What is the Oncology Nurse Navigator program?
When faced with a cancer diagnosis, patients can experience many barriers to their care. This may include emotional, transportation, and financial barriers. These challenges make it difficult for patients to focus on their treatment and their journey. The Nurse Navigator Program at the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center is designed to help patients move efficiently from referral to consultation and throughout their care continuum. Nurse Navigators (NN) are registered nurses with oncology-specific clinical expertise and specialty certification.
The Oncology Nurse Navigation program is based on the standards set by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and the Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators (AONN).
How can a Nurse Navigator help you?
- Be a strong advocate for you and your family/ support person
- Anticipate barriers to care and connect you with needed resources
- Promote informed decision-making and timely access to healthcare
- Efficiently coordinate appointments within and outside of our hospital system
- Provide education and resources to help you understand your diagnosis, treatment plan, and ways to manage symptoms
Who is eligible for Nurse Navigation services?
All patients at the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center receive navigation services at no cost.
For more information, please call 530-582-6450.
