ThriveNV Oncology Patient Navigation Network

Local Navigator Networks

ThriveNV Oncology Patient Navigation Network brings together clinical and non-clinical oncology navigators—including social workers, community health workers, nurse and patient navigators, and other oncology professionals—across Nevada who provide navigation, support, and advocacy to people affected by cancer and their families throughout the cancer care continuum. We believe we are stronger together and that bringing like-minded people together is a powerful tool to help overcome the numerous barriers faced by those we serve.

Mission: Our mission is to foster statewide collaboration while supporting the role of oncology patient navigation across the cancer continuum through connection and sharing best practices so that we can collectively increase access to supportive services, reduce barriers, and improve the lived experience for Nevadans affected by cancer.

Vision: Access to patient navigation for all Nevadans affected by cancer from screening through end of life to provide collaborative care coordination, barrier reduction, and increased access to supportive resources for all.

Goals & Objectives:

  • Foster collaboration by holding 4 - 6 virtual meetings a year.
  • Provide community partner presentations to increase knowledge of statewide resources and networking opportunities.
  • Identify and share educational opportunities to support lifelong learning, ongoing role development, and leadership development.
  • Strive for membership representation from rural/frontier communities and clinical, non-clinical, and community-based organizations.
  • Create a list of statewide navigation professionals to facilitate resource sharing.
  • Maintain shared meeting documents and resources accessible by members.
  • Highlight AONN+ educational opportunities and membership benefits to encourage participation.
  • Encourage attendance of AONN+ conferences / ability to share knowledge with members unable to attend.
  • Foster mentoring opportunities and sharing of best practices among navigators.

Membership:

  • Membership is open to oncology nurses, social workers, lay navigators, community health workers, case managers, oncology registered dieticians, and other oncology professionals across the state of Nevada whose role involves connecting people with cancer to resources.
  • Meetings are held virtually every other month.
  • Meetings may offer networking opportunities, community partner presentations, or other educational opportunities.
  • There are NO annual dues required for membership.