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Letter from the Chapter President

Aloha and welcome to 2024 with the Hawaii Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society!

This year holds great potential for our members and the oncology community. We have several new additions to the Board of Directors, and a great selection of engagement opportunities.

I’m excited to be embarking on my term as President of the Board. I’ve been a long-time member of the ONS and the former Treasurer. I have been a long-time member of the ONS Conference planning committee and am myself a former Mana’Olana Award Recipient. My experience has shown me what value the Hawaii ONS chapter brings to the community, and on behalf of the Board of Directors, we are excited to continue the work of supporting our local oncology nurses and patients. 

Joining me this year are new board members Ali Alfaro (Treasurer), Diane Bolosan (Secretary) and Carl Pitre (Director-at-Large, Oahu).  We are fortunate to have continuing their service, Carrie Hovland (Director-at-Large, Kauai), Julie Leach (Director-at-Large, Hawaii Island), Rachel Thelen (Director-at-Large, Maui), Kristen Thompson (Director-at-Large, Oahu), Lori Conley (Past President/Dinner Programs) and Stephanie Guy (Nominations).  We also have a few nominated positions, Tara Vaughn (Web Master/Social Media), Carol Kotsubo (Archivist) and Julie Sestak (Dinner Programs).  This is the group that makes ONS Hawaii work!

Each year the ONS works hard to offer a comprehensive selection of events to enrich and grow our membership. This year we are glad to be offering multiple educational dinners and continuing education (CE) options. Another welcome addition to our schedule will be Oncology Advance Practice Provider focused dinners to engage our oncology APRN community. The pinnacle of our calendar of events, as it has been in the past, is the annual ONS Conference, to be held at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko’ Olina. This year’s conference will be filled with presentations from thought leaders from around the country and from our local community. It also gives us all the chance to interact with our industry supporters.

Growing our membership is something we on the board are all committed to. ONS membership indicates a commitment to being a true oncology professional. Please connect with us! Reach out to the board and other members to let us know how we can serve you. And let those new to the islands know about this wonderful group of dedicated oncology professionals. We look forward to working with you all and advancing oncology nursing throughout the islands.

Thank you and Aloha,

Dee Ann Omatsu, MS, APRN, PNP-BC, AGNP-BC, CPON, AOCNP

President, ONS Hawaii Chapter

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ONS Hawaii 2024 Conference

Save the Date! 

Dear Hawaii (Oahu) Members,

The ONS Hawaii (Oahu) Chapter's annual conference will be held in person on August 16, 2024. The event will feature vendors, door prizes, a silent auction, and an awards luncheon. For more information, please refer to the Save the Date flyer and visit the conference website to stay up to date. We look forward to seeing everyone in attendance!

 

Mana`olana Nurse of Hope Award

Congratulations!
Nicholas Aina, BSN, CPHON
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children


Mana'olana 2024

ELNEC conferences 2024

Greetings,

 

We have some exciting news! The ELNEC team would like to share with you one of our upcoming educational opportunities scheduled for spring 2024.

 

Come join us for our spring ELNEC Summit in Salt Lake City, UT, April 11-12, 2024, to improve your palliative care education. This ELNEC Summit includes APRN Adult, APRN Pediatric, Critical Care, Geriatric, Core, & Pediatric. All courses are train-the-trainer and held simultaneously- you must choose one. Registration is now open and discounts for early bird and multiple colleagues are available.

 

NEW FOR THIS SUMMIT

ELNEC will be launching a new Education/Teaching Strategies module for each course at the Summit in response to popular demand.

 

Please see the attached course brochure and below for more details:  

  

  • Register by February 10th for the Early Bird Discount
  • Multiple Colleague Discount Available (email ELNEC@coh.org for code)
  • Faculty at Schools of Nursing Discount Available (email ELNEC@coh.org for code)
  • 12 CEs+ and Train-the-Trainer Certificate
  • Visit the ELNEC website for more information about the courses. For ELNEC questions please contact elnec@coh.org

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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DOROTHY COLEMAN ONCOLOGY NURSE AWARD

Congratulations!

Sharon Tamashiro, BSN, RN, OCN
Clinical Operations Manager

Oncology Research Department 

Queen's Medical Center

2023 DOROTHY COLEMAN ONCOLOGY NURSE AWARD 

FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT




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