AONL
Content by and about the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).
The virtual nurse program at Ochsner Medical Center — Kenner, La., has received considerable recognition from many U.S. health care systems since the program’s inception in 2017.
In the weeks following the AONL conference in New Orleans, I have been inspired by the collective wisdom and visionary leadership of nursing leaders.
The May issue of Voice of Nursing Leadership has a focus of care models. Learn how LPNs have improved efficiency at UPMC (formerly University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) and the next steps for virtual nursing at Ochsner Medical Center in Louisiana.
A survey found 11% of hospitalized patients needed 10 or more needle sticks to obtain a single blood sample, with more than half requiring multiple needle stick attempts for a single procedure.
Advanced photodrolysis technology reduced the pathogens that can lead to health care-acquired infections, according to a study.
In the spring issue of AACN Advanced Critical Care, Gale Adcock, MSN, RN, a North Carolina state senator provides lessons learned during her journey from nurse to elected official.
In an American Hospital Association podcast, San Luis Valley Hospital’s Monica Hinds, RN, director of emergency services, and Stephanie Posorske, CNM, RN, discuss how the Alamosa (Colorado) hospital is implementing creative strategies to keep obstetric services open for their community.
Fewer students are entering baccalaureate degree completion, master’s and PhD programs, posing challenges for nursing to meet U.S. health care needs, according to annual data released by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Novice and seasoned nurses support each other, and both groups desire more mentorship opportunities, a survey found.
El Camino Health’s one-year nurse residency program appeals to Gen Z nurses, who prioritize a clear path to realize their career goals, said AONL member and CNO Cheryl Reinking, DNP, RN.