Certification
In episode 4, oncology navigators from different specialties explore how professional development and certification have helped them be a better navigator for their patients.
October 29, 2020 (Cranbury, NJ): The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Foundation for Learning, Inc. (FFL), based in Cranbury, NJ, has achieved national recognition from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). The CoC confirmed the AONN+ FFL, Inc., Oncology Nurse Navigator–Certified Generalist℠ (ONN-CG℠) demonstrates compliance under Standard 4.2 entitled “Oncology Nursing Credentials.” The Commission defines this standard as “Oncology nursing care is provided by nurses with specialized knowledge and skills demonstrated by a cancer-specific certification or continuing education in oncology nursing.” Obtaining the ONN-CG℠ certification qualifies under this CoC standard.”
October 8, 2020 (Cranbury, NJ): AONN+ Foundation for Learning, Inc (AONN+ FFL) announces opportunities to sit for the Oncology Nurse Navigator–Certified Generalist (ONN-CGSM) and the Oncology Patient Navigator–Certified Generalist (OPN-CGSM) certification exams. These national certifications are only offered through AONN+ FFL and can be achieved only by sitting for the exam at one of the following 5 locations on Saturday, November 14, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Registration MUST be completed by Saturday, October 24.
August 3, 2020 (Cranbury, NJ): The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has accredited AONN+ Foundation for Learning under ISO/IEC 17024, Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons.
Danelle Johnston shares some exciting news: AONN+ Foundation For Learning, Inc announces ANSI accreditation.
Oncology Nurse Navigator Cheryl Bellomo shares what makes AONN+ conferences so rewarding.
Repeat conference attendee, AONN+-certified nurse navigator Arlene Larin says earning her certification benefited her patients and her career.
Hear firsthand from your peers about why they decided to take the AONN+ certification exam, and why this certification is important to the field of navigation.
Chief Nursing Officer & Senior Director of Strategic Planning & Initiatives, AONN+, Danelle Johnston, and Nurse Navigator Sharon Gentry explain why accreditation is so important to AONN+. Accreditation of the certification program shows that AONN+ as an organization has met the recognized standards. For individual navigators, the accreditation may be necessary for their careers. AONN+ is also working on achieving international accreditation so that navigators from countries outside the United States will have an internationally recognized and accredited navigation certification available.
