American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)

?? Download the AONL 2025 Conference App! Your go-to guide for everything at #AONL2025. Check the latest schedule, explore speaker profiles and see what networking events are coming up. ?? Pro tip: Take time to add your sessions (and backups!) to your schedule. It’ll help you maximize your time in Boston and give you easy access to evaluations to earn your contact hours. ?? Search AHA Events in your app store or head to aonl.org/app to get started! We will see you soon! #NurseLeaders #AONL2025 #ConferenceTips #InspiringLeaders

AONL and the AONL Foundation are proud to honor the 2025 award recipients who are advancing nursing leadership, research and innovation. ?? Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN to Receive AONL Exemplary Leadership Award ?? Katie Mapula, MSN, RN to Receive the Pamela Austin Thompson Emerging Leader Award ?? University Hospitals, Cleveland to Receive AONL Prism Award ?? Northwest Organization of Nurse Leaders to Receive AONL Affiliate Achievement Award ?? HFMA’s Todd Nelson, MBA to Receive the AONL Honorary Member Award ?? Eileen Lake, PhD, RN to receive AONL Foundation Nurse Researcher Award ?? symplr recognized as the 2025 Foundation Friend of the Year These leaders and organizations are shaping the future of health care—thank you for your impact! ?? Learn more: aonl.org/press-releases Edna Cadmus, Katie Mapula, Northwest Organization of Nurse Leaders (NWONL), Todd Nelson, Eileen Lake, symplr, University Hospitals

?? Upcoming Webinar: The Impact of Violence on Nurses – Supporting Safer Workplaces for Satisfaction and Success ?? April 23 | 12:00 p.m. CT Workplace violence is more than a safety issue—it’s a direct threat to nurse well-being, satisfaction, and retention. Join AONL and Evolv Technology for a vital discussion on: ?? The toll of workplace violence on nurse morale and turnover ?? Proactive strategies to create safer, more supportive environments ?? How safety impacts patient care and staffing ?? Register now for this important conversation: https://lnkd.in/gc5heH7H #NurseWellbeing #WorkplaceViolencePrevention #NursingLeaders Jason Grellner, BETTY JO ROCCHIO, Linda Knodel, MHA, MSN, LFACHE, FAAN, FAONL

?? Thinking About Board Service? Start Here. The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) has launched new, practical tools to help nurses step into leadership roles where decisions are made. ? Not sure if you’re ready? There’s a self-assessment. ? Need help making your case? There’s an elevator pitch. ? Want to engage others or diversify your board? There’s a guide for that, too. Whether you're eyeing a hospital, policy, or rural board, these resources—supported by AARP and the Campaign for Action—can help get you there. ?? Check them out: https://lnkd.in/gkxj9NBN #NurseLeaders #BoardReady

Join AONL and AACN on April 15 | 2–3 p.m. ET for a webinar on the power of academic–practice partnerships in implementing The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education. ?? Featuring insights from the AACN/AONL Academic-Practice Advisory Committee and a spotlight on the 17-year partnership between the University of Maryland School of Nursing and Medical System. ?? Learn how to start, grow or sustain meaningful partnerships that advance competency-based nursing education. ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gXcskTcy #NursingEducation #AcademicPractice #NurseLeaders #HealthCareCollaboration

AONL Supports the ICAN Act to Empower Nurse Practitioners AONL proudly joins over 260 organizations in supporting the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act—legislation that would allow nurse practitioners to practice to the full extent of their education and training. This bill expands NP authority in Medicare and Medicaid, enhancing access to care and improving patient outcomes. ?? Learn more about how this legislation supports nurse-led care: https://lnkd.in/dKFuHtQD #NursePractitioners #ICANAct #NurseLeaders #AdvocacyInAction

If you feel intimidated by the financial and business management side of leadership, we have a solution to help you boost your skills and build confidence. Join us in-person in Boston on 3/30 for a one-of-a-kind course! Email [email protected] to register today! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gm-3zphB

In a recent AHA podcast, WellSpan Health CEO Roxanna Gapstur, PhD, RN, shares how innovative strategies like virtual nursing are improving nurse retention by allowing nurses to focus more on patient care and less on documentation. WellSpan’s commitment to well-being and community health includes: ? Tiered huddles to quickly address challenges ? Healthy county coalitions to improve local health ? Gun violence prevention programs reducing hospital gunshot wounds by 43% and community homicides by 71% ?? WellSpan Health was awarded AHA’s 2024 Quest for Quality Prize! ?? Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/gAK9tjmc #NursingLeadership #NurseRetention #HealthCareInnovation #CommunityHealth

Help shape the future of communication in health care by taking the Silence Kills 2.0 survey. This 10-minute, anonymous study explores how speaking up impacts patient safety, quality of care, and nurse retention. ?? Sponsored by Crucial Learning, AACN, Rush University & health systems ?? Builds on the original 2005 Silence Kills study ?? Findings will help improve workplace communication & health care outcomes ?? Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/gUqGmeRs #NurseLeadership #HealthCareCommunication #PatientSafety

Registration for AONL 2025 is officially closed—and we're thrilled to announce it's a sell-out for the very first time! Thank you to each and every one of you who registered, contributing to this unprecedented success. Your enthusiasm and commitment to advancing nursing leadership are what make our community truly special. ?But the excitement doesn't stop here! Stay connected and look forward to:? ?? AONL On Demand Registration? ??? Advocacy Day?? ?? Continuous Educational Programs? ?? Exclusive Membership Benefits Don’t miss out on what’s next on our journey together. Swipe through to see highlights and visit our website to explore how you can engage with our upcoming opportunities.??