CRANBURY, N.J., Feb. 22, 2022 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is pleased to announce that Jordan Henderson, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, has joined us as Director of Program Development.
In the spirit of upholding the patient navigation competency that directs navigators to “facilitate patient-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of cancer and the promotion of health,” the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Policy and Advocacy committee signed a letter this week addressed to President Joe Biden.
CRANBURY, N.J., February 10, 2022 – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined many patient and caregiver advocacy groups in writing to President Biden and urging the reinstatement of emergency paid sick and family leave time in a possible COVID supplemental relief package.
CRANBURY, N.J., January 25, 2022 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined the Alliance for Connected Care and other organizations in writing to Congress and urging the reinstatement of a policy that permits pre-deductible coverage of telehealth services for those in high-deductible health plans.
CRANBURY, N.J., Jan. 18, 2022 – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Foundation for Learning (AONN+ FFL) is pleased to announce that Erica Williams, BSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, has joined its team as Senior Manager of Certification.
CRANBURY, N.J., Dec. 9, 2021 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and other cancer patient community organizations in supporting increased access to time-sensitive care for children via the bipartisan Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act.
CRANBURY, N.J., December 8, 2021 – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) signed a letter in support of other advocacy organizations urging congressional leaders to pass legislation to prevent massive Medicare payment cuts to radiation oncology.
CRANBURY, N.J., Nov. 30, 2021 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined many organizations in writing to Congress and urging the passage of DIVERSE Trials Act, a bipartisan bill that will help ensure more patients—regardless of their race, economic means, or geographic location—have a chance to enroll in clinical trials.
CRANBURY, N.J., Nov. 15, 2021 – The AONN+ Foundation for Learning (AONN+ FFL) announced that its oncology navigator certifications have received the prestigious Magnet Recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
CRANBURY, N.J., Nov. 8, 2021 – A research team will present findings on how to minimize – and hopefully, eliminate – racial disparities in the completion of recommended treatments for breast and lung cancers at the 2021 AONN+ annual conference.
