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ONS in Motion
Central New Jersey
Summer 2013
Message from the President
Mary Brandsema, RN, MSN, OCN, CHPN
Happy summer to the CNJ-ONS! I hope this message
finds you gardening, spring cleaning, starting a new
course, having a makeover, organizing renovations, or
working on transformations you're hoping to make. You
will also find ONS is transforming as well! You might
see a particular growth in our chapter membership as
a result of the New ONS Chapter Membership Model
that will go into effect on July 1st of 2013. Details on
the new model can be found at [email protected].
Speaking of transformations at the CNJ chapter level, I
am happy to report your board has been meeting
diligently to build upon the chapter’s strategic plan to
lead the transformation of cancer care that
incorporates the aim to promote excellence in
oncology nursing and quality cancer care.
Inside This Issue
Message from the
President
News from National
Virtual Community
Facebook
Fundraising
Congress
Experience
Membership
Recognition
Chapter Events
As chapter members, you are always busy, busy, busy,
tirelessly taking care of your patients. I urge you all to
make sure that you take care of yourself! You can
rejuvenate your energy by doing the simple things like
eating healthy fresh foods, finding a sacred place to
take a few minutes to meditate or take a walk to soak
in the smells of the season. Whatever you choose to
do… I want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable
summer!
Oncology Nurse’s
Month Special
Recognition
Oncology Resources
Melanoma
Foundation
New Address
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News from National
New ONS Chapter Membership Model
Chapter membership will be included in the ONS
National membership starting July 2013. ONS
members that have not signed up with a local
chapter will be assigned based on the zip code of
their preferred mailing address unless otherwise
specified. Ten dollars of the combined
membership dues will be transferred into chapter
accounts on a quarterly basis. For more
information on this new membership model,
please visit our virtual community website at
www.centralnj.vc.ons.org and look for Chapter
Membership Model Transition where most of your
questions should be answered. If you have further
questions, email [email protected]. Chapters will
continue to use the current process for member
recruitment until July 2012.
CNJ ONS Virtual Community
Stay up to date on Chapter activity through our
Virtual website at www.centralnj.vc.ons.org
If you would like something posted, please email
Lizzie at [email protected]
CNJ ONS Facebook
Post pictures, share stories, events, and celebrations so
that we can all get to know each other better. Please visit
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=138758170201
Fundraising
Bernadette Kelly plans fundraising events throughout
The year to keep our chapter strong. She has asked for
Assistance in selling raffles at our dinners and for any
Suggestions on fundraising. Please email her at
[email protected] We all need to pitch in and help one
another.
The Congress Experience
Washington, DC By Lizzie Martinez
The 38th Annual ONS Congress was once again, a wonderful
experience. If you have not had the opportunity to attend an ONS
Congress, I highly recommend that you plan to attend next year in
Anaheim, California. Oncology Nurses from around the World and
various venues come together to share expertise and
experiences, gain knowledge, network, and meet with
pharmaceutical and product representatives to gather information
and resources to share with their colleagues and patients.
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Leadership
President
Mary Brandsema
President-Elect
Donna Colabroy
Secretary
Evelyn Ferguson
Treasurer
Laureen Lightfoot
Nominating Chair
Lizzie Martinez
Member at Large
Lynn Moran Pedrick
We set our alarms to be up at the crack of dawn and to bed late to
learn, see, and do as much as possible. The President of ONS
gave an inspiring speech through the Star Trek series as we
started out present day on the USS Enterprise and then went into
the future and back to present day so that we were inspired to all
become leaders in Oncology care. The President invited a soulful
singer to sing, “I believe I can fly” but our ONS President changed
the words to lead. Time was also put aside to see Washington,
DC, have fun with friends, and take in the sights.
Membership
Cathy Barry
Newsletter
Lizzie Martinez
PR
Marcell Colmer
Fundraising Committee
Bernadette Kelly Chair
Program Chair
Diane Doherty
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Congress in DC By Lina Dy
I would like to impart to my colleagues about what seemed to be important to us
especially Oncology/Radiation related issues from the recent Oncology Nursing
Congress in Washington DC. It is the 7th Vital Sign: The Role of Nutrition in Oncology
Nursing and it is published in Nursing Currents ( June 2012 Vol.1, Issue 2).
This article focuses on team-directed comprehensive care using a team approach to
improve patient outcomes. " All patients diagnosed with or undergoing treatment for
cancer should have a baseline nutrition screening to identify nutritional risks and
deficits." ( Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) www.eatright.org
I found this issue very important for us nurses dealing with patients undergoing
chemotherapy and radiation treatment .I will make copies on this topic and hand it out to
everybody at our next meeting. I hope this will be of help for us and for the betterment of
our patients.
We are the “KEY”
To success!
Member Recognition
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Graduations:
Eleanor McComas’ Granddaughter, Mariellyn Holroyd, graduated
May 11,2013 from Alvernia University in Reading, Pa., with a Masters
of Science in Occupational Therapy which was a 5 year program.
ONS Congress Scholarship Recipients:
Congratulations to the 2013 Congress Scholarship Recipients, Lina Dy & Lizzie
Martinez. Congress was without a doubt a plethora of learning opportunities. As our
Chapter moves forward into the year, be sure to take advantage of the BSN/MSN
Scholarships.
Certifications:
Mariellyn Holroyd is also getting fully certified for the Berkeley Dive and Rescue Team. She
helped rescue about 100 persons stranded during Hurricane Sandy which was the scariest
thing she has ever done.
Celebrations:
Bernadette Kelly-My son Mike is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist at Tufts Floating
Childrens Hospital in Boston. He solved a clinical case: a 6 year old girl with bone and joint
pain and abdominal distention-and it was published in the April edition of the New England
Journal of Medicine and he was first author!!!!
Jeanne Stouts’ daughter, Laura Gartner, is the owner and artistic director of the “Downtown
Dance Academy” on West Water Street. Her school was named “Best in Ocean County”
three years in a row (2010, 2011, and 2012) in the yearly Asbury Park Press reader poll
that takes place every Fall.
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Chapter Events
SAVE YOUR BREATH
Our efforts to educate the youth of the Ocean County community in our annual Save
Your Breath campaign was an absolute success! We educated approximately 100 school
age children about the ill effects of smoking and chewing tobacco through interactive
educational stations. The Mayor of Beachwood stopped by to say hello and the children
provided us with positive feedback through evaluations. We have more work to do in the
arena of smoking prevention and you can get involved through advocacy as we partner
with the Ocean and Monmouth Health Alliance in their fight to increase smoking
ordinances in the local townships. I encourage all members to write their local
representatives in this effort. It’s almost effortless as the script is already written. You
just need to sign and send.
CHOOSE YOUR COVER July 13, 2013
Our partnership with the Ocean and Monmouth Health Alliance is bringing us right into
the summer months as we work towards planning the annual Choose Your Cover event
on July 13th! This event has grown as the years have gone by. As we have fun in the
sun, we as oncology nurses all too well the perils that those dangerous sun rays bring.
As a chapter, we are looking forward to bringing free cancer screening to the community
and opportunity to educate the community about skin cancer and ways to prevent it!
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To volunteer for event along the multiple sites on the Jersey Shore,
please notify Mary Brandsema at [email protected]
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Happy Oncology Nurses Month
Member Recognition
Marsha Opalach
A tribute to Marsha Opalach, RN, BSN, Med
In May, Louise Damiani roasted Marsha Opalach. The CNJ-ONS
recognized Marsha for her outstanding contribution and dedication to
the nursing profession. Marsha obtained her Diploma in Nursing at
Beth Israel School of Nursing in 1974, went on to obtain her BSN, and
graduated Summa Cum Laude from Jersey City University in 1980
followed by her School Nurse Certification in 2000 and her MSN in
2012 through the University of Cambridge.
Marsha worked as a Registered Nursed at Beth Israel Medical
Center, Assistant Head Nurse at Jersey Shore Medical Center, and at
CentraState Medical Center In-patient Oncology Unit for the past 27
years.
Marsha’ s strong passion for oncology led her to obtain her
National Oncology Certification and her Certification in Hospice and
Palliative care. Not only has Marsha served as the N.E. District Leader
of HPNA, Marsha is founder of the Central New Jersey Chapter of HPN
and has served as President from 2010 to current . She remains a longtime active and dedicated member of the CNJ-ONS.
Marsha ‘s other passion is her love for the children! She is a
Certified School Nurse and served a term as Executive Board member
of the Ocean County School Nurses Association . Marsha is known for
her dedication to the Girl Scout troop of Jackson and for being a Board
Member of Education, School Nurse, and Cancer Navigator for the
District of Jackson as a member of the Jackson Optimist Club. Her
commitment to the children continued as she served as Medical Cocoordinator of Camp Quality for kids with cancer, organizer of a weight
management program for children, and a s Chair of a teen pregnancy
task force.
We love you Marsha for a life time of hard work and dedication!!!!! You are
a role model for the profession!!!
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Oncology Resource
David’s Dream
David Caldarella is a stage IV head and neck cancer survivor. He knows
First hand the financial impact that a diagnosis of cancer can have on
The healing process. He started his foundation as a pay it forward. He
works diligently to fundraise so that his organization can provide
Financial assistance to those who are diagnosed and going through
cancer treatment. He has provided gas and food gift cards, paid medical
Bills, mortgages, assisted storm Sandy victims just to name a few. He not
only provides financial assistance, but reaches out to each person that
applies and is a wonderful support system letting a patient know that he
has been there and is a survivor. If you have a patient that is in need of
some assistance or would like to make a donation, please contact David
Caldarella at [email protected]
Enright Melanoma Foundation Announces
Free Enright Sun Safety Certification
Course
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Education and early detection are critical to melanoma prevention. Are your employees
certified in CPR? Each year, there are more new cases of skin cancer than the
combined incidence of cancers of breast, prostate, lung and colon. Take
preventative action -get yourself certified and have your staff certified in sun safety by a
recognized organization.
The Enright Sun Safety Certification (ESSC) is a training and online certification program
that has been developed by melanoma professionals to teach you about the dangers of
too much sun exposure. This program has been made possible by a grant from The
Horizon Foundation of New Jersey.
This course, designed by leading physicians, is not only for individuals, but also
for lifeguards, camp counselors, coaches, daycare providers, and other outdoor
recreation educators who influence children and teens. This information will allow
you to provide the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to instill life-long sun safety
behaviors for yourself, and in the children under your care. This recognized certification
can be listed on your resume or entered as part of your college applications as well.
In addition, everyone ages 12 and over can benefit from the important information
presented here, and therefore it is encouraged that this free course be shared with as
many individuals as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to become Sun Safety Certified and sharing this
information with others. Please take a photo holding your Enright Sun Safety
Certificate and email it to [email protected] to be featured on
our Facebook page!
Go to the website to do the course : http://www.enrightsunshinesafety.org/
Oncology Nursing Society
Central New Jersey Chapter
POB 163
Oakhurst, NJ 07755