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  • Conferences
    Annual Conference
    New Orleans, LA
    AONN+ Annual brings oncology’s most influential navigators, social workers, physicians, and administrators together to think boldly and enact change. Take action in your own institution after learning from and collaborating with like-minded professionals dedicated to accelerating the pace of change in navigation.
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    Midyear Conference
    2025 Midyear Conference
    Thank you for Attending the 2025 Midyear Virtual Conference, please check back soon for more information about the 2026 Midyear Conference.
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    Abstracts
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    Submitting your work is a great opportunity to share your research and evaluation outcomes and to add to the growing body of evidence-based findings for navigation’s professional practice. Approved abstracts will be published in the Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship and presented at the AONN+ Annual conference.
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    AONN+ Awards
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    Browse the prestigious awards granted to oncology navigators, researchers, employers, and individuals.
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    Conference Highlights
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    Thanks for attending our 2024 Annual Conference. Check out the highlights from previous conferences by clicking the button below.
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    Metastatic Breast Cancer Pathways

    Metastatic Breast Cancer Pathways

    CAR T Therapy Expectations: A Guide for Patients and Care Partners

    CAR T Therapy Expectations: A Guide for Patients and Care Partners

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  • Education
    Educational Resources
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    AONN+ provides numerous online educational resources to help you learn more about oncology navigation, and to assist you in advancing the role of patient navigation in cancer care across the care continuum.
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    Continuing Education
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    Earn invaluable continuing medical education/continuing education units through these activities that offer the knowledge and tools to help you provide optimal care to your patients.
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    FORCE
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    AONN+ continues to partner with FORCE to take you behind the headlines to bring you reliable information about cancer research-related news and information.
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    CAPE
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    The CAPE program’s web-based platform will allow navigators and healthcare providers to deliver a personalized digital prescription to cancer patients and caregivers of cultivated, evidence-based, best-of-the-best resources based on their physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being needs to make the time between diagnosis and treatment as productive and meaningful as possible.
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    Check out our library of training and educational videos.
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  • Local Navigator Networks
    LNN Forum
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    Private support forum for LNN leaders to discuss activities and events as well as the development of their local networks.
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    Forms & Resources
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    The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is focused on developing a local and regional network of navigators in order to facilitate communication and education among peers and improve patient outcomes and survivorship. We invite you to either join an existing local navigator network (LNN) or start one in your area.
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    Member's Memo
    Sharon Gentry
    The Members Memo e-news featured in Navigation and Survivorship News is dedicated to LNN news, events, and meeting ideas. Read and reflect on the ideas shared in this column, and always reach out to LNN leaders if their idea featured is one you would like to have at your LNN meeting. The ideas can also be used for navigator staff meetings or retreats.
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  • Navigating A‑Z
    Articles & White Papers
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    Browse our full articles and white papers on evidence into action, the role of the navigator, patient empowerment, and survivorship (including end-of-life) care.
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    Disease & Tumor Database
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    Find a listing of papers supporting the care of specific tumors and diseases.
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    Discussion Board
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    AONN+ launches a new space for you to discuss all things navigation and oncology care! Network and gain support through this new community platform.
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    Navigation Reimbursement Resources
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    In November 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that announces finalized policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), which includes paying for principal illness navigation services. In addition, the American Medical Association announced Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding for reporting for oncology navigation services. Learn more here.
    Resources to Support Your Program
    Oncology Navigation Standards of Professional Practice
    PONT Standards
    The Professional Oncology Navigation Taskforce (PONT) released the Oncology Navigation Standards of Professional Practice. Learn more about the 19 standards.
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  • Discussions
    Discussion Board
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    AONN+ presents a new space for you to discuss all things navigation and oncology care! Network and gain support through this new community platform.
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    AONN+ Blog
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    Sharing the latest on all things AONN+ and oncology navigation. AONN+ invites all nurse and patient navigators, administrators, social workers, oncologists, and other members of the cancer care team to share their perspectives on the blog!
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    The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) invites all nurse and patient navigators, administrators, social workers, oncologists, and other members of the cancer care team to share your perspectives and experiences on the AONN+ blog!
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    President's Roundtable
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    These interactive events connect you directly with AONN+ leadership so you can keep informed and involved. Whether you’re a current AONN+ member, partner, or simply interested in learning more about us, the President’s Roundtable is open to all!
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    Learn more about AONN+ and the art of navigation from key opinion leaders and your peers through these short videos.
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    Webinars
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    Check out our library of training and educational videos.
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    Podcasts
    Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast
    Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation provides a platform for navigators to discuss topics reflective of the Academy’s 8 domains of knowledge.
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    Navigating Breast Cancer Survivorship
    AONN Presents A Podcast Series - Navigating Breast Cancer Survivorship
    3-part podcast series discussing:
    ✦ Balancing Risk of Recurrence vs. Side Effects from Anti-Estrogen Therapy
    ✦ Genomic Testing In Survivorship
    ✦ Navigating Billing and Insurance in Survivorship
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    Facebook Live
    Navigate Now: How Can We Help? Facebook Live Series
    Check out the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators’ (AONN+) Facebook Live series “Navigate Now: How Can We Help?” which is dedicated to sharing resources and support with members of the cancer care community.
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    LinkedIn Live
    AONN+ LinkedIn Live

    AONN+ is excited to invite you to experience our AONN+ Live series, dedicated to sharing resources and support with members of the cancer care community.

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  • News & Events
    Navigation & Survivorship News
    Sharon Gentry
    Check out the latest Edition of the Navigation & Survivorship News, featuring news, resources, and tools in an at-a-glance format so you can get what you need and get on your way.
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  • Certification
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    Certification provides credentialing for both nurse and patient navigators demonstrating, via examination, an acquired core body of specialized knowledge of navigation practice.
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Kyandra Fox, MHA

Susan G. Komen, Dallas, TX
Authored Items
Patient navigation job roles by levels of experience: Workforce Development Task Group, National Navigation Roundtable
Arti P. Varanasi, Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DrPH, Carrie Dorn, MPA, LMSW, Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN, Michele A. Capossela, BA, Kyandra Fox, MHA, Donna Wilson, RN, MSN, CBCN, Sora Tanjasiri, DrPH, MPH, Olayinka Odumosu, BSc, MSW, MBA, Elba L. Saavedra Ferrer, MS, PhD
Articles & White Papers published on February 27, 2024 in Role of the Navigator
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