Announcements

  • Volunteer Opportunity with Wonders and Worries

    By: Elizabeth Wade, OCN Elizabeth Wade, OCN , 3 months ago

    Wonders & Worries is currently recruiting volunteers for their18th No Worries Classic on Oct. 17th at Reunion Ranch in Georgetown, TX and would love to have a group from CTONS join in the fun.

    Below is a blurb about the event and you can sign up using the QR code on the attached flyer. They hope to have volunteers all set by October 1st.

     

    No Worries Classic Sporting Clay Shoot on Friday, October 17th at Reunion Ranch in Georgetown. Volunteers help with set-up and check-in, prize distribution, serving lunch scoring, shooting stations, and clean-up. Please see the attached flyer and QR code to sign up. Breakfast and lunch are included depending on the volunteer shift, and this event is always a crowd favorite! Shooters will enjoy a 60-bird course, games, a raffle, auction, and the opportunity to win over $50,000 in prizes.

    • Location address: Reunion Ranch - 850 County Road 255, Georgetown, TX 78633
    • Date & Time: Friday, October 17th, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • Parking: free onsite parking
    • Attire: casual outdoor attire

    • Volunteer shifts include:
      • 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. – up to 70 volunteers (Volunteers tend to love the early shift where they will be keeping score for the shooting teams. It’s lots of fun to be out on the course.)
      • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – 15 volunteers
    • Volunteer Responsibilities:
      • Set-up
      • Serve breakfast
      • Scoring for shooting teams (majority of volunteers will do this)
      • Help run games
      • Serve lunch
      • Clean-up

    Sign up here!

  • 2025 CTONS Scholarships

    By: Elizabeth Wade, OCN Elizabeth Wade, OCN , 10 months ago

    Good morning, CTONS!

    We have 3 types of scholarships that members are able to apply for in 2025! Last year, we awarded over $11,000 in scholarship funds to our local oncology nurses to help further their education, cover testing costs, and purchase study resources. If you know an undergrad student, there is a specific scholarship available for them as well.  Specifics and updated criteria can be found in the attached documents under "Discussions" or on social media. Please reach out to anyone on the Board if you have questions or email us (ctonsboard@gmail.com).

    Due Dates

    2025 ONS Congress Scholarship: March 9th, 2025

    Quarterly Scholarships: March 24th, 2025 / June 23rd, 2025 / September 29th, 2025 / November 24th, 2025

    Undergrad Student Scholarship: November 24th, 2025

    Best,
    Elizabeth Wade BSN, RN, OCN 

    Chapter President
    Central Texas | Oncology Nursing Society

  • 50th Annual ONS Congress

    By: Elizabeth Wade, OCN Elizabeth Wade, OCN , 11 months ago

    ONS Congress Is the Largest Conference Dedicated to Oncology Nursing 

    Learn about the latest advancements, connect with peers, and transform your practice at the 50th Annual ONS Congress®. You’ll be inspired and renew your passion for being an oncology nurse.

    ONS Congress brings together oncology nurses from around the world for five days of education and connection. You’ll return to your workplace feeling energized, inspired, and eager to share all you learned with your colleagues.

    Full Conference Pricing

                                    Early-Bird        Final
    Members                    $655              $795
    Nonmembers             $1,010           $1,215
    Student/Retired          $325              $395

    Links:

    Registration

    2025 ONS Congress Schedule

    Justification Toolkit - Gain your employer's support to attend!

    Location and Hotel Info

    More information

    Best,
    Elizabeth Wade
    CTONS Chapter President