DRAFT: Do Not Distribute
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Program Dates
Educational programs offered by MAONS are scheduled on the first Thursday of each month, unless otherwise noted.
Membership meetings of MAONS will be held quarterly in conjunction with the scheduled educational meeting. Dates will be announced. A quorum of the membership (17) must be present to vote on matters before the membership.
MAONS Board of Directors meetings will be held quarterly as noted below. Meetings are open to all members of the chapter. Only elected officers are allowed to vote on matters before the Board of Directors. A quorum of the elected members of the Board (3) must be present to vote on matters before the Board.
Program and Meeting Announcements
Program announcements will be posted on the chapter virtual community website. All members of MAONS will receive an invitation to attend the monthly program and quarterly membership meeting of the chapter approximately two weeks before each meeting. The location for each program will be confirmed in the announcement.
Attendance Confirmation
As a meal will be provided at the meetings, all attendees will be required to RSVP to confirm their attendance within 3 days of the meeting.
Non-MAONS Member Attendance
Non-members of MAONS may attend monthly educational programs sponsored by the chapter. A fee will be charged to cover the costs of food and CE credits, when applicable.
Metro Atlanta Chapter
Oncology Nursing Society
Celebrating 34 years as an ONS Chapter
Mission
The mission of the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society (MAONS) is to promote excellence in oncology nursing practice, education, and leadership development in the Metro Atlanta area.
Vision
The vision of MAONS is to be an effective resource for oncology nurses, healthcare professionals, consumers, and organizations in the Metro Atlanta area for transforming cancer care.
2016Contact Information
Website:metroatlanta.vc.ons.org
President:Laura Ellis, FNP-BC, AOCNP®
President-Elect:Barbara Bowen, MSN,RN, OCN®
Secretary:Deborah Thompson BSN, RN, OCN®
Treasurer:Debbie Bickes, MN, RN, OCN®
Nominating Chair:Curlissa Mapp, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC
METRO ATLANTA CHAPTER 2016 PROGRAMS
January 7, 2016Cancer-related Fatigue: A Problem withoutClear Solutions*
ILNA:Symptom Management, Survivorship,
Coordination of Care
Jane Clark, PhD, RN, AOCN®, OCN®, GNP-BC
Location: DeKalb Medical – Stubbs Auditorium
February 4, 2016Reducing Early Deaths in APL*
ILNA:Treatment, Symptom Management, Oncologic Emergencies
Vamsi Kota, MD
Location: Georgia Cancer Specialists
March 3, 2016Hyperbaric Oxygen and Delayed Radiation Effects*
ILNA: Symptom Management, Treatment
Helen Gelly, MD, FUHM, FACCWS
Location: Georgia Cancer Specialists
April 7, 2016Pharma: ProStrakan Inc.
Antiemetics++
Location: Restaurant TBD
May 5, 2016Palliative Care across the Cancer Continuum*
ILNA: Palliative care, End of Life, Symptom Management
Cynthia N. Leipold, MN, RN, FNPBC, FNPC, ACHPN
Location: Georgia Cancer Specialists
June 2, 2016Legislative Action Impacting Cancer Care in Georgia **
ILNA: Professional Practice, Coordination of Care
Andrew Lord, BS
Location: Georgia Cancer Specialists
July 2016NO MEETING
August 4, 2016Pharma: Sandoz Inc.
Biosimilars++
Location: Restaurant TBD
September 1, 2016OncoFertility: Considerations in Young Adults
ILNA:Survivorship, Coordination of Care
Emily Beard, RN, OCN®, CBCN (moderator)
Location: Northside Hospital, Interchange Building
October 4, 2016Comprehending Childhood Cancer and Survivorship*
(1st Tuesday)ILNA: Psychosocial, Survivorship, Childhood Cancer
Sally Hale, MN, RN, CPON
Location: Camp Sunshine House
1859 Clairmont Road
Decatur, GA 30033
November 3, 2016Clinical case studies: Screening, Navigation, Education, Administration*
ILNA: Screening and early detection, Treatment, Coordination of Care
Jennifer S. Webster, MN, MPH, RN, AOCNS®
Location: Georgia Cancer Specialists
December 1, 2016Pharma: The Takeda Oncology Company
Understanding Diagnostic Testing and Monitoring for Multiple Myeloma++
Location: Restaurant TBD
SPECIAL EVENTS OPEN TO MAONS MEMBERS
February 20, 2016 Introduction to Oncology (Short Course) *
Jane Clark, PhD, RN, AOCN®, OCN®, GNP-BC
Location: Georgia Cancer Specialists
1835 Savoy Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341
June 10 & 11, 2016 OCN Review Course**
Registration FeeJane Clark, PhD, RN, AOCN®, OCN®, GNP-BC
Location: Interchange Professional Building
5780 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30342
*This activity has been submitted to the Oncology Nursing Society for approval to award contact hours. ONS is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s COA.
**These continuing nursing education activities have been approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
++ Continuing education credit will not be awarded. Revised 12/2/15
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