Video Library

Linda Bosserman, MD, FACP
Accreditation is important in setting standards. Dr. Bosserman explains, however, that as funding has dried up, fewer hospitals are willing to put up the money in pursuit of an accreditation that no one is requiring.
Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Lillie encourages people to "hop off the fence" and join AONN+. She discusses the benefits - new knowledge, networking, tools, and resources - that come with membership and how no other organization offers these to the same extent.
Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Lillie talks about the value that AONN+ brings to all stakeholders in healthcare. AONN+ can demonstrate the value of navigators (both short- and long-term) in their ability to recruit new patients through physician and community outreach.
Barbara Francks, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, HON-ONN-CG
Barbara Francks discusses the struggle and resistance at the start of her new navigator program. She explains how she hit the pavement, bringing her message to healthcare professionals and the community to educate them on the importance of the role and program as a whole.
Barbara Francks, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, HON-ONN-CG
Barbara Francks shares her touching story of a former patient's phone call. After the patient's own battle with cancer, she was faced with the task of guiding her sister in her own breast cancer journey.
Barbara Francks, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, HON-ONN-CG
Barbara Francks stresses the importance of creating active alliances with the support services that are available within the community.
Barbara Francks, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, HON-ONN-CG
According to Barbara Francks, what was once an underestimated issue among cancer patients, psychosocial needs are now being recognized and addressed.
Barbara Francks, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, HON-ONN-CG
Barbara Francks truly believes that building trust early on with a patient can make breaking down barriers an easier task throughout their journey.
Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN, OCN
If you're struggling with your navigation and survivorship plan, Danelle Johnston recommends starting small. Don't be afraid to network and reach out to colleagues to see what works for them.
Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN, OCN
As healthcare has become complex, where there used to be multiple resources and funding, there are gaps. As navigators, we need to reach out and get to know the local community.