122,490
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2013 Annual Repor t
ONS Membership
INCREASES IN VALUE
When members talk, ONS listens. In 2013, we enacted the universal chapter membership model, which automatically includes local
chapter membership as part of our members’ regular dues. This
simple change is a huge boost in access to local networking and
education opportunities.
We also introduced the early-career professional membership
category, encouraging new oncology nurses to join a supportive
ONS community. Early-career professional members, defined as
qualifying individuals who have held their RN degree for five years
or less, pay dues that are lower than regular members but higher
than student dues. This makes a professional membership more
affordable for those who are just beginning their nursing careers,
who can especially benefit from ONS resources.
Overall community members
served in 2013 increased by
5% over 2012 to 122,490.*
*Number of ONS members cumulatively
throughout the year, plus all non-member
customers served
ONS members, many of whom pay their dues out of pocket,
continue to indicate that membership holds a high value for them.
Year-end 2013 membership stood at 36,247 members, continuing our 84% member retention rate, which is above the industry
average. Membership in ONS special interest groups increased 2%
from 2012.