Thoracic Cancer

Members Memo: Thoracic Nurse Navigation Certification Task Force

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
A special thank you to the thoracic nurse navigators who came forward to create the thoracic certification examination. It is a sign of professional commitment and growth to volunteer for a task that will help one review their profession as well as learn something new such as test question development.

Insights into Navigation: Thoracic Cancer Certification

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Do you specialize in thoracic cancer?  Then we had you in mind when we decided to begin the development of subspecialty certifications!

Thoracic Oncology Navigation: Introduction

Pamela C. Matten, RN, BSN, OCN
Approximately, 5 years ago I applied for a job as a Lung Cancer Nurse Coordinator. My experience in oncology included working as a radiation oncology nurse and an infusion nurse. To be honest, I wasn't quite sure what the new job entailed, but I was anxious to move on to something new.