About AONN

The Academy of Oncology Nurse Navigators (AONN) is the largest national specialty organization dedicated to improving patient care and quality of life by defining, enhancing, and promoting the role of oncology nurse and patient navigators. Our organization currently consists of over 2,000 members, and was founded in May 2009 to provide a network for all professionals involved and interested in patient navigation and survivorship care services to better manage the complexities of the cancer care treatment continuum for their patients. We view our organization as one consisting of "professional patient advocates" and to that end we support and serve our members.
Mission
The mission of the Academy of Oncology Nurse Navigators (AONN) is to advance the role of patient navigation in cancer care and survivorship planning by providing a network for collaboration and development of best practices for the improvement of patient access to care and quality of life.
Vision
The vision of the Academy of Oncology Nurse Navigators (AONN) is to increase the role of and access to oncology nurses and patient navigators, so that all cancer patients may benefit from their guidance, insight, and personal advocacy.
Leadership Council
Please visit the Leadership Council section for a complete list of current council members.
Member Benefits
By joining the Academy of Oncology Nurse Navigators (AONN) you will receive access to useful professional resources and networking tools. Please visit the Membership section for a full list of member benefits.
Contact AONN
Academy of Oncology Nurse Navigators®
Sean T. Walsh, Executive Director
PO Box 7568, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Telephone: 732.992.1022
E-mail: sean@aonnonline.org