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Improving Breast Health Care Through The Implementation Of A Nurse Navigator, Maria Watson
Improving Breast Health Care Through The Implementation Of A Nurse Navigator, Maria Watson
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Abstract
In a rural Northern California setting, a Clinical Nurse Leader intern was implemented as a designated Nurse Navigator (NN) for a regional breast health population. The global aim of this project is to improve care for potential and actual newly diagnosed breast cancer patients by increasing access to care, decreasing barriers, and improving timeliness of care. Using evidence based on an extensive scholarly literature review, the designated NN will accomplish the aim through care coordination, thereby improving patient outcomes, decreasing outmigration of care, and increasing the financial viability of the breast health program. The ultimate goal of the breast …