Central Texas Oncology Nursing Society is a part of the national Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). The ONS Mission is to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care. The society works to fulfill this mission by providing nurses and healthcare professional with access to the highest quality educational programs, cancer-care resources, research opportunities and networks for peer support. The ONS vision is to lead the transformation of cancer care. The society pursues this vision by initiating and actively supporting educational, legislative and public awareness efforts to improve the care of people with cancer.