We would like to congratulate Noelle Stevens for being Catawba Valley Medical
Center’s first Certified Breast Care Nurse -- credentialed by the
Oncology Nursing Society! This challenging exam encompasses the full spectrum
of breast care and is an impressive accomplishment. Noelle has served
as our cancer program’s breast navigator since 2019 and is an excellent
educator, navigator and advocate for her patients.
Nurse Navigators are experienced oncology nurses with extensive knowledge
of cancer, cancer treatments, and local community resources available
to patients and their families. Nurse Navigators are available to assist
patients and families at any point during their cancer journey.
“Noelle Stevens recently became CVMC’s first RN certified as
a Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) by the Oncology Nursing Certification
Corporation which requires a minimum of 2,000 hours of practice in breast
care, 2 years RN experience and at least 10 hours of specialty education,”
said Melanie Lutz, CVMC’s Cancer Program Director. “This specialty
certification covers the full spectrum of breast care nursing and confirms
that Noelle is committed to her practice, always increasing her knowledge
and constantly working to provide excellent care and support to her patients
as well as her colleagues.”
To learn more about the cancer services offered at CVMC, visit
CatawbaValleyHealth.org/Cancer.