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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Stay tuned for more details on our upcoming podcasts for 2022!
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2022 Episode Schedule*
Episode No. 19 – February 23, 2022
Episode No. 19
Loving Yourself: Lessons in Caregiving
Released February 23, 2022
Episode No. 20 – March 2, 2022
Episode No. 20
Perspectives on Certification: Physician, Nurse, and Patient Navigator
Released March 2, 2022
Episode No. 21 – May 25, 2022
Episode No. 22 – July 27, 2022
Episode No. 23 – September 28, 2022
Episode No. 24 – November 23, 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
Released April 28, 2021
Episode No. 11 – May 26, 2021
Episode No. 11
Patient Education and Patient Empowerment
Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment
Released May 26, 2021
Episode No. 12 – June 23, 2021
Episode No. 12
Heroes of Hope Interviews
Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment
Released June 23, 2021
Episode No. 13 – July 28, 2021
Episode No. 13
COVID-Driven Innovation: Virtual Tumor Boards
Domain: Operations Management
Released July 28, 2021
Episode No. 14 – August 25, 2021
Episode No. 14
Geriatric Oncology
Domain: Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment
Released 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
Released October 27, 2021
Episode No. 17 – November 24, 2021
Episode No. 17
Emotional Responses to Cancer
Domain: Psychosocial Support Services/Assessment
Released November 24, 2021
Episode No. 18 – December 22, 2021
Episode No. 18
The Heart of a Researcher
Domain: Quality and Performance Improvement
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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