Government Liaison
Christine Boley, RN. BSN, OCN
University of California at Los Angeles, CA, MSN
Pending graduation in June 2015 from the Dual NP/CNS Adult/Gero Acute Care Programs
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, BSN, May 2007
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Associate Degree in Nursing May 2006
Employment
Currently full time Graduate Student at UCLA
Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Mountain View, CA (July 2010–August 2014)
Clinical Staff nurse in Outpatient infusion, administration of chemo/biotherapy, preceptor to new employees, patient and family education, clinical trial protocol management, member of communication committee
Travel Nursing Experience (August 2007-May 2010)
Staff nurse in various hospital settings, Inpatient Oncology, Surgical, Medical and Telemetry patients
The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH (June 2006-July 2007)
Staff RN on Hematology/Oncology unit with range of malignancies and sickle cell patients.
Professional Qualifications
OCN
Membership, CANP, ONS, Sigma Theta Tau
Voluntary work experiences
Smiles International, Hospice of the Valley, Alpha Tau Delta Gamma Chapter at UCLA
Intent Statement
As a leadership board member, I hope to contribute to the ONS chapter with my personal experience, both as a staff nurse and as an NP/CNS student. I hope to grow and learn through other nurses on the board, as well as contribute knowledge regarding influential political happenings that influence nurses. I have been a member of ONS, starting in Santa Clara chapter in the San Jose area since 2011, and enjoy networking with colleagues and attending learning sessions.
As the government liaison for the GLA ONS chapter, I hope to bring a greater awareness of legislative items and health policies that affect oncology nurses. Being cognizant of healthcare agenda items will allow nurses to potentially contribute to the conversation when decisions are being made.