Oncology Nurse Navigator Competencies
An oncology nurse navigator is a professional RN with oncology-specific clinical knowledge and offers indvidiualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers. The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) competencies outline the fundamental and advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to effectively coordinate the care of patients with a past, current, or potential diagnosis of cancer; assist patients with cancer, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers; and provide education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer care continuum.
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