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Oncology Nursing Society to kick off its 40th Annual Congress

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The Oncology Nursing Society will kick off its 2015 Annual Congress on Wednesday, April 22 in Orlando, Fla., marking its 40th year of providing comprehensive nursing oncology education, research and practice information.
According to Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress Planning Team Chair Nonniekaye Shelburne, CNRP, the program and presenters for this year’s meeting will cover the hottest topics in oncology care.
“Notable changes in 2015 include a dedicated nurse researcher track, over 25 of the 140 posters presented electronically as e-posters, live streaming of select sessions, and session rooms set up to facilitate interactive presentations between presenters and attendees,” Shelburne said in an interview with HemOnc Today.

Focus on the future

As the ONS Congress celebrates its 40th year, the Society will also look toward the future of oncology nursing, both as a shared profession and within the individual practices of its members.
In his keynote address on Thursday, Kevin W. Sowers, RN, MSN, President of Duke University Hospital, will discuss the changing leadership roles that will be needed to usher the profession into a successful future. Sowers will discuss the mounting pressure on health care systems and providers to meet new standards of accountability and quality measures, while maintaining cost-effective, sustainable delivery of patient care.
“Kevin Sowers will open Congress, discussing the transformational leadership that will be required to create new models for the future, and the implications for oncology nursing,” Shelburne said.

Cutting-edge sessions

Shelburne said the meeting will feature sessions on the role of oncology nursing across the cancer care continuum, and will address topics such as obesity, HPV vaccination, oncologic emergencies, managing genetic data in the clinical and research settings, and managing oral anti-cancer therapies, to name only a few.
“ONS Congress attendees will engage in cutting-edge sessions around issues in cancer care, highlighting ways to integrate and disseminate research information into practice,” Shelburne said. “Attendees will also have numerous opportunities to network with peers across oncology care and promote professional growth and self-care.”
Shelburne said the planning team will also hold two simulation clinics in the learning hall, and will also offer new attendee orientation.
“Our team has been innovative in their approach to developing Congress content and learning opportunities,” Shelburne told HemOnc Today. “On behalf of the team, I wish all Congress attendees safe travels to Orlando and an excellent experience at the 40th ONS Congress.”

Disclosure: HemOnc Today was unable to confirm relevant financial disclosures at the time of publication.