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INSTANTPOLL have You Participated in an International Delegation? In response to February ONS Connect’s instant poll, “Have you participated in an international delegation?” 67% indicated “no” (N = 15). To respond to this month’s poll, “Are you satisfied with your work-life balance?” visit www .ONSConnect.org. Results will be shared in an upcoming issue. connect ONS Connect is published monthly as a benefit for members of the Oncology Nursing Society, 125 Enterprise Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 USA. 67% mission The mission of ONS Connect is to • Provide timely news and resources to oncology nurses that can be incorporated easily into daily practice. • Communicate ONS updates and news. • Reinforce ONS as an industry leader and an authority in the healthcare field. Editor Debra M. Wujcik, RN, PhD, AOCN® E-mail: ONSConnectEditor@ons.org Contributing Editors Kristen L. Fessele, RN, MSN, APN-C, AOCN® Michele E. Gaguski, MSN, RN, AOCN®, CHPN, APN-C Robin M. Lally, PhD, RN, BA, AOCN®, CNS Deborah McBride, RN, MSN, CPON® Hanan Saca-Hazboun, RN, MSN Camille A. Servodidio, RN, MPH, CRNO, OCN®, CCRP Joseph D. Tariman, RN, MN, ARNP-BC, OCN® ONS Publishing Division Staff Leonard Mafrica, MBA, CAE, Publisher Anne Snively, BS, Managing Editor Leslie McGee, BA, Production Manager Elisa Becze, BA, Staff Editor and Staff Writer Jason Mosley, Graphic Designer Keightley Amen, BA, Staff Editor Alexis Yakemovic, BA, Editorial Assistant President, ONS Georgia M. Decker, MS, RN, CS-ANP, AOCN® Chief Executive Officer Paula T. Rieger, RN, MSN, AOCN®, FAAN National Office Information Phone: +1-866-257-4ONS (toll free), +1-412-859-6100 Fax: +1-877-369-5497 (toll free), +1-412-859-6163 E-mail: pubONSConnect@ons.org ONS Web site: www.ons.org ONS supports the principle of financial disclosure and has taken steps to ensure that all ONS editors, editorial board members, reviewers, and authors understand and comply with its policy. A copy of the ONS Financial Disclosure Policy is available upon request by contacting Editorial Assistant Alexis Yakemovic at +1-412-859-6259. ONS respects the privacy of its customers. A copy of the ONS Privacy Policy is available upon request by contacting ONS at customer.service@ons.org or 125 Enterprise Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 USA, Attn: Customer Service. All advertising is subject to the approval of the editor and publisher. ONS mission Statement The mission of the Oncology Nursing Society is to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care. ONS Core values Integrity • Innovation • Stewardship Advocacy • Excellence • Inclusiveness Said No Congratulations to ONS’s Newest Officers The 2008 ONS election had a great response, with 15.6% of the eligible voting membership voting. The ONS Nominating Committee extends sincere appreciation to everyone who voted and welcomes its newest officers. Congratulations to all! Director-at-Large: Susan Schneider, PhD, RN, AOCN®, and Virginia Martin, RN, MSN, AOCN® Nominating Committee: Gail Kwarciany, RN, BSN, BC, OCN , CRNI, and Eric Cohen, RN, BSN, OCN® ® You Tell Us, Readers! “You Tell Us” is a forum for ONS Connect readers to share comments with their professional colleagues. If you have knowledge to share on the following topics, please tell us! We’d love to hear from you. July: What technology do you use to support patient care? (Submit by May 1.) August: How do you educate patients regarding safe handling of oral agents? (Submit by June 1.) Submissions should be approximately 125 words and may be edited for clarity and space. Send responses by the deadline listed in parentheses to Staff Editor Elisa Becze via e-mail (pubONSConnect@ons .org), fax (+1-412-859-6163), or online (www.ONSConnect.org). 4 ONS CONNECT APRIL 2008 http://www.ONSConnect.org http://www.ONSConnect.org http://www.ons.org http://www.ONSConnect.org

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ONS Connect - April 2008

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