Tina Beerman, RN, BS

Some of the best news that a patient can receive after being informed that they have cancer is that they have been assigned to an oncology nurse navigator (ONN).

The state of health care in our country is reaching crisis proportions as unemployment rates continue to rise and more Americans lose their employer-provided health insurance.

Oncology nurse navigators can make a significant difference in the care provided to a cancer patient by serving as the point person, advocate, and teacher.