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2013 Annual Repor t
Educating More Oncology Nurses
We are tireless in our pursuit of quality education for oncology nurses. In 2013, we established several footholds where needs were
present, including core competencies for nurse navigators
and new education programs that support those entering
oncology nursing.
ANCC HONORS ONS WITH ACCREDITATION
WITH DISTINCTION
ONS was awarded accreditation with distinction as a
provider of continuing nursing education, the highest
recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC’s) accreditation program. ANCC
reviews organizations that both provide education to
nurses and approve continuing education contact hours for
nurses. Demonstrating our commitment to strengthening the
oncology nursing profession through education, ONS has been
accredited as a provider and approver since 1988.
I use The Educator Resource Center extensively to teach
students and nurses and am taking some of that content to add
to my courses. I like the diversity of the materials: PowerPoint
presentations, case scenarios, quizzes, fast fact sheets, and
journal articles,” said Paula Muehlbauer, RN, MSN, AOCNS®,
clinical nurse specialist at VA San Diego Healthcare System.
“
Evaluations from those who’ve taken the
Post-Master’s course indicate that it is
really making a difference in providing
new oncology practitioners the education
they need that also directly improves the
quality of care,” said Heather Mackey,
ONS project manager.