Oncology Nursing Society

What Oncology Nursing Society does

The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1975 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that serves more than 35,000 oncology nurses and healthcare professionals. Its platform-plus-services architecture spans four product layers: clinical resources (ONS Biomarker Database, Symptom Management Resources, Drug Reference Sheets, Huddle Cards, ONS Guidelines™), education (course catalog, ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration™, ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate™, ONS Podcast), publications (ONS Voice news magazine, Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, Oncology Nursing Forum), and events (ONS Congress® annual conference plus ONS Bridge™ virtual conference). Operations are supported by two affiliated non-profit entities: the Oncology Nursing Foundation (research and charitable initiatives) and the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC, certification services). Technology consists of an online learning management system for NCPD contact hours, a self-service certification verification service, and clinical helpdesk infrastructure; no API, SDK, or AI capabilities are documented.

The business model runs on seven revenue streams. Pharma and biotech sponsors anchor commercial revenue through the Corporate Council at $140,000 per year and a tiered Industry Relations Panel at $50,000 (Tier 2) and $25,000 (Tier 1). Member-paid revenue includes annual membership dues (with World Bank-tiered international pricing for low-, lower-middle-, and upper-middle-income countries), course and certification fees, conference and symposia registration, advertising in print and digital channels, mailing list rentals of 23,000-26,000 oncology nurse names distributed through InFocus Marketing, transaction-based certification verification ($15 per written request), and late renewal fees ($35 during a 30-day grace period). Customer segments span four groups: oncology nurses as primary individual members, healthcare organizations purchasing organizational memberships and bulk course enrollments, pharmaceutical and biotech companies paying for sponsorship and audience access, and patient advocacy organizations eligible for discounted exhibit rates.

ONS distributes through owned channels (ons.org storefront, courses.ons.org LMS, ONS Store) plus direct sales for organizational buyers, with regional in-person (Washington DC) and global virtual (ONS Bridge) event channels. The organization operates a headquarters at 125 Enterprise Drive in Pittsburgh, a Leetsdale fulfillment center at 16 Avenue A, and a Pittsburgh mailing address at P.O. Box 3510. Brenda Nevidjon serves as CEO. Headcount is reported at 251-500 employees. Notable recent strategic activity includes a February 2026 co-development partnership with La Roche-Posay for a skin toxicity photo repository tailored for diverse skin tones and a May 2026 partnership with CURE Media Group to co-host the Extraordinary Healer Award.

Name

Oncology Nursing Society

Legal name

Oncology Nursing Society

Website

https://ons.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Oncology Nursing Society is a non-profit professional membership organization serving 35,000+ oncology nurses through certification programs, clinical decision-support resources, peer-reviewed journals, and the annual ONS Congress, funded via membership dues, pharma sponsorships, courses, and conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Nursing Membership & Continuing Education

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Clinical Research Support (CRC/CTA) (EDAOAJAO)

Keywords

• Oncology nursing education
• Continuing professional development
• Nursing certification programs
• Cancer care resources
• Clinical practice guidelines

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Council and Industry Relations Programs: Pharmaceutical companies join Corporate Council ($140,000/year) or Industry Relations Panel ($50,000 or $25,000/year tiers) for high-level sponsorship recognition, executive engagement opportunities, and year-round positioning in ONS communications and website.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to courses, journals, chapters, and professional development resources. Special tiered pricing for international members from low-income, lower-middle-income, and upper-middle-income countries per World Bank classification.
3. Courses and Educational Materials: Revenue from online courses, certification programs, and educational materials including ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration courses, books, and learning libraries.
4. Conference and Event Revenue: ONS Congress and ONS Bridge conferences generate revenue through registration fees, exhibit booth sales, sponsorship opportunities, and symposia events.
5. Advertising and List Rentals: Print and digital advertising opportunities targeting 35,000+ members. Mailing list rentals of 23,000-26,000 oncology nurse names available to organizations with relevant information.
6. Certification Verification Services: Written verification requests on official ONS letterhead carry a $15 charge for provider card verification. Self-service verification is free.
7. Late Fees and Reinstatement: $35 late fee for renewal during 30-day grace period after provider card expiration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Oncology Nursing Society is a professional membership organization that provides oncology nurses with continuing professional development (NCPD) courses, certification programs (including ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration and ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate), peer-reviewed journals, evidence-based clinical guidelines, point-of-care decision-support tools (ONS Biomarker Database, Symptom Management Resources, Drug Reference Sheets, Huddle Cards), and national conferences (ONS Congress and ONS Bridge). The organization serves more than 35,000 members and supplements individual member value with corporate sponsorship programs that connect pharmaceutical companies to the oncology nursing community.

Product overview

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional membership organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for oncology nursing professionals. The organization offers a platform-plus-services architecture comprising: educational products (ONS Courses, ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration™ certification course, ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate™); clinical resources (ONS Biomarker Database, Symptom Management Resources, Drug Reference Sheets, Huddle Cards, ONS Guidelines™); publications (ONS Voice news magazine, Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, Oncology Nursing Forum); events (ONS Congress® annual conference, ONS Bridge™ virtual conference); career services (ONS Career Center); and membership benefits (ONS Communities, Clinical Helpdesk, local chapters). The organization also operates the ONS Store for merchandise and publications, and provides advertising/sponsorship business services. ONS serves more than 35,000 members with evidence-based practice resources, NCPD contact hours, certification preparation, and professional recognition through awards programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ONS Congress: ONS's signature annual national conference featuring nursing continuing professional development opportunities, contact hours, and educational sessions.
• ONS Bridge
• ONS Voice
• Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON)
• Oncology Nursing Forum

Products and services

• ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration Foundational certification course for nurses providing care to patients undergoing antineoplastic therapy, leading to the ONS Provider Card. Targets registered nurses administering chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Professional certification program for chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, with primary source verification available on official ONS letterhead.
• ONS Congress ONS's signature annual national conference providing NCPD contact hours, educational sessions led by expert speakers, networking, exhibit hall with industry partners, and poster and oral abstract presentations.
• ONS Bridge Virtual conference designed to support oncology nurses in direct patient care through accessible high-quality education, live and recorded sessions, NCPD contact hours, and interactive industry sessions.
• ONS Course Catalog Extensive online catalog of NCPD courses covering introductory to advanced practice-level topics for oncology nursing professional development, delivered through the courses.ons.org learning management system.
• ONS Membership Annual individual membership providing access to courses, journals, chapters, online communities, ONS Voice, Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, Oncology Nursing Forum, and member benefits. Includes tiered international pricing for World Bank-classified low-, lower-middle-, and upper-middle-income countries.
• Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) Peer-reviewed scholarly journal providing clinical oncology nursing research and practice information, with free access for ONS members.
• Oncology Nursing Forum (ONF) Peer-reviewed scholarly journal available exclusively in digital format providing research and evidence-based practice information for oncology nurses.
• ONS Voice Online news magazine covering oncology nursing news, advocacy, and stories for ONS members and the professional community.
• ONS Biomarker Database Curated clinical decision-support database for oncology nurses providing precision oncology information and the most recent biomarker advances at the point of care.
• Symptom Management Resources Evidence-based clinical resources for planning individual patient care, patient education, nursing education, quality improvement, and research in oncology symptom management.
• ONS Drug Reference Sheets ONS clinical staff-curated drug information including indication, side-effect profile, nursing considerations, and patient education talking points for oncology drugs.
• ONS Guidelines Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for oncology nursing, published by ONS and subject to separate terms and conditions for use.
• ONS Huddle Cards Quick-reference clinical tools for oncology nursing practice at the point of care, available through the Huddle Card library.
• ONS Career Center Career development platform providing job-seeking services for oncology nurses and employer offerings to post positions and recruit talent.
• ONS Store Online storefront selling ONS publications, books, merchandise, apparel, accessories, and course materials with a 45-day satisfaction guarantee.
• ONS Corporate Council Premier annual corporate sponsorship program at $140,000/year providing pharmaceutical/biotech partners with high-level recognition at ONS Congress, ONS Bridge, year-round website positioning, executive engagement opportunities, and ongoing visibility in ONS communications.
• ONS Industry Relations Panel Annual industry sponsorship panel with Tier 2 ($50,000/year) and Tier 1 ($25,000/year) pricing, providing pharmaceutical/biotech partners with recognition at ONS Congress and ONS Bridge, year-round website recognition, and engagement with ONS senior leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% satisfaction guarantee on all publications - return within 45 days for full refund, no questions asked.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CURE Media GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 May 2026Partnership to co-host the Extraordinary Healer Award, honoring oncology nurses for clinical excellence and compassionate patient care. Winners announced at ONS Annual Congress in San Antonio.
• La Roche-PosaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Landmark partnership to develop a skin toxicity photo repository tailored for diverse skin tones, addressing a significant educational gap in cancer care for patients of color. The initiative improves representation of darker skin toxicities in educational materials.
• AstraZenecacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Council member - provides high-level sponsorship at ONS national conferences with year-round recognition on ONS website and communications. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, rare diseases, and biopharmaceuticals.
• Bristol Myers SquibbcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Council member - leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases including oncology and hematology.
• GenentechcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Council member - biotechnology company member of Roche Group, developing medicines to treat patients with serious medical conditions for over 40 years.
• GenmabcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Council member - biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapeutics.
• GSKcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Council member - global healthcare company with pharmaceutical products and vaccines.
• MerckcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Council member - focused on translating breakthrough science into innovative oncology medicines with one of the largest immuno-oncology development programs in the industry.
• PfizercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Council member - has industry-leading portfolio of 24 approved innovative cancer medicines and biosimilars across more than 30 indications.
• RegeneroncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Council member - biotechnology company inventing, developing and commercializing life-transforming medicines for serious diseases using proprietary technologies like VelociSuite.
• SanoficoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Council member - pharmaceutical company developing healthcare solutions globally.
• Astellas (Tier 2)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry Relations Panel Tier 2 member ($50,000/year) with recognition at national conferences and ongoing positioning in ONS communications.
• Daiichi-Sankyo (Tier 2)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry Relations Panel Tier 2 member with recognition at national conferences and ongoing positioning in ONS communications.
• Eisai Inc. (Tier 2)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry Relations Panel Tier 2 member with recognition at national conferences and ongoing positioning in ONS communications.
• Gilead (Tier 2)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry Relations Panel Tier 2 member with recognition at national conferences and ongoing positioning in ONS communications.
• Lilly (Tier 2)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry Relations Panel Tier 2 member with recognition at national conferences and ongoing positioning in ONS communications.
• Amgen (Tier 1)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry Relations Panel Tier 1 member ($25,000/year) with recognition at national conferences and ongoing positioning in ONS communications.
• Geron (Tier 1)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry Relations Panel Tier 1 member with recognition at national conferences and ongoing positioning in ONS communications.
• Jazz Pharmaceuticals (Tier 1)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry Relations Panel Tier 1 member with recognition at national conferences and ongoing positioning in ONS communications.
• Johnson & Johnson (Tier 1)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry Relations Panel Tier 1 member and event supporter for Extraordinary Healer Award, with recognition at national conferences and ongoing positioning in ONS communications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Elsevier Clinical Solutions: Major medical publisher (ClinicalKey, Nursing Skills) and clinical decision support provider. Broad incumbent competitor to ONS in nursing clinical reference content, journals, and continuing education at enterprise scale.
• Wolters Kluwer Health: Large global medical publisher and clinical decision support provider (Ovid, UpToDate, Lippincott). Competes with ONS on clinical reference content and continuing education infrastructure for healthcare professionals at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• American Nurses Association: The largest U.S. professional membership organization for registered nurses across all specialties. Directly comparable to ONS as a nursing professional association offering membership, continuing education, certification advocacy, and publications.
• American Society of Clinical Oncology: The premier professional organization for oncology physicians and researchers. Comparable to ONS as an oncology-focused professional association with conferences, journals, clinical guidelines, and corporate council sponsorship from the same pharma ecosystem.
• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: Specialty nursing membership association for critical-care nurses with a similar model of membership dues, certification, CE courses, clinical resources, and a national conference. Closely comparable in structure and revenue mix to ONS.
• Association of Community Cancer Centers: Membership association for cancer program administrators and providers. Comparable as an oncology-focused professional community offering education, conferences, advocacy, and pharma/biotech sponsorship programs.
• Emergency Nurses Association: Specialty nursing professional association for emergency nurses, operating with membership, certification, annual conference, journals, and corporate sponsorship from medical device and pharma partners. Directly mirrors ONS's operating model in a different specialty.
• Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation: ONS's affiliated certification body, formally a separate nonprofit. Direct peer in oncology nursing certification, primary source verification, and continuing competency — ONS itself operates as a partner/owner of this entity.

Emerging players

• MedBridge: For-profit continuing education and patient engagement platform serving physical therapists, athletic trainers, and increasingly nurses. Comparable as a modern CE/clinical education competitor funded by venture capital with superior product UX.
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network: Not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers publishing the widely used NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines. Overlaps with ONS on oncology clinical guidance and professional education, but serves physicians/institutions rather than nurses specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/oncologynursing
• Xx.com/oncologynursing

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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