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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

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Advocacy

Stephanie Suprise, MSN, RN

 

 

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.

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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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer

Timothy Kruser

Rye Restaurant and Lounge

308 West College Avenue 

Appleton, WI 54911

Register Here

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Calquence: Treatment for CLL

Jennifer Greenfield, MSN, APRN, NP-C, AOCNP

Robert H Lurie Cancer Center of Northwestern

Bleu Restaurant and Lounge

2200 Dickson Road

De Pere, WI 54115

Register Here

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Safety and Efficacy of Revuforj in R/R NPM1m AML

Katie Vitale, AGCNS-BC

Virtual

Register Here

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Tecvayli: A New 2L+ Combination Therapy for Adults with RRMM

Yisehak Tura, RN, MS

Oncology Clinical Educator

Republic Chophouse

218 North Adam St

Green Bay, WI 54301

Register Here

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Carvykti: Making the Case for Early Use of CAR-T Therapy in Multiple Myeloma 

Yogesh Jethava, MD

Medical Director of Transplant and Cellular Therapy

Draft Gastropub

664 West Ridgeview Dr 

Appleton, WI 54911

Register Here

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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

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Free CE Credit 

Team Strategies for Overcoming Challenges to Guideline Concordant Care of High-Risk HR+/Her2- EBC

May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm

Virtual- 

Register Here

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Multidisciplinary Strategies for Integrating Immunotherapy of Resectable Early Stage NSCLC

October 27, 2026 at 6:00pm

Virtual-More Information to come

 



 

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, May 7, 2026
NEWONS Spring Vendor Fair 
Bridgewood Conference Center
1000 Cameron Way
Neenah, WI 54956
5:30-8:30pm
Vendor fair letter, commitment form, and W-9 can be found under the resources tab on our homepage
**RSVP under Events by April 30th
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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!