Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation
The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is proud to present the Heart and Soul of Navigation podcast series! Once a month, we will release a new episode that features key opinion leaders in oncology navigation highlighting stories from the front lines, best practices and lessons learned throughout their careers, and resources and support services. Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation provides a platform for navigators to discuss topics within 8 domains of knowledge: Community Outreach & 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
Episodes
31 episodes
A Look Into the CEACAM 5 Biomarker
To close out this 3-part series, Terri Conneran, founder of KRAS (Knowledge + Research + Advocacy = Survivorship) Kickers, Jennifer Aversano, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, a lung nurse navigator at Northwest Community Hospital, and Claudia Miller, RN, ...
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Episode 31
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18:37
Key Biomarker Considerations for Patients
In this second episode, Terri Conneran, founder of KRAS (Knowledge + Research + Advocacy = Survivorship) Kickers, Jennifer Aversano, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, a lung nurse navigator at Northwest Community Hospital, and Claudia Miller, RN, ONC, ONN-...
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Episode 30
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21:27
Biomarkers and the Critical Role of Navigation
In this first episode, Terri Conneran, founder of KRAS (Knowledge + Research + Advocacy = Survivorship) Kickers, Jennifer Aversano, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, a lung nurse navigator at Northwest Community Hospital, and Claudia Mille...
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Episode 29
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22:12
Navigating Survivorship
In celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day, our participants will examine the survivorship phase of the cancer continuum including the role of the navigator in survivorship. Two myeloma survivors, Doug Keller and Maddie Hunter will discuss...
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Episode 28
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48:41
Diversity in Clinical Trials: Bridging the Gap PART TWO of TWO
Clinical Trial Committee members Mary Salazar and Lilliana Larsson discuss clinical trials in oncology, the importance of increasing diversity representation, and the impact it has on the future of oncology medicine.Objectives:<...
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Episode 27
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13:59
Diversity in Clinical Trials: Bridging the Gap PART ONE of TWO
Clinical Trial Committee members Mary Salazar and Lilliana Larsson discuss clinical trials in oncology, the importance of increasing diversity representation, and the impact it has on the future of oncology medicine.Objectives:...
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Episode 26
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34:14
Be Bold: Mentorship Academy
BOLD Mentorship participants, Peg Rummel and Amie Booth share their experience, insights, and lessons learned from their time in the AONN+ Bold Mentorship Academy as well as dive into some AONN+ professional development opportunities in 2023. <...
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Episode 25
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23:32
Celebrating the Role of the Navigator
Considering the year end is approaching, AONN + hopes to demonstrate our appreciation for navigators with an emphasis on celebrating the role of the navigator. We hope to encourage and inspire you as you listen to your navigation colleagues sha...
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Episode 24
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34:43
Role of the Oncology Navigator within the Multidisciplinary Healthcare Setting
In this session participants, will explore the value of the role of the oncology navigator within the multidisciplinary healthcare setting. Gleaning knowledge from experienced navigators flourishing in their multidisciplinary healthcare setting...
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Episode 23
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24:49
Navigating Disparate Population: a Focus on the Indigenous Population
In this episode, Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DrPH, OPN-CGSM, president of Native American Cancer Initiatives, Inc. (NACI), shares her insights on navigating disparate populations, with a focus on the indigenous communities in the United...
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Episode 22
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27:34
Leadership for Navigation: Sustainability on How Leadership Promotes Values of Navigation
In this episode, Marsha Clements, RN, MSN/Ed, PhD, OCN, executive director of an oncology service line in New Hampshire, and Andrea (Andi) Dwyer, director of the Colorado Cancer Screening Program (CCSP) at University of Colorado C...
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Episode 21
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19:04
Perspectives on Certification: Physician, Nurse, and Patient Navigator AONN+
In this episode, Perspectives on Certification: Physician, Nurse, and Patient Navigator AONN+ Foundation for Learning Director of Certification Lisa Hartman and a group of experts discuss the value of oncology navigator certificat...
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Episode 20
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24:37
Loving Yourself: Lessons in Caregiving
In this episode, AONN+ leaders Emily Gentry and Monica Dean have a hearty discussion on self-love and share some “lessons learned” for oncology navigators to manage stress and anxiety as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, from lovin...
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Episode 19
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37:33
The Heart of a Researcher
Research can be done at many levels and take different forms, but it can be challenging to know where to begin and how to find collaborators and funders. In this podcast, Lisa Hartman, Director of Certification, AONN+ Foundation for Learning...
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Episode 18
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31:34
Emotional Responses to Cancer
In this episode, Monica Dean, AONN+ Director of Patient Navigation Programs, is joined by Cancer Support Community’s Susan Ash-Lee, MSW, LCSW, Vice President, Clinical Services and Education, and Kelly Hendershot,...
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Episode 17
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27:40
Leadership - Communication, Creativity and Cultivation
In this episode, Kendra Barber, MHA, BSN, RN, OCN, and Mary Buffington, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, discuss leadership, teamwork, and collaboration among oncology multidisciplinary care teams. Read more about this episode on
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Episode 16
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21:16
Young Women with Breast Cancer: Needs and Opportunities
In this episode, Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN is joined by Janine E. Guglielmino, MA, Vice President, Mission Delivery, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, and Jasmine Souers, Co-Founder, Chief Visionary Officer, For the Bre...
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Episode 15
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36:35
Geriatric Oncology
In this episode, AONN+ FFL Director of Certification Lisa Hartman is joined by Sarah H. Kagan, PhD, RN, AOCN, APRN-BC, FAAN, FGSA, and Lora Rhodes, MSW, LSW to highlight the challenges of older patient populations in oncolo...
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Episode 14
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40:05
COVID-Driven Innovation: Virtual Tumor Boards
In this episode, Cindy Barnard, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, and Zilipah Cruz, MSN-RN, discuss the challenges faced by tumor boards during the pandemic, and forecast the future of case conferences and virtual tumor boards.This ...
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Episode 13
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21:00
Heroes of Hope Interviews
Monica Dean, Director of Patient Navigation Program Development at AONN+, speaks with Sharon Frances, breast cancer survivor and Co-Founder of Well Beings Studio, and Melinda Bachini, who was diagnosed with stage I...
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Episode 12
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27:08
Patient Education and Patient Empowerment
In this episode, Ayesha Azam, Vice President of Medical Affairs at the PAN Foundation, and Joanna Morales, Chief Executive Officer of Triage Cancer explore how their organizations provide training, education materials, and more to...
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Episode 11
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21:21
Professional Development: Mentorship
Natalie Fellers and Patricia Johnson, BS, RN, OCN, CBCN, are co-chairs of the AONN+ Professional Development Committee. In this episode of the Heart and Soul of Navigation podcast, Natalie and Patti discuss the mission of the comm...
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Episode 10
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13:01
Young Adults with Cancer
Devon Ciampa, LMSW, and Megan Solinger, MHS, MA, OPN-CG, discuss coordination of care for adolescent and young adults (AYAs) with cancer and the specific barriers this population faces, including mortality awareness, learning inde...
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Episode 9
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23:07