Member's Memo
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!
Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Did you know that one in four employees will be diagnosed with cancer? There are some resources that can help you.
Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Did you know that as little as a 6% weight loss predicts a reduced response to oncology treatment, reduced survival, and quality of life?
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.
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.
Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Great job by the Upstate NY LNN as they are increasing their navigator and social worker membership after each gathering!
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.
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.
Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
The Central Texas Oncology Navigator Network (CTON2) has consistently held quarterly meetings over the past year with an average attendance of 17 dedicated navigators. They use medical representative–sponsored meetings on a variety of navigation topics.
Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
The Greater Kansas City Local Navigator Network (LNN) is breaking new ground this month, as they will be the first LNN to host a test site for AONN+ certification! They will have a local meeting the night before the testing, with a speaker presenting, “Is it Okay to Laugh? Benefits of Humor.” What a creative idea to help members relax prior to taking a test!
