Comments on: Becoming a Patient Navigator – Update

By: blog

blog — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:12:33 +0000

I am not aware of certification programs for survivorship, but suggest you look into the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship at http://www.canceradvocacy.org/

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:51:48 +0000

Are there any survivorship navigation certification programs out there yet?

By: Peg Rummel

Peg Rummel — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:18:18 +0000

Tina,
I would like to talk to you regarding your program start up kit. I can be reached via email or 215-614-1819

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Becoming a Patient Navigator - 2011 Update | Patient Navigator — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:52:01 +0000

[...] I first wrote on this topic in April 2009 and February 2010, things have moved quickly on multiple fronts. I receive frequent inquiries about training and [...]

By: Stephanie Cohen

Stephanie Cohen — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:17:20 +0000

Tina,
I am an RN with a BSN with over 20 years of medical experience in various venues. My hospital experience was specialized in high risk obstetrics.(early 80′s) It has been years since I’ve been a bedside nurse. While raising my children, I worked part-time, and per-diem in clinic settings, and some home health, but not highly skilled nursing. Nursing has changed over the years, and I am having difficulty trying to secure a position. Most positions will not hire if you do not have the specialty background. My most recent experiences was at Holy-Cross Hospital in Florida for three years in Occupational Health as a Workman’s Compensation RN and Employee Health Nurse. I realized what I like most about this position and my past experiences are patient education, coordinating care, and consulting with professionals.

When I discovered in a magazine article the position of “Patient Navigator,” a rush of excitement overwhelmed me, “this position fits me perfectly!” It brought all my skills together. I would love to work as a patient navigator in breast cancer, but I am not an oncology nurse. I do not have a specialty, but I do have women health experience as a GYN nurse, and my obstetrics background. I am unable to secure a position because I do not have the specialty, and if I apply for a hematology oncology nurse in a physician’s office, I do not have the IV skills especially chemotherapy infusion requirements. I am open to taking courses or programs to help me be more marketable. I would welcome any assistance, or advice you can offer. Thank you in advance.
Stephanie Cohen RN

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:50:18 +0000

Tina,
I would also like to speak to you- I am an oncology nurse, and have been a navigator for just 3 months and I am trying to develop a program here. I work in a community hospital, there isn’t a cancer center here either so I am having a hard time getting referrals. and would love to get access to your start up package and get some advide on starting upa program. if you could contact me I’d greatly appreciate it!

By: Patricia (Pat) Donohoe

Patricia (Pat) Donohoe — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:23:37 +0000

Tina,
I am very interested in speaking with you re: pt liaison/navigator roles, opportunities and training for myself. You can reach me via email or cell ph at 813-716-6762. I am a former critical nurse with an extensive background in hospital staffing of all levels of healthcare professionals. I have navigated the “system” for both parents and my husband, have a solid knowledge of hospitals, finances (payor sources) etc. I’m looking for a second career to build from my prior experiences. Thanks for any thoughts or input! Pat

By: Tina Evans, RN, BS, ONN

Tina Evans, RN, BS, ONN — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:52:06 +0000

I have been a nurse navigator for 8 years and have set up two breast cancer navigation programs at 2 community hospitals. I am also the Founding President of the National Coalition of Oncology Nurse Navigators. I have developed a nurse navigator program start-up package and can help to train anyone who is interested in learning how to become a nurse navigator.
Currently, the Freeman training program does not train nurse navigators and basically offers training for lay navigators. Lay navigation is a critical role but cannot convey the medical advocacy and education that a health care professional brings to the patient and family.
I believe strongly in the value that navigation brings to the patient and am happy to talk with anyone who would like to learn more about becoming a patient navigator.

By: blog

blog — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:32:40 +0000

Amy, for breast cancer look into the Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation training in New York and also the National Coalition of Oncology Nurse Navigators (www.nconn.org)

By: Amy Conzone RN

Amy Conzone RN — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:27:09 +0000

I am also looking for a Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator Certification program. Thanks for any help! Amy