Radiation Special Interest Group Meeting Saturday, September 8, Cynthia J. Briola RN OCN CBCN Radiation SIG Coordinator

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1 Radiation Special Interest Group Meeting Saturday, September 8, 2012 Cynthia J. Briola RN OCN CBCN Radiation SIG Coordinator

2 Introduction to the radiation SIG Leadership Virtual Community Newsletter Work group projects Resources

3 Established in 1989 As of July- 2,350 members Profile 67%- Staff Nurses 76%- Outpatient work setting 84%- Patient care 89%- Adult setting 60% years nursing 44%- Bachelors Majority of nurses over 40 yr of age To find more information about the Radiation (RAD) SIG visit the SIG Virtual Community at

4 To promote excellence in radiation oncology nursing by improving the quality of nursing care delivered to patients receiving radiation treatment through research, education, leadership, and collaboration.

5 1. Aligned with ONS 1. Knowledge 2. Leadership 3. Quality 4. Technology 2. Posted on Virtual Community 3. It takes your involvement to help achieve goals. Contact me

6 Coordinator: Cynthia Briola, RN, OCN, CBCN Coordinator Elect: Vanna Dest, APRN, BC, CBEC, AOCN Workgroup Chairs ASTRO Liaison Jeanne Sixta, RN, BSN, OCN Education Work Group Chair Marilyn Haas, PhD, RN, CNS, ANP-C Membership Committee Mary Ellyn Witt, RN, MS, AOCN Co-Editors Boost Newsletter Anne Marie Shaftic, MSN, RN, NPC, AOCNP Stephanie Bino, RN, OCN Virtual Community Co- Administrator Sheila Wroblewski, RN, MN, AOCNS Precious Rivera, RN, BSN, OCN Historian Lisa Feldsien RN BSN OCN

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10 Need to LOG IN to PARTICIPATE Subscribe to discussion and receive for discussion threads

11 The Boost, provides articles on current issues facing radiation oncology and updates on new technologies. Quarterly Achieved on virtual community Looking for additional Co-editor Always looking for writers Contact: Anne Marie Shaftic - anms310@aol.com Stephanie Bino- binos@verizon.net

12 Karen Allen, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN Honorable Mention in the SIG Newsletter Best Article Award. Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy and Nursing Implications, which appeared in the Radiation The Boost SIG newsletter

13 Radiation e- conference Putting Evidence Into Practice: Improving Oncology Patient Outcomes, Volume 2- RADIODERMATITIS Radiation Therapy Patient Care Record: A Tool for Documenting Nursing Care Manual for Radiation Oncology Nursing Practice and Education Radiation Certificate Course Radiation sessions at Congress, APN & Research Conferences Poster and Podium Presentation Abstracts for ONS Annual Congress

14 Joint venture of ONS and ONCC 15 contact hours and certificate in subspecialty of radiation oncology awarded upon completion $110 for ONS members and $130 for nonmembers Next course date11/01/ /13/2012 Registration deadline10/24/2012 Go to ONS University to register ty

15 May 3 May 6, 2012 Look for announcment Washington DC

16 Nominate a Colleague Today! - recognize and support excellence in radiation therapy nursing - Monetary award of $250, a plaque, plus travel stippen to attend the Opening Ceremony at Congress. - Application deadline: October 31, 5pm ET - Apply ds/onsawards/radiation Therapy 2012 Winner Michelle Wallace RN BSN OCN

17 A 501(c)(3) charitable organization... to support oncology nursing to improve the lives of people with or at risk for cancer. Over $23,000,000 awarded since 1981 Education Research Leadership

18 One-time campaign to generate funding for scholarships for the 2013 Radiation econference (This fundraising campaign ends 12/31/12) The ONS Foundation will apply its existing scholarships review process for determining recipients Depending on the amount raised, scholarships will be provided as partial or full to qualifying applicants, provided they meet the review committee s criteria A 10% administrative fee will apply to each contribution, allowing for costs of the review process and other expenses associated with this new opportunity Radiation scholarships will be available to attend the 2013 Radiation econference, or, if necessary, another radiation education event.

19 1) If you want to make your gift online securely at the ONS Foundation website, follow these steps: Visit 2) If you want to make your gift by mail, please make your check payable to the ONS Foundation and add "RadeConfSCH" in the notes section. Send your check to: ONS Foundation 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA

20 1. Log on to 2. Select under "Donate To" on the drop down menu (2 nd choice) 4. SIGN IN WITH YOUR ONS PROFILE INCLUDING USERNAME AND PASSWORD* $10, $20, $50, $ Enter the "Amount" that you would like to donate

21 Collaborations ASTRO Annual Meeting:Boston, MA. Oct 28 31, 2012 Newsletter Articles ONS Presentations Workgroups Expert list Hot Topics Radiation resources

22 Save 20% when you use code PRAD12

23 Save 20% when you use code PRAD12

24 Survey will be sent out to SIG membership via in late Sept or early Oct