Since 1981, the Oncology Nursing Foundation has provided more than $33 million in support of awards, grants, scholarships, and educational initiatives, investing in the idea that improved patient care and outcomes result from dedicated, well-trained, and fully appreciated oncology nurses.
As cancer medicine gets smarter and more targeted, oncology nurses play an even larger and more pivotal role. Nurses need to advance their education. Nurse scientists need to continue their research. All of which requires ongoing funding. Here’s how you can help.
About 1,685,000 new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States this year. In each instance, an oncology nurse will help shape the story of how patients and families respond.
The 50th Annual ONS Congress in Denver, Colorado, was a landmark celebration of oncology nursing excellence—bringing together more than 4,000 attendees in one of the largest gatherings in Congress history. From inspiring sessions to record-breaking support, this year’s event honored five decades of impact while laying the foundation for the next 50 years.
The Oncology Nursing Foundation is proud to announce that the recipient of the 2025 Connie Henke Yarbro Excellence in Cancer Nursing Mentorship Award is Chinomso Nwozichi, PhD, RN, CMSRN, OCN®, FAAN.
