Conferences

Annual Conference

Thank you to all who joined us for another successful AONN+ Annual Conference! Over the last 5 days we have witnessed incredible presentations from amazing experts, networking, and the formation of new lifelong friendships! We hope to see you at one of our 2024 conferences!

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Midyear Conference

AONN+ Midyear brings oncology’s most influential navigators, social workers, physicians, and administrators together to think boldly and enact change. Take action in your own institution after learning from and collaborating with like-minded professionals dedicated to accelerating the pace of change in navigation

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Abstracts

Submitting your work is a great opportunity to share your research and evaluation outcomes and to add to the growing body of evidence-based findings for navigation’s professional practice. Approved abstracts will be published in the Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship and presented at the AONN+ Annual conference.

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AONN+ Awards

Browse the prestigious awards granted to oncology navigators, researchers, employers, and individuals.

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Conference Highlights

Thanks for attending our 2024 Annual Conference. Check out the highlights from previous conferences by clicking the button below.

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Committees

AONN+ Committees

Get to know the AONN+ Committees.

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Tools & Resources

Initiatives

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Toolkits

Navigating the Cancer Continuum in the Context of Value-Based Care

Navigating Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

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Education

Educational Resources

AONN+ provides numerous online educational resources to help you learn more about oncology navigation, and to assist you in advancing the role of patient navigation in cancer care across the care continuum.

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Continuing Education

Earn invaluable continuing medical education/continuing education units through these activities that offer the knowledge and tools to help you provide optimal care to your patients.

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FORCE

AONN+ continues to partner with FORCE to take you behind the headlines to bring you reliable information about cancer research-related news and information.

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CAPE

The CAPE program’s web-based platform will allow navigators and healthcare providers to deliver a personalized digital prescription to cancer patients and caregivers of cultivated, evidence-based, best-of-the-best resources based on their physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being needs to make the time between diagnosis and treatment as productive and meaningful as possible.

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Webinars

Check out our library of training and educational videos.

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Local Navigator Networks

LNN Forum

Private support forum for LNN leaders to discuss activities and events as well as the development of their local networks.

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Forms & Resources

The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is focused on developing a local and regional network of navigators in order to facilitate communication and education among peers and improve patient outcomes and survivorship. We invite you to either join an existing local navigator network (LNN) or start one in your area.

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Member's Memo

The Members Memo e-news featured in Navigation and Survivorship News is dedicated to LNN news, events, and meeting ideas. Read and reflect on the ideas shared in this column, and always reach out to LNN leaders if their idea featured is one you would like to have at your LNN meeting. The ideas can also be used for navigator staff meetings or retreats.

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Navigating A‑Z

Articles & White Papers

Browse our full articles and white papers on evidence into action, the role of the navigator, patient empowerment, and survivorship (including end-of-life) care.

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Disease & Tumor Database

Find a listing of papers supporting the care of specific tumors and diseases.

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Discussion Board

AONN+ launches a new space for you to discuss all things navigation and oncology care! Network and gain support through this new community platform.

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Discussions

Discussion Board

AONN+ presents a new space for you to discuss all things navigation and oncology care! Network and gain support through this new community platform.

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AONN+ Blog

Sharing the latest on all things AONN+ and oncology navigation. AONN+ invites all nurse and patient navigators, administrators, social workers, oncologists, and other members of the cancer care team to share their perspectives on the blog!

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Contribute to the Blog

The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) invites all nurse and patient navigators, administrators, social workers, oncologists, and other members of the cancer care team to share your perspectives and experiences on the AONN+ blog!

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Digital Library

Video Library

Learn more about AONN+ and the art of navigation from key opinion leaders and your peers through these short videos.

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Webinars

Check out our library of training and educational videos.

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Podcasts

Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation provides a platform for navigators to discuss topics reflective of the Academy’s 8 domains of knowledge.

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Facebook Live

Check out the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators’ (AONN+) Facebook Live series “Navigate Now: How Can We Help?” which is dedicated to sharing resources and support with members of the cancer care community.

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LinkedIn Live

AONN+ is excited to invite you to experience our AONN+ Live series, dedicated to sharing resources and support with members of the cancer care community.

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News & Events

Navigation & Survivorship News

Check out the latest Edition of the Navigation & Survivorship News, featuring news, resources, and tools in an at-a-glance format so you can get what you need and get on your way.

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AONN+ Calendar

See all upcoming and past AONN+ events.

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News & Updates

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Certification

Renew Your AONN+ FFL Certification

Certification provides credentialing for both nurse and patient navigators demonstrating, via examination, an acquired core body of specialized knowledge of navigation practice.

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Video Library Categories

Role of the Navigator

What Screening Tools Are Available Now for Prostate Cancer Screening?

What Screening Tools Are Available Now for Prostate Cancer Screening?

Frank dela Rama, RN, MS, AOCNS

Oncology navigator Frank dela Rama lists the screening tools available now for diagnosing prostate cancer.

Clearing Up Misunderstandings About Prostate Cancer Screening

Clearing Up Misunderstandings About Prostate Cancer Screening

Frank dela Rama, RN, MS, AOCNS

Frank dela Rama talks about some of the stigma and miscommunication surrounding prostate cancer screening and the need for clarity.

When Should Men Begin (and Stop) Prostate Cancer Screening?

When Should Men Begin (and Stop) Prostate Cancer Screening?

Frank dela Rama, RN, MS, AOCNS

Frank dela Rama explains the current recommendations for screening for prostate cancer.

The Role of the Navigator in Developing Cancer Screening Guidelines

The Role of the Navigator in Developing Cancer Screening Guidelines

Frank dela Rama, RN, MS, AOCNS

Frank dela Rama discusses the role navigators play in developing screening guidelines for prostate cancer and in helping patients make decisions about their care based on those guidelines.

Creating A Wider Web

Creating A Wider Web

Crystal Dugger, RN, BSN, MBA

How to get the support you need. Crystal Dugger recommends ways to cultivate relationships with stakeholders that will result in better outcomes.

Finding Champions

Finding Champions

Crystal Dugger, RN, BSN, MBA

Crystal Dugger suggests why it might be challenging to get key people onboard and suggests how to change that.

Building an Interdisciplinary Team

Building an Interdisciplinary Team

Crystal Dugger, RN, BSN, MBA

Crystal Dugger describes how the ideal team should work for the benefit of the patient and to secure the highest quality of care.

Keep the Focus on the Patient

Keep the Focus on the Patient

Crystal Dugger, RN, BSN, MBA

Crystal Dugger warns administrators to avoid "scope creep" by having their navigators take on too many tasks; she says the navigator's focus must always be on the patient.

Know Your Worth

Know Your Worth

Crystal Dugger, RN, BSN, MBA

Crystal Dugger stresses the necessity of standardizing and quantifying the value of a navigation program to the institution.

Traits of a Sustainable Navigation Program

Traits of a Sustainable Navigation Program

Crystal Dugger, RN, BSN, MBA

What does it take to sustain a navigation program for years to come? Crystal Dugger lists the most important ones for long-term sustainability.

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