LNN News & Updates

How Do You Promote Oncology Navigation?

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
As oncology navigators, we don’t just advocate for our patients, but also for our profession.

2018 AONN+ Outstanding Local Navigator Network Award

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
This year’s winner demonstrated leadership and a course of excellence in cancer and chronic disease navigation.

Greater Kansas City Navigator Network

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
This LNN developed an idea that stuck and has become an AONN+ initiative.

Use Your Contacts!

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Reach out to other LNN leaders when considering LNN programs for your network.

Show Your Value as an Oncology Navigator

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Through local navigator networks and other resources, you can learn how to reinforce the importance of your profession.

Welcome to the East Tennessee Navigator Network!

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
The East Tennessee Navigator Network has shared how this new chapter formed, and the consensus building to become the latest LNN.

The South Florida Local Navigator Network Shares an Idea

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
The South Florida Local Navigator Network worked with a vendor to learn more about an obscure disease.

Central Indiana Local Navigator Network

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
The Central Indiana Local Navigator Network is having a great 2018, holding frequent meetings with good attendance, enjoying interesting discussion topics, and hosting a “Pitch In and Networking” event.

Ideas from United Navigators of Oklahoma Navigator Network

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Topics from the United Navigators of Oklahoma Navigator Network meetings can be applied to any local navigator network.

Network of Oncology Patient Navigators in Nigeria

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
In an interview with Olayinka Odumosu, leader of the Network of Oncology Patient Navigators in Nigeria, she shares insights about her work in Nigeria and West Africa, and what makes this international local navigator network unique.