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INSTANTPOLL Are You Satisfied With Your Work-Life Balance? In response to April ONS Connect’s instant poll, “Are you satisfied with your work-life balance?” 50% indicated “Yes” (N = 28). To respond to this month’s poll, “Are disparities in cancer care being reduced?” visit the Publications area of www.ons .org and select “ONS Connect.” 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. said yes 50% 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 New Digital Edition Makes It Easier to Read and Share ONS Connect ONS Connect’s enhanced digital edition has several features that provide for easier reading, searching, and sharing with colleagues. Find topics of interest using the search function. Save an issue to your computer for reading later. E-mail an article to your colleagues with the click of a button. Take advantage of these features and more by clicking on the digital edition at www.ONSConnect.org. ✱ Find Out What Other Readers Think About Cancer Disparities RE:Connect—A Collection of Thoughts About ONS Connect offers you the opportunity to read about other ONS members’ experiences. This month, ONS Diversity Champions discuss their experiences with cancer disparities and what they have done to address them. Use the link at the end of each entry to share your own thoughts on the topic. For more information, visit www.ONSConnect.org. ✱ 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. September: What are your successful prostate screening strategies? (Submit by July 1.) October: How has genomic testing impacted your practice? (Submit by August 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). ✱ 6 ONS CONNECT June 2008 http://www.ons.org http://www.ons.org http://www.ons.org/publications/journals/connect/index.shtml http://www.ONSConnect.org http://www.ons.org http://www.ONSConnect.org http://www.ONSConnect.org

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