West Central Minnesota Oncology Nurses Society

Looking for 4 passionate oncology nurses to join our West Central MN ONS chapter in 2027! All of these positions are 2 year terms, except for the President Elect position (see post for more details).

Does one position speak to you and your interests? Contact us today to learn more and apply!

Would one of your oncology nurse peers be just perfect in one of these roles? Tag them and encourage them to reach out!

Elections start soon, so get your names in today!

This is a great way to have fun, get involved and make a difference with a group of like-minded individuals who share similar passions ❤️

RSVP now for an Evening of Learning, Networking & Great Food at our annual ONS Congress Review on Thursday, September 17th at The Great Blue Heron in Cold Spring!

Come connect with fellow oncology professionals while hearing highlights from this year's ONS Congress. This is a great opportunity to earn 1 CEU, network with colleagues, and enjoy an evening out together.

RSVP on our ONS Chapter page below - open to ONS members and non-members alike, so invite your peers and make a night of it!

✨ Event Highlights:
• 1 CEU offered
• Social: 5:00–5:30 PM
• Dinner provided: 5:30–6:00 PM
• Presentations: 6:15–7:15 PM
• Dinner and two drink tickets included

📍 The Great Blue Heron
305 5th Ave S
Cold Spring, MN 56320

Open to Oncology RNs and LPNs, Nursing Students, and Retired Oncology Nurses.

We hope to see you there for an evening of education, connection, and community! 💙🧡

https://communities.ons.org/westcentralminnesota/home

Such an influential nurse, both for fellow oncology nurses and our patients. The article hits home for many of us. Go to the original post for inspiring and loving testimonials from the vast number of lives this great man has touched, it warmed my heart scrolling through all the comments ❤️

After 28 years as a cancer nurse, Roland Brummer has seen firsthand how important advance care planning is, and how difficult it can be without it.

Now as a CentraCare volunteer, he helps people complete Health Care Directives and believes it's one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones.

Read more about Roland’s experience and learn about the support available to help you complete your own. https://www.centracare.com/articles-stories/inside-centracare/health-care-directive-greatest-gifts/

What a perfect time of year to reset, recharge and start the summer right with a 10 day challenge that begins today!

Nurses give their all, during every shift, to every patient, in every moment. But constant notifications and digital noise can quietly drain focus, energy, and emotional balance.

It’s time to take that energy back.

The Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Unplug to Recharge: The Digital Detox Challenge will help you rediscover what it feels like to think clearly, feel grounded, and show up fully, at work and at home.

Through small, intentional changes, you’ll learn to set boundaries with technology, regain focus, and protect your mental well-being.

Imagine fewer distractions, sharper decision-making, and more presence with your patients and with yourself.

This is your moment to reset and gain support to calm your mind. The challenge starts on June 15. Join us today. https://hubs.ly/Q04gBJ280

June 20 & 26

Our ONS chapter was recently reached out to by the following programs to invite us to partake in their upcoming free oncology education sessions! You can sign up on their sites (both were a quick and easy process).

The Rural Lung Cancer Summit offers in person and virtual attendance (and it looks like the in person option offers breakfast and lunch). June 26, 2026 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cragun’s Conference Center, 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401. NO CEUs are being offered at this event. Register at https://abreathofhope.org/rural-minnesota-lung-cancer-summit/

The MD Anderson event offers CEUs and is virtual. Saturday, June 20, 2026, 7:50 AM - 12:30. Register at https://mdanderson.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=60171

Hope to see you there!

Last night's Singo Bingo was so much fun - filled with jammin' music, good food, great drinks and even better company ❤️ Thank you to everyone who came and congrats to our winners!! 🏆

Remember to RSVP ASAP for our summer party, Singo Bingo, next Wednesday, June 10th at 5pm at Milk and Honey Ciders in St Joseph!

You do NOT need to be a member to attend, all oncology RNs & LPNs (retired or working) and nursing students are invited!

https://communities.ons.org/westcentralminnesota/events/simple-registration?CalendarEventKey=694d0635-f467-4f95-9bf7-019e89b3e787

The 2026 ONS Congress was a resounding success! We're so excited for our 6 chapter members that were able to attend and are now bringing so much back to strengthen their units and our chapter, new education and resources for both fellow nurses and our patients! Stay tuned for our September event, sharing what was learned at Congress-and offering you a free CEU. Let's keep the MOMENTUM going!

What a fun group to go to Congress with! We can't wait to share with everyone all we have learned 🤯

Stay tuned for more info about our September event - we'll offer a Congress Review and attendees will receive a free CEU

Come join us for SINGO!!!! Summer party 🌸🎵🎶