with the guidelines and techniques you need to safely handle these medications. Register today for this ‘must-attend’ Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs webcourse that expands your knowledge via a self-paced, faculty-led format. This course begins on November 17, 2009, and is the last ‘Safe Handling’ course of the year. Register today!
Participate in the Popular Breast Cancer Online Course
The ONS Site-Specific Cancer Series: Breast Cancer Online Course is one of ONS’s most popular courses. Attending this highly sought after CNE offering will help you understand the many complexities of breast cancer. This interactive webcourse provides you with evidence-based knowledge, including diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, and the psychosocial and genetic aspects of caring for breast cancer patients. Receive 20 continuing nursing education credits upon the successful completion of the program. You must register by November 4th for the November 17th class!
Access Devices Education in the Virtual Clinic
Access Devices: The Virtual Clinic Online Course will equip you with evidence-based knowledge in access device management that you need to assure your cutting-edge practice! Engage yourself in a creative way to really understand access devices! Be part of this unique experience that uses real-life situations and challenges. Begin your journey toward expertise, and earn 15.0 contact hours by attending this engaging course and completing the prerequisites. Course begins November 17, 2009.
Tampa Courses!
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course in Tampa
On November 11 & 12, attend the ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Course in Tampa, Florida. This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of chemotherapy and biotherapy and it focuses on the theoretical knowledge base needed to administer these treatments. You will receive 13.5 contact hours after successful completion of the course, a provider card indicating you've taken the course, plus, you’ll have valuable knowledge concerning these treatments. Enroll today!
Radiation Therapy Course in Tampa
The Radiation Therapy Course will enhance the way you care for patients receiving radiation therapy. This one-day course is designed for both inpatient and ambulatory care nurses, and is appropriate for those new to radiation therapy as well as for those who looking for a comprehensive review. Principles of radiation therapy, new radiation treatment modalities, and management of side effects are among the topics covered. The ONS Manual for Radiation Oncology Nursing Practice (3rd Edition) serves as the required text for the course. This course is worth 7.0 contact hours.
Leadership Short Course– Invest In Yourself
Nurses face more professional challenges and time commitments than ever before. You are a leader, an advocate, and a change agent. On November 12, invest in yourself and in the profession of oncology nursing, by participating in ONS Leadership Short Course on Professional Abilities, in Tampa, FL. Take this opportunity to sharpen your leadership skills and help ensure that oncology nurses remain a driving force in cancer care. Explore ways to use your leadership skills toward your personal and professional development. What you learn will last a lifetime!
News on Certification
October 2009
Save $100 on 2010 Certification Tests!
ONCC will offer the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®), Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCNTM) and Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHONTM) Examinations during February, May, August and November 2010. Candidates who apply by the first deadline will save $100 on the fee. Mark your calendar, apply early and save! Learn more about 2010 certification at www.oncc.org.
February 1-27, 2010 (Apply by October 21, 2009)
May 1-31, 2010 (Apply by January 6, 2010 to save $100)
August 2-31, 2010 (Apply by April 7, 2010 to save $100)
November 1-30, 2010 (Apply by July 7, 2010 to save $100)
2010 Certification Test Bulletins Available
If you’d like to have a supply of 2010 Oncology Nursing Certification Test Bulletins available at your chapter meetings, request a supply from ONCC by emailing oncc@ons.org. The 2010 Test Bulletin contains complete eligibility criteria, test blueprints, and reference lists for OCN®, CBCNTM, AOCNP®, AOCNS®, and CPHONTM Tests.
Go Green with ONCC and Save!
ONCC is working to reduce its environmental footprint by providing certification products and services in a responsible manner. You can help, by applying for certification online. ONCC offers a secure online registration system that is easy to use and available 24/7. The online registration system helps ONCC to reduce costs by reducing the amount of data entry and paper handling needed to complete application processing. ONCC is passing those costs on to candidates. Certification fees for applications submitted online via ONCC’s registration system are $25 lower than fees for paper applications submitted by mail or fax. Learn more about 2010 certification at www.oncc.org.
New Recognition Award for Smaller Employers
If you work for a small employer that is supportive of certification, ONCC has good news for you. In 2010, ONCC will offer two of its prestigious recognition awards: one for employers with less than 25 registered nurses, and one for those who employ more than 25 registered nurses. Submit your nomination now at http://www.oncc.org/awards/employer.shtml. Nominations are due December 1, 2009.
Recognize the Outstanding Certified Nurses in Your Chapter
Is there an oncology certified nurse (OCN®, AOCN®, AOCNP® or AOCNS®) in your chapter who deserves recognition for achievements in oncology nursing practice, service, and promotion of certification? If so, submit a nomination for the 2010 OCN® of the Year Award, or the Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year Award. Nominations for these awards are due December 1, 2009. Nomination forms can be found at http://www.oncc.org/awards/awards.shtml.
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