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Program Dates
Metro Atlanta Chapter
Oncology Nursing Society
Educational programs offered by MAONS are scheduled on the first
Thursday of each month, unless otherwise noted.
Membership meetings of MAONS will be held quarterly in
conjunction with the scheduled educational meeting. Dates will be
announced. A quorum of the membership (17) must be present to
vote on matters before the membership.
MAONS Board of Directors meetings will be held quarterly as noted
below. Meetings are open to all members of the chapter. Only
elected officers are allowed to vote on matters before the Board of
Directors. A quorum of the elected members of the Board (3) must
be present to vote on matters before the Board.
Celebrating 33 years as an ONS Chapter
Mission
The mission of the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Oncology Nursing
Society (MAONS) is to promote excellence in oncology nursing
practice, education, and leadership development in the Metro
Atlanta area.
Vision
Program and Meeting Announcements
Program announcements will be posted on the chapter virtual
community website. All members of MAONS will receive an
invitation to attend the monthly program and quarterly membership
meeting of the chapter approximately two weeks before each
meeting. The location for each program will be confirmed in the
announcement.
Attendance Confirmation
As a meal will be provided at the meetings, all attendees will be
required to RSVP to confirm their attendance within 3 days of the
meeting.
The vision of MAONS is to be an effective resource for oncology
nurses, healthcare professionals, consumers, and organizations in
the Metro Atlanta area for transforming cancer care.
2015 Contact Information****
Website:
metroatlanta.vc.ons.org
President:
Brenda Wilbanks, ADN, RN, OCN®
[email protected]
President-Elect:
Laura Ellis, FNP-BC, AOCNP®
[email protected]
Secretary:
Whitney Molasky, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, OCN®
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Debbie Bickes, MN, RN, OCN®
[email protected]
Nominating Chair:
Curlissa Mapp, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC
[email protected]
Non-MAONS Member Attendance
Non-members of MAONS may attend monthly educational programs
sponsored by the chapter. A fee will be charged to cover the costs of
food and CE credits, when applicable.
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METRO ATLANTA CHAPTER 2015 PROGRAMS
January 8, 2015
(2nd Thursday)
Transforming the Future of Cancer Care:
Lead, Inspire and Empower*
ILNA: Professional Performance
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August 6, 2015
Genentech
Topic TBD++
Location: Restaurant
September 3, 2015
Sex, Chemo and Rock and Roll:
Sexuality and Cancer*
ILNA: Psychosocial Dimensions of Care
Mary Gullatte, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, AOCN®, FAAN
Location: EMORY Midtown
Penny Daugherty, RN, MS, OCN®
February 5, 2015
Anaphylaxis and Rapid Chemotherapy
Desensitization *
ILNA: Oncologic Emergencies
George Gottlieb, MD
Location: Northside Hospital
October 6, 2015
(1st Tuesday)
Location: DeKalb Medical
Ready for a Change?
Career Pathways for Oncology Nurses*
ILNA: Professional Performance
Lanell Bellury, PhD, RN, AOCN® (moderator)
March 5, 2015
Do I Really Have to Keep Learning*
ILNA: Symptom Management
Maria Hanik, DNP, APRN-BC, OCN®
Location: Camp Sunshine House
November 10, 2015 Health Policy and Oncology Nursing*
(2nd Tuesday)
ILNA: Professional Performance
Location: Georgia Cancer Specialists
April 2, 2015
May 7, 2015
Covidien/ SuperDimensions
Lung Cancer++
Location: Restaurant
Sepsis: Early Recognition and Treatment *
ILNA: Symptom Management
Roberta Kaplow, PhD, RN, AOCN®
Location: Georgia Cancer Specialists
June 4, 2015
Targeted Therapy in Oncology:
Side Effect Management *
ILNA: Treatment Modalities
Peter Bjerkerot, BSN, RN, OCN®
Location: Georgia Cancer Specialists
July 2015
NO MEETING
Alec Stone, MA, MPA
Health Policy Advisor, National ONS
Location: Interchange Professional Building
December 3, 2015
Bristol Myers Squibb
Topic TBD++
Location: Restaurant
SPECIAL EVENTS OPEN TO MAONS MEMBERS
June 5 & 6, 2015
Registration Fee
OCN Review Course*
Jane Clark, PhD, RN, AOCN®, OCN®, GNP-BC
Location: Interchange Professional Building
5780 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30342
*These continuing nursing education activities have been submitted to the Georgia Nurses Association,
an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for
approval.
++ Continuing education credit will not be awarded.
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