AONN+ Blog

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Lung cancer screening can help detect the cancer early and facilitate treatment that is likely to be curative. Guidelines have been developed for clinicians to interpret screening results and recommend management.

AONN+ has enabled navigators to become connectors since the start of the pandemic to transmit knowledge, resources, and solutions to address health concerns of underserved communities.

President of Native American Cancer Research Corporation (NACR) reflects on how AONN+ helps improve cancer programs in the indigenous community and build a worldwide community of indigenous navigators.

AONN+ Foundation for Learning Director of Certification Lisa Hartman and a group of experts discuss the value of oncology navigator certification from the perspectives of patient navigators, nurse navigators, healthcare administrators, and physicians.

Since 2015, AONN+ has helped foster a sense of collective community among oncology professionals in the Upstate region of South Carolina through meetings, networking, and education.

In this episode, AONN+ leaders Emily Gentry and Monica Dean have a hearty discussion on self-love and share some “lessons learned” for oncology navigators to manage stress and anxiety as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, from loving yourself, movement, mindfulness, meditation and breathwork, and adequate sleep, to healthy diet and hydration.