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The Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society (NEWONS) is an organization committed to the advancement of oncology nursing practice through education, communication, and research. We serve oncology nurses that live in Northeastern Wisconsin in the counties of Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewanee, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, and Winnebago.
HOW TO FORMALLY JOIN: Formally joining the NEWONS chapter is easy and gives you opportunities to attend monthly membership meetings, member-exclusive events, earn occasional CEUs, apply for scholarships, and more! You must select the Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter from your ONS Account under the Renew/Join option to officially become a member. If you are already a national member and would like to join, contact the ONS national office.  Joining our chapter is $15/yr in addition to your ONS membership dues. Nursing students who have not yet earned their RN degree are FREE to join!

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Announcements

2026 NEWONS Board Members

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President 

Melissa Johnson, RN, OCN

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Past President

Brenda Van Sambeek, RN, MSN, OCN

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Vice President

Michelle Vanden Boogart, RN, MSN, OCN

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Treasurer

Jennifer Reilly, RN 

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Secretary

Susan Leffel, RN, OCN

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Programs Coordinator

Autumn Kilker, RN, BSN 

Kim Bonneville, MSN, RN, OCN

Nancy Gudex, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP

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Member Relations

Laura Santkuyl, MSN, RN, OCN

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Student Relations

Brenda Van Sambeek, RN, MSN, OCN

 

 

Student Nurses: 

The Northeast Wisconsin Oncology Nursing Society (NEWONS) proudly welcomes student nurses who are passionate about oncology care. Joining ONS and NEWONS as a student member is completely free and opens the door to a world of professional growth and opportunity.

Student membership offers access to:

  • Educational scholarships to support continued learning
  • Conference opportunities to connect with oncology professionals nationwide
  • Valuable networking with experienced oncology nurses and mentors

Becoming a member is an excellent way to explore the field of oncology nursing, build professional connections, and gain insight into the latest advancements in cancer care.

For more information or questions about student membership, contact our Student Relations Chair- Brenda Van Sambeek at bvsrn@yahoo.com.

Member Spotlight

Pharma-Sponsored Educational Events

Attendance Restrictions May Apply

Please contact Laura Santkuyl (laura.santkuyl@thedacare.org) for all requests to email invites out to the membership

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

A Trop-2-Directed ADC Approved for Adults with Previously Treated Locally Advanced or Metastatic EGFR-mutated NSCLC

Yan Ji, MD

Health Partners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital 

Chives Restaurant

1749 Riverside Drive

Suamico, WI 54173

Register Here

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Safety and Efficacy of Revuforji in R/R NPM1m AML: A Clinical Overview

Katie Vitale, ADCNS-BC

Rye Restaurant 

308 W College Ave

Appleton, WI 54911

Register Here

NEWONS 2026 Social Events

Educational Opportunities and Helpful Links

Oncology Nursing Society | ONS | ons.org

ONS Biomarker Database


ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course

Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration

Big List of Free CE

Visit: https://www.ons.org/ for opportunities in FREE Continuing Nursing Education

ONS Guidelines click here

Oncology Nursing Podcasts


Funding for Nurses | Oncology Nursing Foundation (onfgivesback.org)

Advocacy and health policy webinar

 



 

NEWONS 2026 Membership Meetings

RSVP to all meetings/events per the "Events" tab on main page 
Please contact newonscoor@outlook.com for all program/sponsorship related questions
NEWONS 2026 Events 
Thursday, March 19th, 2026  **Registration open**
Navigation Shared Decision-Making in the Evolving Landscape of CLL
Jenna Hanson, BSN, RN, OCN
Rye Restaurant
308 W College Avenue
Appleton, WI 54911
5:30 pm Registration and Networking
6:00 pm NEWONS Membership Meeting
6:15pm Education and Dinner
Attendee cap: 40
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Breast Cancer Epidemiology & Differences in its Subtypes: Nursing Considerations
Tamiah Wright, DNP, MBA, APNP, AGCNS-BC, OCN
Special guest from WI Breast Cancer Coalition 
Location TBD
5:30 pm Registration and Networking
6:00 pm NEWONS Membership Meeting
6:15pm Education and Dinner
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Thursday, May 7, 2026
NEWONS Spring Vendor Fair 
Bridgewood Conference Center
1000 Cameron Way
Neenah, WI 54956
Vendor fair letter, commitment form, and W-9 can be found under the resources tab on our homepage
More information to come!
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September Date TBD
Multiple Myeloma
Kaitlyn Eliason, BSN, RN 
Location TBD
5:30 pm Registration and Networking
6:00 pm NEWONS Membership Meeting
6:15pm Education and Dinner
Thursday, October 15, 2026
NEWONS Fall Conference
Radisson Hotel
2040 Airport Road
Green Bay, WI 54313
More information to come!