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To be the national leader in establishing standards that define the oncology nurse navigator role by advocating for the oncology nurse navigator within the community and professional arenas.

Oncology Nurse Navigators FAQs

What is an Oncology Nurse Navigator and how they can help?

Provides and assists patients with:

Emotional support
Coordinate services among medical providers
Find financial assistance resources
Arrange transportation
Educate patients and families about their disease and treatment plan
Link patients to health care resources quickly
Educate and research related to diagnosis and/or treatment options, including clinical trials
Translate medical terminology
Communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
Obtain referrals to community services for support groups other benefits of an ONN
Arrange palliative care, hospice and home healthcare services
Facilitate timely access to quality medical, psychosocial care
Bring patient-focus back to cancer care

How do you find a navigator?

Patient’s may get a referrals to an Oncology Nurse Navigator in many ways, through surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and or their staff, from social workers, case managers, nurses on the floor, self referral, via email, or via the internet and by contacting NCONN.

Primary role of the Navigator

The primary role of the navigator is to remove barriers and obstacles that patients encounter. Barriers may be real or perceived barriers. The navigator functions as an advocate for the patient and provides education to patients regarding their disease process, treatment, and side effect management and treatment options. Navigators link patients with resources that enable them to complete treatment and maintain or improve their quality of life. Navigators facilitate communication and act as a liaison with the health care team on behalf of the patient.