ONS Core Values
Integrity
Advocacy
The organization and its members exhibit integrity and earn trust
through ethical behaviors and uncompromising professionalism to
all parties in business, professional, and personal interactions.
We, as an organization and as individuals, advocate
on behalf of people with cancer to ensure their quality
of life and their access to exemplary care throughout
the continuum of life. We advocate on behalf of the
nursing profession and the oncology specialty to
ensure respect and recognition, access to education,
safe working environments, and fair reimbursement.
We also serve as advocates for public policy,
particularly in matters of health.
Innovation
ONS and its members face every endeavor with creativity and
knowledge. We strive to apply our broad perspectives
consistently while leading the transformation of cancer
care.
Our mission is to promote
excellence in oncology nursing
and quality cancer care.
Our vision is to lead the
transformation of cancer care.
Stewardship
We are committed to protecting and
nurturing the resources of the members
and the organization. We do this through
judicious and prudent use of all of our
financial resources and the time and
talents of our members and staff. We
are accountable to the members
and the public to nurture
and grow our human
and financial assets.
Excellence
We strive to foster excellence in clinical practice,
research, education, and administration. We are
committed to nothing less than excellence in our
organization and the care of patients.
Inclusiveness
We celebrate and support diversity of thought and of