North Texas Regional Local Navigator Network

Local Navigator Networks published on April 13, 2023

Mission: The mission of the North Texas Regional Navigator Network of AONN+ is to support the national AONN+ mission 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 North Texas Regional Navigator Network of AONN+ aligns with the national AONN+ vision to increase the role of and access to personal advocacy.

Goals/Objectives:

  • To promote education and professional development of oncology navigation in the North Texas region
  • To support our local members as they strive to improve patient care outcomes
  • To promote patient access to navigation and survivorship services throughout the cancer continuum
  • To provide opportunities in both mentoring and sharing best practices to new nurse navigators
  • To share navigation tools that promote effectiveness, efficiency and measurability for navigators to use while caring for their patient populations
  • To maintain regularly scheduled meetings, communications, and promote networking opportunities among local Navigator Network members
  • To facilitate opportunities to provide educational support and resources to the local community within the North Texas region

Membership:

  • There will be no local dues required for membership in the North Texas Regional Chapter of AONN+.
  • It is highly suggested that local members also become members of the National AONN+.
  • North Texas Regional Navigator Network of AONN+ meetings will be held quarterly on the second Tuesday of the Month
  • The local chapter quarterly meeting is comprised of a business meeting, networking opportunity, and educational presentation.