Member's Memo

Members Memo: 2-20-2015

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
This is a continuation of the last article that featured leadership council members as a membership benefit. Meet more leadership council members for you to share best practices, use as clinical resources and improve care for your patients.

Members Memo: 01-09-2015

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
As the organization has grown, so too have our members' needs. Educational webinars have been held, the bimonthly e-newsletter Navigation and Survivorship News has been launched, and both regional and national meetings have been organized.

Members Memo: Think Metrics

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Another suggestion for our new navigators as they develop their program is to think metrics! Do not let the concept scare you into thinking it is all about research and numbers.

Members Memo: Research and Numbers

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Another suggestion for our new navigators as they develop their program is to think metrics! Do not let the concept scare you into thinking it is all about research and numbers.

Members Memo: Barriers to Care

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
>A common theme heard at this year's conference was - I have just been asked to be a navigator - where do I start? Membership statistics show that the majority of navigators are new in their role and many do not have oncology experience.

Members Memo: 10-24-2014

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Navigators often feel overwhelmed to meet “all” the patient needs. One area of stress is financial planning with patients and their families.