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iNSTaNTpOLL Does your institution Support Leadership Development? In response to May ONS Connect’s instant poll, “Does your institution support leadership development?” 67% indicated “Yes” (N = 6). To respond to this month’s poll, “Does your institution have computer physician order entry?” 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. 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. said yes 67% 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. ✱ Congratulations, ONS Connect! ONS Connect recently received the Silver EXCEL Award in the most improved (newsletter to magazine) category from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP). The SNAP EXCEL Awards recognize the best and the brightest in association publishing. ONS Connect was honored for its significantly upgraded design and content after it evolved from the ONS News in January 2007. ✱ how Does your infusion room function? In the July installment of RE:Connect, a reader opens a dialogue on busy infusion rooms. How does your infusion room function? Share your story and read what others have to say by clicking on RE:Connect at www.ONSConnect.org. ✱ 4 ONS CONNECT 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 July 2008 http://www.ONSConnect.org http://www.ONSConnect.org http://www.ons.org http://www.ONSConnect.org

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ONS Connect - July 2008

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