LNN News & Updates

Beyond the In-Person Meeting

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
New Mexico’s local navigator network is utilizing technology to connect with members remotely.

Upstate of South Carolina Local Navigator Network

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Guest columnist Jo W. Weathers, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, discusses the challenges and rewards of starting and continuing a local navigator network.

Greater Kansas City (GKC) LNN of AONN+

Amy Norton, RN, MSN, ONN-CG(T)
On the one-year anniversary of the creation of the Greater Kansas City Local Navigator Network, President Amy Norton reflects on the challenges and rewards of starting an LNN.

LNN Meeting Planning

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Check out these resources for some meeting ideas.

LNN Possibilities for 2018

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
At the AONN+ Annual Conference, members and leaders from Local Navigator Networks (LNNs) shared valuable insights and ideas for maximizing the impact of LNN meetings.

Members Memo: Welcome to the New 2017 Local Navigation Networks!

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
It has been an exciting summer and fall as new LNNs have formed to promote oncology navigation in their areas! Many are new, some have been meeting regularly for years and others are adventuring out in a new format!

Members Memo: LNN Certification Opportunities

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
In 2017, AONN+ recognized the effort and work of the local navigation networks (LNNs) by offering them opportunities to provide the ONN-CG, OPN-CG, or beta thoracic certification exams in their area.

Members Memo: Local Navigator Network Changes

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Recently, all the LNN leaders were notified of some updates and AONN+ would like to share them with the general membership.

Members Memo: North Texas LNN

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Nurse navigator Molly Sutton leads over 50 navigators in the North Texas LNN. This LNN meets quarterly to increase knowledge and network.

Members Memo: Houston LNN, Presentation Topics

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
I want to welcome Carolyn Allsen RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-CG as the new Houston Area LNN president who presides over an active group of navigation professionals. This group meets monthly, and they have a group of 35 members that share community resources and present topics on local pearls of wisdom.