Andrea Dwyer, BS
Vice Chair
Colorado Cancer Coalition;
Co-Chair
National Navigation Roundtable
American Cancer Society
Colorado Cancer Coalition;
Co-Chair
National Navigation Roundtable
American Cancer Society
Authored Items
By Andrea Dwyer, BS; Sharon Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN; Brenda Nevidjon, MSN, RN, FAAN; Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG; Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, D.Litt
AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant barriers to care, which can lead to increased mortality rates for thousands of patients with cancer. Nurses and nurse navigators are focused on using their skills and experience to combat this trend. Ongoing efforts include educating patients on the importance of undergoing cancer screenings, utilizing telehealth services to enhance communication with patients, addressing staffing shortages, and taking the necessary steps for preparing for potential spikes in COVID-19 cases. Read More ›
By Andrea Dwyer, BS; Sharon Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN; Brenda Nevidjon, MSN, RN, FAAN; Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG; Sally Werner, RN, BSN, MSHA; Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, D.Litt
AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series
Nurses are on the frontlines of healthcare delivery. In this panel, distinguished nursing professionals discussed topics and issues that have arisen during the pandemic. Led by healthcare educator Lillie D. Shockney, the comprehensive panel covered some of the myriad issues nurse navigators confront now, including rising cancer rates in an aging population, and a decline in numbers of oncology nurses and oncologists. Read More ›