On this SIG Virtual Community page, you will find information pertaining the Advanced Nursing Research SIG. Here, you can view myriad resources, download and complete pertinent documents, join in our discussions and much more. Welcome to our SIG Virtual Community.

ONS Research Expert Profile
ONS maintains a database of research experts for requests such as research consultation, grant reviewers, and oncology nurse research experts for other organizations. If you are doctorally-prepared and would like your areas of research expertise to be included in the database, please complete an ONS Research Expert Profile.

Evidence-Based Practice Resource Area
This area provides a valuable resource to assist in using research to change practice. You will find information about how to start your own evidence-based project, topic reviews, and other important resources.

Fellowships in Tobacco Control Research Applications due January 28, 2009
Fellowship positions are now available in the Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education, University of California, San Francisco by Jaunary 28, 2009.

ONS 10th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research
The ONS 10th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research is the most comprehensive cancer nursing research event of its kind. It’s where researchers, doctoral students, clinical trials nurses, advanced practice nurses, and others gather to learn about current and emerging research issues, methods, and findings. Discover how to apply these findings to practice, education, research, and policy.

NIH Funding Opportunities
The NIH Roadmap for Medical Research, the National Institutes of Health NIH), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, would like to announce the second funding phase of Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement System (PROMIS) initiative with the release of four Requests for Applications (RFA). This funding initiative will use three U54 award mechanisms (RFA-RM-08-022, RFA-RM-08-024, and RFA-RM-08-025) and one U01 mechanism (RFA-RM-08-023). This is a continuation of the trans-NIH initiative, managed by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), aimed to develop ways to measure patient-reported symptoms such as pain, fatigue, physical functioning, and other aspects of health-related quality of life across a wide variety of chronic diseases and conditions.

NIH Transformative R01 (T-R01) Program
The NIH has announced the new Transformative R01 (T-R01) Program, which highlights the need for research of the transition from acute to chronic pain. Applications are due January 29, 2009.

Biological Resarch for Nursing
Integrating Biobehavioral Research into Health Care

The ONS annual elections are approaching on January 2, 2009!

IMPORTANT NOTE TO THOSE SIGs HOLDING ELECTIONS IN 2009
Beginning in 2009, SIG elections will be incorporated into the national ONS elections. Voting will take place electronically for everyone with a valid email address. Those without a valid email address will receive a paper ballot.

Please visit the ONS Elections Web Site to learn about the candidates for President-Elect, Treasurer, Board of Directors (2), and Nominating Committee.

Your vote DOES make a difference!... Why?

• It demonstrates your concern about ONS and the future of oncology nursing.
• It strengthens ONS's participation in national dialogues on health care policy.
• It recognizes the talents, hard work, and commitment of the candidates.
• It represents a very important person--a knowledgeable, compassionate oncology nurse!

Electronic Voting Tutorial
Voting electronically is easy! Learn how it's done, so you will be prepared on January 2nd.

Letters from Candidates to Chapters