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MAKING AGILE DECISIONS THAT SERVE OUR MEMBERS
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course Transitions to
Online Course and Certificate Program
• National Conferences Change to Unifying Model
• ONS Membership Increases in Value
• ONS Website
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EDUCATING MORE ONCOLOGY NURSES
• ANCC Honors ONS With Accreditation With Distinction
• ONS Introduces New Courses and Competencies
• International Outreach Grows
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EXPANDING OUR BASIS OF RESEARCH AND QUALITY
• AHRQ Grants Funding to ONS Study
• PEP and Continued Quality Improvement Initiatives
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ADVOCATING FOR ONCOLOGY NURSES AND THEIR PATIENTS
• Health Policy Efforts Take Root in the Capitol and Beyond
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STRENGTHENING MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS AND
PUBLICATIONS
• ONS Connect Revitalizes Print and Digital Influence
• ONS Publications Evolve
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AFFILIATE REPORTS
• Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
• ONS:Edge
• ONS Foundation
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
This year has been one of reflection. In 2014, I will step away from full-time employment as chief
executive officer (CEO) of ONS. It was not an easy decision, but I look forward to the transition
into retirement to spend more time with my family.
During my seven-year tenure as CEO, ONS has made noteworthy strides in improving outcomes
in patients with cancer. We’ve accomplished this by advancing the oncology nursing profession
and positioning oncology nurses as leaders in care quality and safety.
ONS would not be successful without its members. Whether they’re volunteering at the local or
national level, gaining an education through ONS conferences and courses, or spreading quality
care through our publications, they are the heart of why ONS is transforming cancer care.
Over the past seven years, ONS has strengthened our influence as the premier organization for
nurses caring for patients with cancer. We’ve leapt to the next level by expanding our international presence, developing key educational programs, re-envisioning our national conferences, and
keeping in step with technologic advances. In 2014, we modified several core programs that have
enormous benefits, including the long-term vitality of our programs and services.
I am particularly proud that in 2013, ONS won the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility. ONS achieved the CEO Gold Standard Seal in 2008 and has
earned reaccreditation every year since. This would not have been possible without the hard work
of dedicated staff.
My heartfelt thanks goes to our members and the staff of ONS for making
the past seven years a remarkable professional experience for me. It has
been my honor to serve in this role.
Paula T. Rieger
RN, MSN, CAE, FAAN
Chief Executive Officer
Before coming to ONS, Paula T. Rieger, RN, MSN, CAE, FAAN,
worked at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
in Houston and the American Society of Clinical Oncology in
Alexandria, VA. She has primarily worked in the field of medical
oncology with an expertise in the fields of biotherapy and cancer
genetics. During her tenure as ONS CEO she has served as chair of
the coordinating team for the Nursing Organizations Alliance and
earned her Certified Association Executive credential.