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Compassion: The Keen Awareness of the Interdependence of All Things

Compassion: The Keen Awareness of the Interdependence of All Things

By Jennifer Bires, LCSW, OSW-C, CST
As oncology navigators, we have all mastered the art of being compassionate when caring for the patients and their families. Now it’s time to practice using that skill set on ourselves.
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Takeaways from Episode 21 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: Leadership for Navigation

Takeaways from Episode 21 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: Leadership for Navigation

By Mu Lin
Oncology navigation program directors share their insights on developing sustainable oncology navigation programs that provide values to healthcare administrators, patients, and providers.
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What Does It Mean to “Focus on You”: Tips on Self-Care

What Does It Mean to “Focus on You”: Tips on Self-Care

By Kammi Fox-Kay, MSN, RN, AOCNS, ONN-CG(T)
Facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, oncology nurse navigators need to take care of themselves so that they are better able to care for the patients.
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Social Determinants of Breast Cancer for Young Survivors

Social Determinants of Breast Cancer for Young Survivors

By Mu Lin
Adolescent and young adult survivors of breast cancer may face many of the same challenges as other cancer survivors, but some concerns, such as childcare and infertility, are especially salient for them.
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Expanding Patient Navigation Beyond the United States

Expanding Patient Navigation Beyond the United States

By Nancy Peña, ONP-CG, CMI, BS
As a Latina and a minority woman, I always feel welcomed, included, and validated by AONN+, and I appreciate how AONN+ helps with my vision to expand patient navigation in Central and South America.
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“Be a Little Like Lillie”: The Story of Lillie Bear

“Be a Little Like Lillie”: The Story of Lillie Bear

By Mu Lin
In addition to being soft and huggable, a Lillie bear helps with recovery after a breast cancer surgery and honors a name well-known in the cancer field.
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Looking Back to Remember How Much We Have Grown

Looking Back to Remember How Much We Have Grown

By Danielle “Dani” Alston, MMS, OPN-CG
I started in oncology navigation feeling excited but also overwhelmed, then I discovered AONN+ and immediately felt relief that there is a community of navigators and a wealth of resources to help with my professional growth.
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Supporting Cancer Patients of Different Ethnicities and Cultures

Supporting Cancer Patients of Different Ethnicities and Cultures

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Oncology navigators need to be familiar with cultures and values of foreign-born patients so that they can effectively navigate and support patients and their families.
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Understanding the Difference Between Certificate and Certification Programs

Understanding the Difference Between Certificate and Certification Programs

By Lisa Hartman, MS, MA, BSEd, BSN, RN
Do you struggle to understand the difference between certificate and certification programs? You’re not alone. It can be challenging to know how to compare programs to determine the right one for you, your professional development, and your institution’s needs. Check out this blog to learn the basic differences between certificate and certification programs to help you better navigate the professional development landscape. 
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AONN+ Gives Me a Megaphone to Get My Voice Heard

AONN+ Gives Me a Megaphone to Get My Voice Heard

By Stephanie Bonfilio, RN, MSN, OCN, ONN-CG
How the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) helped me build and grow St. Elizabeth Cancer Center’s patient navigation program that is changing the landscape of the quality of care that we provide our patients.
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