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Mission & strategy

The Mission of the European Oncology Nursing Society is to add value to the work of its individual members and societies in delivering care to patients with cancer. It aims to assist in the promotion of developing healthy communities through influencing, research and education.

Context of Strategic Plan

The strength of EONS comes from its co-operation with a range of multidisciplinary and patient organisations with which it collaborates to optimise the nursing contribution to cancer care in Europe - a goal which can only be achieved through effective two-way communication with individuals and national oncology nursing societies who make up the membership of EONS. The Society recognises the diverse aspects of nursing across Europe and strives to work towards equitable basic training and continuing education for nurses in the area of cancer nursing. To this end, EONS enhances educational programmes through an accreditation programme, initiates clinical projects and provides support for nursing research. The activities of EONS are directed toward empowering cancer nurses to attain due recognition as specialists.

The Strategic plan

Communication

EONS, as the recognised representative of European oncology nurses at the European CanCer Organisation (ECCO), furthers and facilitates communication between EONS and its membership, as well as the communication between the different member societies.

Influencing the Political Agenda

EONS will assist and support members to lobby for recognised / agreed standards of oncology training / education, through recognition of oncology nursing as a speciality within each membership country

EONS will provide current information to (inter)national professional representatives to raise the knowledge and awareness of the contribution of cancer nurses in Europe

Research

EONS will collaborate with member societies and key stakeholders to raise the profile of oncology nursing research in Europe. It will have a facilitative role helping others to initiate research through guidance with funding issues, mentoring, publication and dissemination of results.

Education

EONS will develop and implement, in collaboration with members, post basic education and continuing education designed to improve knowledge and competence in agreed areas of cancer nursing.