Conferences

Annual Conference

AONN+ Annual brings oncology’s most influential navigators, social workers, physicians, and administrators together to think boldly and enact change. Take action in your own institution after learning from and collaborating with like-minded professionals dedicated to accelerating the pace of change in navigation.

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Midyear Conference

Thank you for Attending the 2025 Midyear Virtual Conference, please check back soon for more information about the 2026 Midyear Conference.

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Abstracts

Submitting your work is a great opportunity to share your research and evaluation outcomes and to add to the growing body of evidence-based findings for navigation’s professional practice. Approved abstracts will be published in the Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship and presented at the AONN+ Annual conference.

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AONN+ Awards

Browse the prestigious awards granted to oncology navigators, researchers, employers, and individuals.

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Conference Highlights

Thanks for attending our 2024 Annual Conference. Check out the highlights from previous conferences by clicking the button below.

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Conference Suggestions

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Committees

AONN+ Committees

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Tools & Resources

Initiatives

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Toolkits

Metastatic Breast Cancer Pathways

CAR T Therapy Expectations: A Guide for Patients and Care Partners

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Education

Educational Resources

AONN+ provides numerous online educational resources to help you learn more about oncology navigation, and to assist you in advancing the role of patient navigation in cancer care across the care continuum.

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Continuing Education

Earn invaluable continuing medical education/continuing education units through these activities that offer the knowledge and tools to help you provide optimal care to your patients.

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FORCE

AONN+ continues to partner with FORCE to take you behind the headlines to bring you reliable information about cancer research-related news and information.

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CAPE

The CAPE program’s web-based platform will allow navigators and healthcare providers to deliver a personalized digital prescription to cancer patients and caregivers of cultivated, evidence-based, best-of-the-best resources based on their physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being needs to make the time between diagnosis and treatment as productive and meaningful as possible.

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Webinars

Check out our library of training and educational videos.

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Local Navigator Networks

LNN Forum

Private support forum for LNN leaders to discuss activities and events as well as the development of their local networks.

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Forms & Resources

The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is focused on developing a local and regional network of navigators in order to facilitate communication and education among peers and improve patient outcomes and survivorship. We invite you to either join an existing local navigator network (LNN) or start one in your area.

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Member's Memo

The Members Memo e-news featured in Navigation and Survivorship News is dedicated to LNN news, events, and meeting ideas. Read and reflect on the ideas shared in this column, and always reach out to LNN leaders if their idea featured is one you would like to have at your LNN meeting. The ideas can also be used for navigator staff meetings or retreats.

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Articles & White Papers

Browse our full articles and white papers on evidence into action, the role of the navigator, patient empowerment, and survivorship (including end-of-life) care.

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Disease & Tumor Database

Find a listing of papers supporting the care of specific tumors and diseases.

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Discussion Board

AONN+ launches a new space for you to discuss all things navigation and oncology care! Network and gain support through this new community platform.

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Navigation Reimbursement Resources

In November 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that announces finalized policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), which includes paying for principal illness navigation services. In addition, the American Medical Association announced Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding for reporting for oncology navigation services. Learn more here.

Resources to Support Your Program

Oncology Navigation Standards of Professional Practice

The Professional Oncology Navigation Taskforce (PONT) released the Oncology Navigation Standards of Professional Practice. Learn more about the 19 standards.

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Discussions

Discussion Board

AONN+ presents a new space for you to discuss all things navigation and oncology care! Network and gain support through this new community platform.

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AONN+ Blog

Sharing the latest on all things AONN+ and oncology navigation. AONN+ invites all nurse and patient navigators, administrators, social workers, oncologists, and other members of the cancer care team to share their perspectives on the blog!

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Contribute to the Blog

The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) invites all nurse and patient navigators, administrators, social workers, oncologists, and other members of the cancer care team to share your perspectives and experiences on the AONN+ blog!

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President's Roundtable

These interactive events connect you directly with AONN+ leadership so you can keep informed and involved. Whether you’re a current AONN+ member, partner, or simply interested in learning more about us, the President’s Roundtable is open to all!

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Digital Library

Video Library

Learn more about AONN+ and the art of navigation from key opinion leaders and your peers through these short videos.

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Webinars

Check out our library of training and educational videos.

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Podcasts

Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation provides a platform for navigators to discuss topics reflective of the Academy’s 8 domains of knowledge.

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Navigating Breast Cancer Survivorship

3-part podcast series discussing:
✦ Balancing Risk of Recurrence vs. Side Effects from Anti-Estrogen Therapy
✦ Genomic Testing In Survivorship
✦ Navigating Billing and Insurance in Survivorship

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Facebook Live

Check out the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators’ (AONN+) Facebook Live series “Navigate Now: How Can We Help?” which is dedicated to sharing resources and support with members of the cancer care community.

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LinkedIn Live

AONN+ is excited to invite you to experience our AONN+ Live series, dedicated to sharing resources and support with members of the cancer care community.

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News & Events

Navigation & Survivorship News

Check out the latest Edition of the Navigation & Survivorship News, featuring news, resources, and tools in an at-a-glance format so you can get what you need and get on your way.

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AONN+ Calendar

See all upcoming and past AONN+ events.

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News & Updates

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Press Releases

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Certification

Renew Your AONN+ FFL Certification

Certification provides credentialing for both nurse and patient navigators demonstrating, via examination, an acquired core body of specialized knowledge of navigation practice.

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Member Benefits

Navigators Can Have Many Titles

Vanessa Rodrigues describes the roles that navigators fill, identifying that navigators have many different job titles. She explains how AONN+ can help support novice and seasoned nurse navigators, patient navigators, and social workers.

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AONN+ Has Great Member Benefits

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN

What does AONN+ have to offer its members? Sharon Gentry outlines some of the most popular member benefits.

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Discover AONN+ Membership Benefits

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG

Lillie Shockney reviews the many benefits of becoming an AONN+ member, including resources to help you achieve your career goals, networking opportunities, educational materials and events, and more.

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Join AONN+’s Navigator Community

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN

Discover how AONN+ has enabled your fellow navigators to better serve their patients and advance their careers.

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How AONN+ Provides Tremendous Value to Navigators

Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN, OCN

AONN+ has proven to be a valuable resource for Danelle Johnston because it brings together the navigation community in a way that no other association does.

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How to Get Involved in AONN+

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG

Lillie Shockney expands upon how to get the most out of AONN+ besides attending conferences and becoming a member.

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Advice for Rural Navigators

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN

Sharon Gentry encourages navigators in rural areas to contact AONN+ to connect with other navigators.

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Navigators Can Have Many Titles

Vanessa Rodriguez, BA, MSW

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