Takeaways from Episode 20 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: Perspectives on Certification

AONN+ Blog published on March 2, 2022 in Podcast Takeaways

Why should oncology nurses have another certification on top of the one(s) they already have? Why would healthcare administrators support oncology navigator certification among multiple certification programs? Does this certification make a difference when physicians hire for a nurse?

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