Certification News - Spring 2008 - (Page 2)

Vo l u m e X X I I , N o . 1 S p r i n g 2 0 0 8 Editor’s Message certification/news Excitement Is in the Air! Heather Mackey, RN, MSN, ANP, AOCN® T his spring promises to be an excit- Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse of well. We will distribute a printed and ing time of year for oncology nurs- the Year, Employer Recognition, and mailed version for the summer and wining, particularly concerning issues re- the Pearl Moore Certification Champi- ter 2008 issues in an effort to increase lated to oncology nursing certification. on Award winners at the ONCC Recog- accessibility and to reach those readers Volunteers soon will begin field test- nition Breakfast for Oncology Certified who have indicated that they prefer to ing items for the Certified Breast Care Nurses. receive Certification News in a print forNurse Examination as the mat. The print version will next step in the development Beginning with this issue, readers will notice a be printed on recycled paper of ONCC’s first subspecialty using vegetable-based inks, certification examination. in keeping with ONCC’s change in the appearance of the newsletter, With the annual ONS Conefforts to be environmengress just around the corner starting with the name, Certification News. tally conscious. Certificaand all the up-to-the-minute tion News also will continue educational topics to be offered, certiThe editorial board of ONCC’s Certi- in an electronic format, for those who fied nurses can stop by the ONCC Cer- fication News also is excited about the prefer to receive it that way. Our intent tification Oasis for a relaxing massage changes ahead for our newsletter. Be- is not to overload readers with inforand refreshments to provide a needed ginning with this issue, readers will mation but rather provide them with recharge for the day ahead. Take part in notice a change in the appearance of much needed information in whichever a quick survey on ONCC’s Certification the newsletter, starting with the name, manner is most readily accessible (and News and other issues related to cer- Certification News. The new name more usable)! More information will follow tification and possibly win a prize! We accurately reflects the newsletter’s con- in future issues of Certification News. will celebrate Oncology Nurses Month, tent. In our effort to ensure the produc- In the meantime, please take time to including all of our accomplishments as tion of newsletters that are informative enjoy this beautiful spring season and oncology certified nurses over the past and appealing to our readers, we will THANK YOU for all you do to support year, and we will look forward to the be making some aesthetic and format- oncology nursing and oncology nursing announcement of the OCN® of the Year, ting changes to Certification News as certification! New Pins Offer Way to Display Credentials ertified nurses have a new way to display pride in their credential. ONCC is offering new credential pins for OCN®, CPON®, AOCNP®, and AOCNS®-certified nurses. Pins are available in four finishes: sterling silver or gold-filled and with either a burgundy enamel background or black enamel background. The pins cost just $34 each (plus shipping and handling, which varies upon the total order price). Pins can be ordered online at www.oncc.org or by calling ONCC at 877-769-6622. Not pictured but also available: CPON® pins and pins with a black enamel background. Pins will be available in May. C 2 http://www.oncc.org

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Certification News - Spring 2008 Contents Editor's Message Meet Cyndi Miller Murphy Employer Spotlight CPON® Role Delineation Practice Round CBCN Items Field Test

Certification News - Spring 2008

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