Certification Core Curriculum Module: Professional Roles & Responsibilities

Webinars published on June 17, 2015
Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Editor in Chief, Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship®
Editor in Chief, CONQUER: the journey informed

Target Audience This educational initiative is directed toward hematology and oncology nurse navigators, and is also recommended for patient navigators, social workers, and case managers whose focus is on cancer care and survivorship.

Educational Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  • Describe the evolution of nurse navigation
  • Explore desired qualities and skills of a nurse navigator
  • Examine job responsibilities and associated metrics
  • Identify  professional nurse navigation resources
  • Provide appropriate and care and counsel for patients and their families

Faculty Sharon Gentry, RN, MSN, AOCN, CBCN Breast Nurse Navigator Novant Health Derrick L Davis Cancer Center

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