Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation provides a platform for navigators to discuss topics reflective of the Academy’s 8 domains of knowledge.
- Community Outreach and Prevention
- Coordination of Care/Care Transitions
- Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment
- Psychosocial Support Services and Assessment
- Survivorship/End of Life
- Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Operational Management/Organizational Development/Health Economics
- Research/Quality/Performance Improvement
Once a month we will release a new episode that features AONN+ members highlighting community stories from the front lines, best practices, lessons learned throughout a navigator career, resources and support services.
Visit the AONN+ blog to read top 3 takeaways from each episode.
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2022 Episode Schedule
Episode No. 19 – February 23, 2022
Episode No. 19
Loving Yourself: Lessons in Caregiving
Faculty:
Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN
Senior Director, Education and Program Development
AONN+Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG
Director, Patient Navigation Program Development
AONN+Released February 23, 2022
Episode No. 20 – March 2, 2022
Episode No. 20
Perspectives on Certification: Physician, Nurse, and Patient Navigator
Faculty:
Lisa Hartman, MS, MA, BSEd, BSN, RN
Director of Certification, AONN+ Foundation for Learning, Inc.Released March 2, 2022
Episode No. 21 – May 25, 2022
Episode No. 21
Leadership for Navigation: Sustainability on How Leadership Promotes Values of Navigation
Faculty:
Marsha Clements, RN, MSN/Ed, PhD, OCN
Executive Director of an oncology service line
New HampshireAndrea (Andi) Dwyer
Director, Colorado Cancer Screening Program (CCSP)
University of Colorado Cancer CenterReleased May 25, 2022
Episode No. 22 – August 31, 2022
Episode No. 22
Navigating Disparate Population: a Focus on the Indigenous Population
Faculty:
Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DrPH, OPN-CGSM
President, Native American Cancer Initiatives, Inc. (NACI)Released August 31, 2022
Episode No. 23 – November 21, 2022
Episode No. 23
Role of the Oncology Navigator within the Multidisciplinary Healthcare Setting
Domain: Coordination of Care/ Care Transitions
Faculty:
Alessandra Alvarez BSN, BHSA, OPN-CG
Navigator for Head and Neck Cancer/Endocrine
Miami Cancer Center, Baptist HealthJennifer Bires, LICSW, OSW-C
Executive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience
Inova Schar Cancer Institute (ISCI), Fairfax, VAModerator:
Kim Parham, RN, BSN, CN-BN
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Clinical Liaison
Thynk HealthReleased November 21, 2022
Episode No. 24 – December 19, 2022
Episode No. 24
Celebrating the Role of the Navigator
Faculty:
Paula Sanborn, BSN, RN, CPHON, CPN
Dani Alston, MMS, OPN-CGA
Moderator:
Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG
Director, Patient Navigation Program Development
AONN+Released December 19, 2022
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2021 Episode Schedule
Episode No. 7 – January 27, 2021
Episode No. 7
How to Implement a Successful LNN
Domain: Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Faculty:
Kristina Rua, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG
Director of Oncology Navigation,
East Florida Division,
Sarah Cannon,
HCA East Florida Division
Sue Ellen Glover, MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, ONN-CG
Oncology Nurse Navigator,
St. Petersburg General HospitalReleased January 27, 2021
Episode No. 8 – February 24, 2021
Episode No. 8
The Role of the Patient Navigator: Responding to Crisis
Domain: Community Outreach & Prevention
Faculty:
Zarek Mena, OPN-CG
Women’s Health Program Manager,
Smilow Breast Health Center at Norwalk Hospital
Moderator: Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG
Director of Patient Navigation Program DevelopmentReleased February 24, 2021
Episode No. 9 – March 24, 2021
Episode No. 9
Young Adults with Cancer
Domain: Care Coordination and Care Transitions
Faculty:
Megan Solinger, MHS, MA, OPN-CG
Director of Patient Navigation, Ulman Foundation
AYA Patient Navigator, University of MarylandDevon Ciampa, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker, The Johns Hopkins Children's Center
AYA Patient Navigator, Ulman FoundationReleased March 24, 2021
Episode No. 10 – April 28, 2021
Episode No. 10
Professional Development: Mentorship
Domain: Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Faculty:
Natalie Fellers
Cancer Care Liaison
Northside HospitalPatricia Johnson, BS, RN, OCN, CBCN
Oncology Care Coordinator
UVM Health Network – CVPHReleased April 28, 2021
Episode No. 11 – May 26, 2021
Episode No. 11
Patient Education and Patient Empowerment
Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment
Faculty:
Ayesha Azam
Vice President of Medical Affairs
PAN FoundationJoanna Morales
Chief Executive Officer
Triage CancerReleased May 26, 2021
Episode No. 12 – June 23, 2021
Episode No. 12
Heroes of Hope Interviews
Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment
Faculty:
Sharon Frances
Co-Founder, Well Beings StudioMelinda Bachini
Director, Advocacy
Cholangiocarcinoma FoundationModerator:
Monica Dean
Director, Patient Navigation Program Development
AONN+Released June 23, 2021
Episode No. 13 – July 28, 2021
Episode No. 13
COVID-Driven Innovation: Virtual Tumor Boards
Domain: Operations Management
Faculty:
Cindy Barnard, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN
Senior Clinical Oncology Domain Expert
Roche Information SystemsZilipah Cruz, MSN-RN
Director for Corporate Oncology Navigation
Ballad HealthReleased July 28, 2021
Episode No. 14 – August 25, 2021
Episode No. 14
Geriatric Oncology
Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment
Faculty:
Sarah H. Kagan, PhD, RN, AOCN, APRN-BC, FAAN, FGSA
Lora Rhodes, MSW, LSW
Moderator:
Lisa Hartman
AONN+ FFL Director of CertificationReleased August 25, 2021
Episode No. 15 – September 23, 2021
Episode No. 15
Young Women with Breast Cancer: Needs and Opportunities
Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment
Released September 23, 2021
Episode No. 16 – October 27, 2021
Episode No. 16
Leadership - Communication, Creativity and Cultivation
Domain: Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Faculty:
Kendra Barber, MHA, BSN, RN, OCN
Mary Buffington, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG,
Released October 27, 2021
Episode No. 17 – November 24, 2021
Episode No. 17
Emotional Responses to Cancer
Domain: Psychosocial Support Services/Assessment
Faculty:
Monica Dean
Director, Patient Navigation Program Development
AONN+Released November 24, 2021
Episode No. 18 – December 22, 2021
Episode No. 18
The Heart of a Researcher
Domain: Quality and Performance Improvement
Faculty:
Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DrPH
Linda Fleisher, PhD, MPH
Moderator:
Lisa Hartman
Director, Certification
AONN+ Foundation for Learning, Inc.Released December 22, 2021
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2020 Episode Schedule
Episode No. 1 – July 22, 2020
Episode No. 1
How to Implement a Successful Virtual Environment for Support Programs
Domain: Psychosocial Support Services and Assessment
Faculty:
Pamela Goetz, OPN-CG
Oncology Survivorship Program Manager
Center for Patient and Family Services
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Washington, DC
Jennifer Bires, LCSW, OSW-C
Manager, Patient Support Services
GW Cancer Center
Washington DCReleased July 22, 2020
Episode No. 2 – August 26, 2020
Episode No. 2
The Role of the Navigator as the Genetic Extender
Domain: Coordination of Care/Care Transitions
Faculty:
Jennifer R. Klemp, PhD, MPH, MA
Frank Dela Rama, RN, MS, AOCNS, AGN-BSReleased August 26, 2020
Episode No. 3 – September 23, 2020
Episode No. 3
Challenges with Disparate Populations
Domain: Community Outreach and Prevention
Faculty:
Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DrPH
Linda Fleisher, PhD, MPHReleased September 23, 2020
Episode No. 4 – October 21, 2020
Episode No. 4
Professional Development and the Role of Certification
Domain: Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Faculty:
Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG
Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN
Margaret Rummel, RN, MHA, OCN, NE-BC, HON-ONN-CG
Zarek Mena, OPN-CGReleased October 21, 2020
Episode No. 5 – November 18, 2020
Episode No. 5
How to Best Use Advocacy Organizations
Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment
Faculty:
Elizabeth Franklin, PhD, MSW
Clara Lambert, BBA, OPN-CGReleased November 18, 2020
Episode No. 6 – December 16, 2020
Episode No. 6
AONN+ Strategic Initiatives – Members Organization – “Your Voice Matters”
Domain: Operational Management/Organizational Development/Health Economics
Faculty:
Rani Khetarpal, MBA
Christian Downs, JD, MHAReleased December 16, 2020
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