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PSONS 46th Annual Oncology Nursing Symposium Registration Application Deadline: May 30th, 2026

2026 Symposium Registration

Purpose: To support the Puget Sound Region oncology nurses in ongoing cancer-related education, networking, and career development.

Scholarship: Ten— Symposium registration scholarships for the 46th Annual Oncology Nursing Symposium, October 3rd, 2026, Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma, WA.

PSONS Symposium Scholarship applicant eligibility criteria and requirements:

1. Member of ONS and PSONS continuously for a minimum of one year at the time of application.

2. Registered nurse involved in Cancer Nursing.

3. Applicant must be able to attend the entire Symposium.

4. Complete the online application below, which includes your biographical information and a brief essay describing how this educational course will benefit your nursing practice.

5. Your complete scholarship application must be submitted electronically.

6. The applicant can receive a scholarship from each category only once.

7. Scholarships are open to the General PSONS membership and PSONS Board Members.

8. The scholarship committee will independently review each application and make recommendations to the PSONS Board. Considerations will be given to applicants who have not attended the specific event or have other funding sources.
Applicants may not be eligible for the scholarship if another source of funding, like hospital/institution support, is available.

9. All applicants will be notified by June 19th, 2026.

10. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be asked to complete a short survey after attending the educational program or using the scholarship. Your input is very important and will help us improve the PSONS Scholarship Program.

11. The scholarship recipient will be asked to provide a photo for recognition and meet a specific scholarship follow-up requirement, as noted in the application.
If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarship Chair, Marge Ramsdell, at psonsscholarship@gmail.com or 253-241-8884.
1.Have you been a member of ONS & PSONS continuously for a minimum of 1 year?(Required.)
2.ONS Membership Number:(Required.)
3.Applicant Full Name: (Required.)
4.Home Address:(Required.)
5.Home/Cell Phone:(Required.)
6.Email address: (Required.)
7.Years as Nurse:(Required.)
8.Years as an Oncology Nurse:(Required.)
9.Place of Employment:(Required.)
10.Years employed with current employer:(Required.)
11.Position/Title:(Required.)
12.Are you certified?(Required.)
13.Essay:
Describe in 350 words or less:
  • Your current role in cancer nursing.
  • How attending and participating in the PSONS Symposium will improve your practice.
  • How you plan to utilize and share the information obtained to improve cancer care.
(Required.)
14.Have you attended a PSONS Annual Symposium in the past?(Required.)
15.Do you have other sources of funding to attend symposium (your workplace, other scholarships, grants, etc.)?(Required.)
16.If awarded this scholarship, I agree to be recognized in PSONS publications:(Required.)
17.Signature (electronic accepted):(Required.)