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ONSMAilBOX Article on imposter phenomenon resonates with Nurse After reading the October 2007 sidebar “Nurses in Transition May Experience Imposter Phenomenon” (p. 13), I was actually relieved to realize that others had expressed a concern that has followed me over the years, described as an “internal experience of intellectual phoniness.” I was not aware of the research, so I am prompted to write regarding my experience with this phenomenon. I spent almost 15 years in seven clinical positions at a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, and have held five different positions in the pharmaceutical industry during the past 13 years. While I am excited to begin these new positions, I am always concerned that I will not be able to master the new role. I remember my first time in the intensive care unit as a new nurse: It took me more than six months to finally go to work without the worry that I was going to make a life-and-death mistake. I underestimated the amount of knowledge that I had gathered along my career path, but I also underestimated the collegiality that occurs and the willingness of seasoned oncology nurses to share their years of experience. ✱ Mary Garlick Roll, RN, MS Williamsville, NY connect ONS Connect is published monthly as a benefit for members of the Oncology Nursing Society, 125 Enterprise Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 USA. 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 Brenda Nevidjon, RN, MSN, FAAN 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 how far is the Nearest Transplant Center? In response to March ONS Connect’s instant poll, “How far from your facility is the nearest transplant center?” 64% indicated “less than 30 miles,” 19% said “30–100 miles,” 10% said “100–500 miles,” and 5% said “more than 500 miles” (N = 21). To respond to this month’s poll, “Does your institution support leadership development?” visit www .ONSConnect.org. Results will be shared in an upcoming issue. ✱ less than 30 miles 64% said ONS introduces Three New focus Groups Nurse Navigator: Cynthia Cantril, RN, MPH, coordinator, Forest Knolls, CA, centric@sutterhealth.org Prostate Care: Juli Aistars, RN, MS, APN, AOCN®, coordinator, Lake Zurich, IL, jaistars@nch.org Psychosocial: Carolyn Grande, RN, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP®, coordinator, Jeffersonville, PA, carolyngrande@comcast.net For more information about ONS’s focus groups, visit www.ons.org/ membership/focusgroups.shtml. ✱ 6 ONS CONNECT MAY 2008 http://www.ons.org/publications/journals/connect/index.shtml http://www.ons.org http://www.ONSConnect.org http://www.ONSConnect.org http://www.ons.org/membership/focusgroups.shtml http://www.ons.org/membership/focusgroups.shtml

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ONS Connect - May 2008

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