Personal Development Is Professional Development

AONN+ Blog published on July 12, 2021

We all look for opportunities to become wiser, more skilled, and more respected in our professional roles. Whether we pursue continuing education coursework, complete advanced degree programs, obtain professional certifications, or ask for cross-training or shadowing opportunities to advance our clinical or oncology skills, we are engaging in Professional Development. This type of development is career-focused, specialized around the oncology navigator role, and is often centered around discussions with our leader in the workplace. Traditional Professional Development, however, is only one part of the equation.

 
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