JoAnn Smith, DNP, MSN, RN, OCN
Oncology Service Line Manager, Frye Regional Medical Center,Hickory, NC
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April 2015 Vol 6, No 2
Patient navigation as a care coordination model continues to evolve. With no standard credentials, titles, training, or job descriptions, navigation programs are as varied as the people who perform this role. Nevertheless, the nurse navigator provides a holistic approach to care delivery and focuses on care coordination, education, and physical, social, and emotional aspects of care.
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