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Defining the Role of the Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigator

Defining the Role of the Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigator

By Rosie Kelly
When considering adding a nurse or patient navigator to your cancer care team, ensure that your job description includes goals, responsibilities, and tasks specific to your institution.
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Takeaways from Episode 7 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: How to Implement a Successful LNN

Takeaways from Episode 7 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: How to Implement a Successful LNN

By Rosie Kelly
In episode 7 of the AONN+ podcast, oncology navigators and Local Navigator Network (LNN) leaders explore challenges and successes they’ve faced while building their LNN program.
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Accepting a New Job During COVID-19

Accepting a New Job During COVID-19

By Kammi Fox-Kay, MSN, RN, AOCNS, ONN-CG(T)
Accepting a job at a new healthcare organization can present a different set of challenges to the navigator role. Seasoned oncology nurse navigator Kammi Fox-Kay shares tips on how to make the transition easier.
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We Are AONN+ and We Will Innovate

We Are AONN+ and We Will Innovate

By Rosie Kelly
In support of World Cancer Day, AONN+ pledges to continue to create innovative tools and resources that will benefit every member of the cancer care team.
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Support Beyond Treatment: Helping Patients Through Survivorship

Support Beyond Treatment: Helping Patients Through Survivorship

By Lindsey Smith
When oncology nurse navigator Lindsey Smith expanded her education and sought out perspectives from people affected by cancer, she learned how she could better address the concerns of her own patients and help them feel supported, even after treatment ends.
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Top 3 Takeaways from January’s Facebook Live Event: “Navigation Models of Care”

Top 3 Takeaways from January’s Facebook Live Event: “Navigation Models of Care”

By Rosie Kelly
Oncology navigation is an ever-changing field that requires dynamic models of care to meet the needs of the patient. In January’s Facebook Live event, experts discussed a variety of navigation models and the role of the navigator.
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What Does the Continued Rise in COVID-19 Cases Mean for Cancer Patients?

What Does the Continued Rise in COVID-19 Cases Mean for Cancer Patients?

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, oncology nurse and patient navigators will need to guide their patients through the safest options for treatment and provide them with the information they need to feel safe receiving the vaccine.
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Takeaways from Episode 6 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: AONN+ Strategic Initiatives – Members Organization – “Your Voice Matters”

Takeaways from Episode 6 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: AONN+ Strategic Initiatives – Members Organization – “Your Voice Matters”

By Rosie Kelly
Oncology nurse and patient navigators often juggle many aspects of patient care at once. Ensuring your voice is heard while establishing and managing an oncology navigation program can be an additional challenge.
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Becoming an Empowered Navigator

Becoming an Empowered Navigator

By Rosie Kelly
As acuity rises and the responsibilities of oncology and nurse navigators become more challenging, AONN+ offers resources to build, maintain, and measure your navigation program and equip you with the tools to empower yourself as a navigator.
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Top 3 Takeaways from December’s Facebook Live Event: “State of Clinical Trials and the Role of the Navigator”

Top 3 Takeaways from December’s Facebook Live Event: “State of Clinical Trials and the Role of the Navigator”

By Rosie Kelly
The state of clinical trials has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In December’s Facebook Live event, experts highlighted the integral role of the navigator in providing assessment, education, and support for patients with cancer who are considering their clinical trial options.
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