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iNSTaNTpOll Does Your institution have Computer physician Order Entry? In response to July ONS Connect’s instant poll, “Does your institution have computer physician order entry?” 57% indicated “Yes” (N = 158). To respond to this month’s poll, “Do you counsel patients regarding prostate cancer screening?” 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, CAE, Managing Editor Elisa Becze, BA, Editorial Manager and Staff Writer Leslie McGee, BA, Production Manager Jason Mosley, Graphic Designer 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 said yes 57% ONS Connect announces Themes for 2009 The ONS Connect Editorial Board met in August to plan the news magazine’s themes for 2009. The following themes were selected. January: Publishing Advice for New Writers February: Workplace Wellness Programs for Oncology Nurses March: Sleep Disturbance and Fatigue in Oncology Nurses April: ONS Putting Evidence Into Practice® May: Workforce Diversity June: Survivorship July: Rural Oncology August: Ambulatory Care September: Radiation Oncology October: Health Policy Advocacy November: Nurses as Family Caregivers for Patients With Cancer December: Geriatrics ✱ 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 topic, please tell us! We’d love to hear from you. December: How has research in your community benefitted your patients and practice? Submissions should be approximately 125 words and may be edited for clarity and space. Send responses by October 1 to Editorial Manager Elisa Becze at pubONSConnect@ons.org. ✱ Correction In the August issue of ONS Connect (Volume 23, Number 8), the reference for the Up Front article, “Safe Handling of Chemotherapy: Developing and Implementing Institutional Guidelines” (pp. 10–14), listed the incorrect authors. The correct authors for that reference are Polovich, M., White, J.M., & Kelleher, L.O. ✱ 4 ONS CONNECT September 2008 http://www.ONSConnect.org http://www.ONSConnect.org http://www.ONSConnect.org http://www.ons.org

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