Mentoring
This project is made possible by the ONS Foundation through a contribution from sanofi-aventis U.S.
One of the initiatives that ONS has undertaken is a formal mentoring program for oncology nurse professionals.
Joining is easy. To enroll, visit the ONS Mentoring site to start the process.
Mentoring relationships officially begin once a mentee creates an account and begins a relationship by defining their learning needs. Mentees will then be able to search the data base of available mentors. Mentees are even able to search the list of available mentors based upon specific criteria using the Advanced Sorting Options (e.g. Special Interest Groups). The matching list will provide mentees with choices based on how well a mentor's profile matches their development needs. Once a mentee finds a potential mentor, they can extend an invitation to that mentor through the Open Mentoring® system to be their mentor. The potential mentor will receive an email invitation and either accept or decline the invitation. Once a mentor accepts the invitation, the mentee will be notified via email and need to organize the first meeting and drive the relationship moving forward.
Mentoring relationships can be either short or long in duration. However, participants should be willing to make a minimum commitment of one hour per month to their mentoring partner.
Benefits of being a mentor:
- Expanded personal networks
- Increased transference of expertise and experience
- Increased ability to translate values and strategies into productive actions
- Extensive information about the larger organization
- Opportunity to invest in the future of oncology nursing
- Accelerated development and growth
Benefits of being a mentee:
- Complete a fast, thorough analysis of developmental needs
- Create personal developmental plans
- Find mentors whose expertise matches your needs
- Build knowledge and skill
- Engage in developmental relationships that provide for personal and professional growth
Oncology nurses are encouraged to take this opportunity to become stronger and assume an active role in shaping the practice of nursing. Don't miss this opportunity to become part of this fast growing mentoring program.
Please contact membership@ons.org, if you have any questions.
Mentoring Programs
- Member to Member Mentoring
- This program is for members wishing to find a mentor or for those interested in making a difference in the development of current and future oncology nurses.
- Advocacy Mentoring
- Members interested in affecting change at the local, state, and federal level with respect to the policies, regulations, and programs that impact oncology nursing.
- Future Leader Mentoring
- Members interested in leadership opportunities at ONS on a local or national level, on their jobs, or in their communities, now have a solid source to gain and provide peer support and guidance.
- Diversity Mentoring
- Make a difference in the development of current and future oncology nurses from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
- Student Mentoring
- Let an experienced oncology nurse show you how to get your future on track with great career advice.
- Special Interest Group Mentoring
- Become involved in your SIG's Mentoring Program and enjoy the benefits of an expanded professional network.
- Abstract Mentoring
- Experienced mentors are available to help guide you through the process of writing an abstract.