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The Role of the Oncology Registered Nurse in Outpatient Medical Oncology


11/21/09




Ambulatory/Office Nursing SIG

 The Use of Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking public comment on their proposed determination that there is sufficient evidence to conclude that erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) treatment is not reasonable and necessary for beneficiaries with certain clinical conditions, either because of a deleterious effect of the ESA on their underlying disease or because the underlying disease increases their risk of adverse effects related to ESA use. Click here to read more of CMS proposed decision.

Commentary on the CMS Proposed Ruling from Other Organizations



Register Today for the Reimbursement & Coding Series!

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Register for the Inaugural ONS GI Cancers Online Course!

2009 Course Dates

October 13 - November 3, 2009

November 17 - December 8, 2009

This course offers 8.5 CNS contact hours. 

 Click here for additional information.



Commission on Cancer (CoC) Asking for your Input - Respond by July 23, 2009

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Mentoring Program

It is a time to focus on the need for mentoring and to assure a brighter future. You can partricipate by becoming a mentor or mentee through the Lymphedema SIG Mentoring Program.

Did you know that the Breast Care SIG provides a formal mentoring program for oncology nurse professionals? Joining is easy. To enroll, visit www.3creekmentoring.com/ONS to start the process.

Mentoring relationships officially begin once a mentee contacts a prospective mentor (through the online program) and both parties agree to a mentoring arrangement. These relationships are ongoing with the majority of communication occurring by email and through the online program. However, mentors and mentees may also connect in-person or by telephone (at their own expense) as deemed appropriate and convenient for them.

Mentoring relationships can be either short or long in duration. However, participants should be willing to make a minimum commitment of two hours per month to the program. If at anytime an arrangement is not meeting the desired expectations, a mentor or mentee can be paired with another member participating in the program.

Please direct any questions to membership@ons.org.



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