Red River Valley Chapter of ONS

06/12/2026

Also if you are wanting help with review for the AOCNP certification MD Anderson is also offering a review course. Information below!

This course was specifically designed to help you close knowledge gaps and feel confident on exam day! Access expert-led modules, up-to-date resources, and practical tips—whenever and wherever it fits your schedule. Earn up to 24.25 Nursing Contact Hours (including 11.5 Pharmacotherapeutics credits)! Whether you’re just starting your exam prep or looking for a final review, this course is your key to success.

UT MD Anderson, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) Review Course, 5/12/2025 12:00:00 AM - 5/12/2027 11:59:00 PM, This comprehensive Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) Review Course is designed to aide oncology APRNs in closing the gaps in knowledge related....

06/12/2026

FREE - GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL NURSES NEXT SATURDAY FROM MD ANDERSON!

Overview
LEAP-N Oncology Series is designed for healthcare professionals to keep them updated in oncology patient care concepts with a focus on advanced pharmacotherapeutics. This activity will target education to strengthen knowledge in therapy selection, adverse effect management, and risk mitigation, including antimicrobial resistance and opioid use disorder.

Target Audience
Specialties - 1. NO SPECIALTY
Professions - Nurse - APRN, Nurse - RN, Physician Associate, Student or Trainee

Credits
AAPA Category 1 CME (4.25 hours), ANCC - Nursing Contact Hour(s) (4.25 hours), Pain and Opioid (1.00 hours), Pharmacotherapeutics (4.25 hours)

HERE IS THE LINK AS WELL -
https://mdanderson.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=60171

06/04/2026

Don't forget to register for our June 11th event in Fargo! Hope to see you there!

05/17/2026

Some of our board members got to enjoy the sunshine and have some fun at the ONS Annual Congress in San Antonio, Tx this past week!

One of the RRV members Maria Schmidt was on the planning committee. What a fun and interesting group to be a part of.

04/24/2026

Take advantage of this deal if you thinking of taking your test this summer!

Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate Oncology Nursing Month!

Throughout the month of May, ONCC is offering its biggest savings of the year: 20% off certification test fees.*

Watch the ONCC social media accounts at the beginning of May for more information!

*The discount does not apply to ONCC FreeTake, DoubleTake, or ACON Beta test participants and is not retroactive.

03/22/2026

REMEMBER to sign up for our event in April! I have been taking a seminar from her and she has really great ideas and tools to bring back to your practice!

03/20/2026

HAPPY CERTIFIED NURSES DAY!!!🎉 (Sorry it's a date late)

Getting your certification is a process but worth every second! There are numerous ones available that can be specific to your area! Visit ONS.ORG to learn more.

Fun fact: The national ONS organization also has scholarships available for those looking to get their certification. Visit: https://www.ons.org/career-development/grants-scholarships to learn more. I actually received the scholarship for the OCN one that paid for my whole test. Very good opportunities available!

Also remember that our chapter also has scholarships available as well!!

Apply for funding to earn an advanced degree, enroll in a continuing nursing education program, attend ONS Congress®, or pay for a certification exam.

01/24/2026

Registration is open for this free program geared towards oncology nurses. It's a virtual event where you can get 12 CNE's and they even breakdown the points towards your OCN.

Topics include non-small cell lung cancer, biospecific antibodies, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, CAR T-cell therapies, prostate cancer, biomarker testing, financial toxicity and more.

Follow the link below to sign up.

https://www.oncologynurseadvisorsummit.com/ =NGVhNjM4OGMtMmM1OC00OTI5LTg2NjgtMmY1ZjNmNTg1Y2Q0~

12/18/2025

🌲 Thank you to all who came out for our winter planter parties! It was a great evening together to close out 2025 with our RRV ONS friends and take home a beautiful decorative planter.

☃️ We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

🩶 Your RRV ONS Board

11/22/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 Nurse of the Year, Erin Gorze, RN BSN OCN, from the Cancer Center of North Dakota 👩🏼‍⚕️