In this episode of the AONN+ Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation podcast, Kristina Rua, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, and Sue Ellen Glover, MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, ONN-CG, share how to build a successful Local Navigator Network (LNN) program.
Kristina is a leader for the South Florida Local Navigator Network, and Sue Ellen is the founder and leader of the West and Central Florida Oncology Navigator Network. While the South Florida LNN was already established, it had been abandoned for some time when Kristina took over and made the chapter active. Sue Ellen created the West and Central Florida LNN when she noticed the lack of understanding for the navigator role in her area. Both Networks required creativity and planning when building their programs, creating goals and objectives that ensure success.
In this episode, both leaders discussed challenges and successes they’ve faced in their own Local Navigator Networks. Here are the top 3 takeaways:
