The More You Know, the Better Your Care
bySusan SchneiderPhD, RN, AOCN®, FAANThe More You Know, the Better Your CareOn May 1 during the 2016 Congress, I introduced my ONS presidential platform, “Specialized Knowledge: Quality Care.” Cancer...
View ArticleNursing Is the Skeleton of the Healthcare System
byBrenda NevidjonRN, MSN, FAANNursing Is the Skeleton of the Healthcare SystemAs a faculty member, I always enjoyed graduation celebrations. Watching the future workforce receive their diplomas, from...
View ArticleEvery Nurse Is a Leader
bySusan SchneiderPhD, RN, AOCN®, FAANEvery Nurse Is a LeaderAt the end of July, Pittsburgh was full of energy and excitement as more than 400 oncology nurses attended Leadership Weekend. The experience...
View ArticleNo System Shall Endure Which Does Not March
byBrenda NevidjonRN, MSN, FAANNo System Shall Endure Which Does Not MarchTwo years ago, I became ONS’s third chief executive officer and the staff partner to a Board of Directors that had a clear...
View ArticleNow Is an Exciting Time for Advocacy
bySusan SchneiderPhD, RN, AOCN®, FAANNow Is an Exciting Time for AdvocacyIn September, I had the honor to join more than 100 ONS members as we convened in Washington, DC, to advocate for issues...
View ArticleMember Survey Responses Help Guide ONS’s Future Work
byBrenda NevidjonRN, MSN, FAANMember Survey Responses Help Guide ONS’s Future WorkIn September, ONS conducted a member survey with 14,728 randomly selected members. Thanks to the 1,842 (12.7%) who...
View ArticleONS/ONCC Role Delineation Study Shows Oncology Nurse Navigators’ Role...
bySusan SchneiderPhD, RN, AOCN®, FAANONS/ONCC Role Delineation Study Shows Oncology Nurse Navigators’ Role Continues to EvolveSince ONS and the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation conducted the...
View ArticleMake Sure You’re Getting a Return on Your Investment
bySusan SchneiderPhD, RN, AOCN®, FAANMake Sure You’re Getting a Return on Your InvestmentTwice a month, I lead a support group for folks with advanced cancer. Our discussions focus on living with...
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