Podcasts

The Importance of Navigation Reimbursement

Faculty:

• Rani Khetarpal, MBA
  CEO & Co-Founder
  NavPoint Health
• Jeanne Silva, MSN, RN-BC, CN-BN, CMSRN
  Assistant Vice President, Oncology Access Navigation
  RWJBarnabas Health System

In this episode, Rani Khetarpal, MBA, and Jeanne Silva, MSN, RN-BC, CN-BN, CMSRN, discuss the importance of reimbursement in navigation and implementation of PIN codes.

Thank you to our sponsor, Lilly, for providing funding for this podcast.

Released April 2, 2025

A Look Into Cancer Advocacy & Patient Education (CAPE)

In this episode, Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN, and Chelsea Passwater, DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC, OCN, discuss the benefits and background of the Cancer Advocacy & Patient Education (CAPE) Portal.

The Cancer Advocacy & Patient Education (CAPE) initiative is a web-based library of best-practice resources designed to support cancer patients and caregivers at every stage of their journey.

Through a personalized digital platform, healthcare providers can deliver curated, evidence-based resources to address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. By educating, engaging, and empowering patients, CAPE aims to reduce distress, enhance patient experiences, and support quality-of-life improvements throughout the cancer journey.

Thank you to our sponsor, Exelixis, for providing funding for this podcast.

Released February 13, 2025

A Look Into the CEACAM 5 Biomarker

Faculty:

• Terri Conneran
  Founder of KRAS (Knowledge + Research + Advocacy = Survivorship) Kickers
• Jennifer Aversano, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG
  Lung Nurse Navigator at Northwest Community Hospital
• Claudia Miller, RN, ONC, ONN-CG
  Thoracic Oncology Nurse Navigator at Hollings Cancer Center

Thank you to our sponsor, Sanofi, for making this podcast series possible.

Released January 25, 2024

Key Biomarker Considerations for Patients

Faculty:

• Terri Conneran
  Founder of KRAS (Knowledge + Research + Advocacy = Survivorship) Kickers
• Jennifer Aversano, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG
  Lung Nurse Navigator at Northwest Community Hospital
• Claudia Miller, RN, ONC, ONN-CG
  Thoracic Oncology Nurse Navigator at Hollings Cancer Center

Thank you to our sponsor, Sanofi, for making this podcast series possible.

Released January 18, 2024

Celebrating the Role of the Navigator

Faculty:

• Paula Sanborn, BSN, RN, CPHON, CPN
• Dani Alston, MMS, OPN-CGA

Moderator:

• Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG
  Director, Patient Navigation Program Development
  AONN+

Released December 19, 2022

Role of the Oncology Navigator within the Multidisciplinary Healthcare Setting

Domain: Coordination of Care/ Care Transitions

Faculty:

• Alessandra Alvarez BSN, BHSA, OPN-CG
  Navigator for Head and Neck Cancer/Endocrine
  Miami Cancer Center, Baptist Health
• Jennifer Bires, LICSW, OSW-C
  Executive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience
  Inova Schar Cancer Institute (ISCI), Fairfax, VA

Moderator:

• Kim Parham, RN, BSN, CN-BN
  Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Clinical Liaison
  Thynk Health

Released November 21, 2022

Navigating Disparate Population: a Focus on the Indigenous Population

Faculty:

• Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DrPH, OPN-CGSM
  President, Native American Cancer Initiatives, Inc. (NACI)

Released August 31, 2022

Leadership for Navigation: Sustainability on How Leadership Promotes Values of Navigation

Faculty:

• Marsha Clements, RN, MSN/Ed, PhD, OCN
  Executive Director of an oncology service line
  New Hampshire
• Andrea (Andi) Dwyer
  Director, Colorado Cancer Screening Program (CCSP)
  University of Colorado Cancer Center

Released May 25, 2022

Perspectives on Certification: Physician, Nurse, and Patient Navigator

Faculty:

• Lisa Hartman, MS, MA, BSEd, BSN, RN
  Director of Certification, AONN+ Foundation for Learning, Inc.

Released March 2, 2022

Loving Yourself: Lessons in Caregiving

Faculty:

• Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN
  Senior Director, Education and Program Development
  AONN+
• Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG
  Director, Patient Navigation Program Development
  AONN+

Released February 23, 2022

The Heart of a Researcher

Domain: Quality and Performance Improvement

Faculty:

• Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DrPH
• Linda Fleisher, PhD, MPH

Moderator:

• Lisa Hartman
  Director, Certification
  AONN+ Foundation for Learning, Inc.

Released December 22, 2021

Emotional Responses to Cancer

Domain: Psychosocial Support Services/Assessment

Faculty:

• Monica Dean
  Director, Patient Navigation Program Development
  AONN+

Released November 24, 2021

Leadership - Communication, Creativity and Cultivation

Domain: Professional Roles and Responsibilities

Faculty:

• Kendra Barber, MHA, BSN, RN, OCN
• Mary Buffington, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG,

Released October 27, 2021

Young Women with Breast Cancer: Needs and Opportunities

Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment

Faculty:

• Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN
  Senior Director, Education and Program Development
  AONN+
• Janine E. Guglielmino, MA
  Vice President, Mission Delivery
  Living Beyond Breast Cancer
• Jasmine Souers
  Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer
  For the Breast of Us

Released September 23, 2021

Geriatric Oncology

Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment

Faculty:

• Sarah H. Kagan, PhD, RN, AOCN, APRN-BC, FAAN, FGSA
• Lora Rhodes, MSW, LSW

Moderator:

• Lisa Hartman
  AONN+ FFL Director of Certification

Released August 25, 2021

COVID-Driven Innovation: Virtual Tumor Boards

Domain: Operations Management

Faculty:

• Cindy Barnard, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN
  Senior Clinical Oncology Domain Expert
  Roche Information Systems
• Zilipah Cruz, MSN-RN
  Director for Corporate Oncology Navigation
  Ballad Health

Released July 28, 2021

Heroes of Hope Interviews

Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment

Faculty:

• Sharon Frances
  Co-Founder, Well Beings Studio
• Melinda Bachini
  Director, Advocacy
  Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation

Moderator:

• Monica Dean
  Director, Patient Navigation Program Development
  AONN+

Released June 23, 2021

Patient Education and Patient Empowerment

Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment

Faculty:

• Ayesha Azam
  Vice President of Medical Affairs
  PAN Foundation
• Joanna Morales
  Chief Executive Officer
  Triage Cancer

Released May 26, 2021

Professional Development: Mentorship

Domain: Professional Roles and Responsibilities

Faculty:

• Natalie Fellers
  Cancer Care Liaison
  Northside Hospital
• Patricia Johnson, BS, RN, OCN, CBCN
  Oncology Care Coordinator
  UVM Health Network – CVPH

Released April 28, 2021

Young Adults with Cancer

Domain: Care Coordination and Care Transitions

Faculty:

• Megan Solinger, MHS, MA, OPN-CG
  Director of Patient Navigation, Ulman Foundation
  AYA Patient Navigator, University of Maryland
• Devon Ciampa, LMSW
  Clinical Social Worker, The Johns Hopkins Children's Center
  AYA Patient Navigator, Ulman Foundation

Released March 24, 2021

The Role of the Patient Navigator: Responding to Crisis

Domain: Community Outreach & Prevention

Faculty:

• Zarek Mena, OPN-CG
  Women’s Health Program Manager,
  Smilow Breast Health Center at Norwalk Hospital

Moderator:

• Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG
  Director of Patient Navigation Program Development

Released February 24, 2021

How to Implement a Successful LNN

Domain: Professional Roles and Responsibilities

Faculty:

• Kristina Rua, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG
  Director of Oncology Navigation,
  East Florida Division,
  Sarah Cannon,
  HCA East Florida Division
• Sue Ellen Glover, MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, ONN-CG
  Oncology Nurse Navigator,
  St. Petersburg General Hospital

Released January 27, 2021

AONN+ Strategic Initiatives – Members Organization – “Your Voice Matters”

Domain: Operational Management/Organizational Development/Health Economics

Faculty:

• Rani Khetarpal, MBA
• Christian Downs, JD, MHA

Released December 16, 2020

How to Best Use Advocacy Organizations

Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment

Faculty:

• Elizabeth Franklin, PhD, MSW
• Clara Lambert, BBA, OPN-CG

Released November 18, 2020

Professional Development and the Role of Certification

Domain: Professional Roles and Responsibilities

Faculty:

• Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG
• Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN
• Margaret Rummel, RN, MHA, OCN, NE-BC, HON-ONN-CG
• Zarek Mena, OPN-CG

Released October 21, 2020

Challenges with Disparate Populations

Domain: Community Outreach and Prevention

Faculty:

• Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DrPH
• Linda Fleisher, PhD, MPH

Released September 23, 2020

The Role of the Navigator as the Genetic Extender

Domain: Coordination of Care/Care Transitions

Faculty:

• Jennifer R. Klemp, PhD, MPH, MA
• Frank Dela Rama, RN, MS, AOCNS, AGN-BS

Released August 26, 2020

How to Implement a Successful Virtual Environment for Support Programs

Domain: Psychosocial Support Services and Assessment

Faculty:

• Pamela Goetz, OPN-CG
  Oncology Survivorship Program Manager
  Center for Patient and Family Services
  Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine
  Washington, DC
• Jennifer Bires, LCSW, OSW-C
  Manager, Patient Support Services
  GW Cancer Center
  Washington DC

Released July 22, 2020