Announcements

  • ONS Bridge Scholarship

    We are pleased to announce we will be offering six (6) competitive scholarships to ONS Bridge.  This premier virtual oncology nursing conference is scheduled for September 9th and 11th.  Participants will enjoy two days of live sessions, a bonus day featuring roundtable discussions, and additional access to session content.  Interested members need to submit one paragraph about why you would like to attend and how you will share the knowledge gained with others.  The application process opens July 14th and will close on August 1st at midnight.  Winners will be announced at the August 20th General Membership Meeting.

    Awards will be paid when original expense receipts (not reimbursed from another entity) are received up to a maximum of $209.  Members may receive this ONS Scholarship award only once.

    Apply Here!

  • HCONS Investigative Project Grant - $5,000!!!

    The Houston Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society has a commitment to promote formal investigative nursing projects that affect oncology nursing practice and improve care for those at risk for or experiencing cancer and their families. The chapter has appropriated $5000 in funding annually to sponsor one or more projects. Projects may be research, quality improvement, or evidence-based practice projects and must have
    defined outcomes.
    Applications can be submitted via Google forms: Investigative Project Application for Funding ** ONLINE **
    Interested in applying for funding for a research, quality, or evidence-based practice project? Here is a quick slide tutorial on applying for funding from HCONS.
    Thanks, 
    HCONS Research Committee
  • OCN Review Course Scholarship - Virtual Offering - July 19, 2025

    OCN Review Course Scholarship – Virtual Offering – July 19, 2025

    HCONS is pleased to present an opportunity to attend the upcoming Dallas ONS Chapter and Beyond Oncology VIRTUAL one day OCN Review Course offered Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 745 am to 420 pm via ZoomLink to register. 9.3 nursing credit hours (with on-demand video available).

    Please submit a paragraph sharing with us your interest/plans. OCN certification related expenses up to $400 not reimbursed by another entity to include OCN review course, certification review books and certification test fees are eligible for reimbursement.

    Applications are now open and will close on June 27, 2025  at midnight.

    APPLY HERE!

  • Now Open: 2025 Spring Academic Scholarships

    The Houston Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society is offering four competitive Spring scholarships for colleagues interested in the care of patients with cancer. Each $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in June to two undergraduates, one MSN student, and one student pursuing a DNP or PhD.  HCONS membership not required to apply.  Please note individuals cannot receive the same award more than once (i.e., BSN scholarship, MSN scholarship, or DNP/PhD scholarship).  However, as you advance in your educational journey you can reapply to receive a scholarship at the next level:

    Application requirements include:

    1. A paragraph about your interest in oncology nursing;
    2. One letter of faculty support.  Must be from the program where you are currently enrolled.  Please submit online at: Academic Scholarship Faculty Letter

    The deadline for submission is May 30,2025 at midnight.  Scholarships will be announced at the June 18, 2025 general membership meeting.

  • Now Open: 2025 ONS Congress Scholarships

    HCONS is pleased to announce we are offering five (5) competitive scholarships to the 50th Annual ONS Congress: Celebrating Yesterday, Transforming Tomorrow this year in Denver, Colorado. Registration for the event scheduled for April 9th-13th is open, and you are encouraged to submit one paragraph about why you would like to attend and how you will share the knowledge gained with others. The application process will close on January 26th at midnight. Winners will be notified in time to apply for Early Bird Registration. Awards will be paid when original expense receipts (not reimbursed by another entity) are received up to $2500. Members may receive this ONS Scholarship award only once. 

    APPLY HERE!

  • Now Open: Fall Academic Scholarships

    The Houston Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society is offering three competitive Fall scholarships for colleagues interested in the care of patients with cancer. Each $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in December to one undergraduate, one MSN student, and one student pursuing a DNP or PhD.  HCONS membership not required to apply.  Please note individuals cannot receive the same award more than once (i.e., BSN scholarship, MSN scholarship, or DNP/PhD scholarship).  However, as you advance in your educational journey you can reapply to receive a scholarship at the next level:
    Application requirements include:
    1. A paragraph about your interest in oncology nursing;
    2. One letter of faculty support.  Must be from the program where you are currently enrolled.  Please submit online at: Academic Scholarship Faculty Letter
    The deadline for submission is November 11, 2024 at midnight.  Scholarships will be awarded at the December 2, 2024 HCONS President's Reception.
  • Election year 2025 - Call for Nominations

    We are seeking motivated colleagues to apply for our open Board positions. Opportunities for leadership on the 2025 HCONS ballot include:

    ·         Secretary

    ·         Treasurer-elect

    ·         President-elect

    Board meetings are held virtually on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm.  Please contact Colleen Jernigan at cjerniga@mdanderson.org or Zandra Rivera at zrrivera@mdanderson.org if you are interested in helping to support our efforts.

     Nominations will close 11/8/24 to allow for voting and announcement at the President's reception 12/2/24.

    Terms of Office:

    President-elect and the Treasurer-elect require a two-year commitment (1/2025-12/2026)

    Secretary is a one-year commitment (1/2025-12/2025)

     

    Seeking:

    Secretary

    o   No previous Board experience required

    o   Communicates effectively orally, written, and electronically

    o   Responsible for agenda preparation

    o   Records and distributes minutes

    o   Responds to outside correspondence as needed

    Treasurer-Elect

    o   No previous Board experience needed

    o    Prefer candidate with skills in banking, bookkeeping, and record management

    o   Responsible for monthly financial reporting

    President-Elect

    o   Current or past Board member

    o   Responsible for conducting Board and membership meetings in the absence of the President

     

    If you are not able to run for office consider serving on any of our committees:

    1.       Education

    2.       Legislative

    3.       Community Outreach

    4.       Communications

    5.       Membership

    6.       Nominating/Scholarship

    7.       Programs/Vendor

    8.       Research

    We appreciate your support as we seek to engage with ONS to advance oncology nursing practice.

  • Now Open: 2025 Nurse Day At the Capitol Scholarship

    We are pleased to announce HCONS will be offering ten (10) scholarships to TNA’s 2025 Nurse Day at the Capitol: Caring for Texas. This advocacy event will be held March 3-4, 2025 in Austin, TX. This half-day live CNE event will include an overview of the current public health landscape in Texas, the nurse’s role in health policy, the nursing legislative agenda, and a legislative panel. This will be followed by a day full of visits with individual legislators to discuss nursing bills proposed for the 89th Texas legislative session. Click here for more information on this advocacy event.

    Interested members need to submit one paragraph about why you would like to attend and how you will share the knowledge gained with others.  The application process opens today and will close on October 18, 2024. Awards will be paid when original expense receipts (not reimbursed from another entity) are received up to a maximum of $400.  Members may receive this Advocacy Scholarship award only once.  Apply here!

  • Now Open: OCN Review Course Scholarship

    New this year is the opportunity to attend the upcoming Galveston Bay Area Chapter VIRTUAL one day OCN Review Course offered Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 7 am to 5 pm via Zoom.  Please submit a paragraph sharing with us your interest/plans. OCN certification related expenses up to $400 not reimbursed by another entity to include OCN review course, certification review books and certification test fees are eligible for reimbursement. Applications are now open and will close on September 30, 2024, at midnight.