Copy of 2016 OCN of the Year Award/GLA-ONS Please submit by December 2nd, 2016 Question Title * 1. 2018 Oncology OCN RN of the Year AwardGreater Los Angeles Chapter Oncology Nursing Society The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society is calling for nominations for the 2018 Oncology OCN RN of the Year Award. This annual award recognizes outstanding achievements of an OCN certified oncology RN, and will be presented at the 2018 December Chapter Meeting, along with the results of our board election. Nominations are sought for oncology nurses who have made significant contributions to oncology nursing and oncology nursing service; and who have supported and promoted oncology nursing professional practice. Candidates may be practicing as front-line staff (inpatient, outpatient, clinic, home health, and hospice settings) or in another role - managers, directors, advanced practice nurses (NP, CNS), faculty, research nurses, etc. Candidates will receive an award plaque recognizing their service and will be written up in the GLA-ONS Chapter newsletter. Self-nominations and third party nominations are encouraged. Completed nomination packets must be received by email on or before May 2nd, 2018. Nominations will not be part of the electronic balloting for GLA-ONS officers. Balloting for AOCN and OCN will done via Survey Monkey. Award CriteriaNominees must be OCN and demonstrate accomplishments in the promotion of oncology nursing service; as well as in one of the following areas of oncology nursing: clinical practice, education, or research. Promotion of Oncology Nursing and Oncology Nursing Service • Enhances the image of oncology nursing among the general public. • Participates in community affairs, legislative activities, or in organizations that affect nursing. • Enhances the image of oncology nursing among healthcare professionals. • Participates in community education.· Actively promotes oncology nursing certification among nursing colleagues, other healthcare professionals, and healthcare consumers. Oncology Nursing - Candidates must demonstrate accomplishments in one of the following areas:I. Clinical Practice • Develops or uses creative approaches to oncology nursing which enhance quality patient care. • Serves as an example to inspire oncology nurse peers. • Demonstrates a commitment to the care of persons with cancer and their families.II. Education • Participates in the education and development of nurses. • Participates in patient/family teaching. • Participates in educating other disciplines about oncology nursing.III. Research • Participates in the research process. Question Title * 2. Please Complete the following: Credentials Position/Job Title Employer Month/Year of OCN Certification Years as a nurse Years in Oncology Question Title * 3. Please Complete the following: Your Name Relationship to Nominee Daytime Telephone number Email Question Title * 4. In a few sentences or bullet points in the space below, briefly describe nominee’s significant accomplishments:· Promoting oncology nursing and oncology nursing service Question Title * 5. In a few sentences or bullet points in the space below, briefly describe nominee’s significant accomplishments:· ONE of the following areas of oncology nursing: clinical practice, education, or research. Done