_____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ METRO ATLANTA CHAPTER 2015 PROGRAMS January 8, 2015 (2nd Thursday) Transforming the Future of Cancer Care: Lead, Inspire and Empower* ILNA: Professional Performance ____________________________________________________________ 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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