Voice of Nursing Leadership

AONL’s bi-monthly member-only magazine informs members about the best practices in nursing leadership across the continuum of care. Its themed issues delve into topics vital to nurse leaders at every level, helping them understand the dynamics in public policy and care delivery shaping professional nursing practice. Members also will learn about upcoming programs and the activities of AONL’s affiliates.

September 2026 Issue: New Nurses

The future of nursing depends on how well we support nurses at the very beginning of their careers. Every nurse leader shares the responsibility of ensuring the next generation of nurses is prepared, supported and inspired to thrive in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. In the September issue of Voice of Nursing Leadership, discover innovative strategies for improving retention, strengthening onboarding, fostering belonging, developing emerging leaders and creating pathways for long-term professional success. From data-driven workforce solutions and mentorship to professional governance and intergenerational communication, these articles offer practical insights to help nurse leaders build stronger teams and shape the workforce of tomorrow.

Featured Articles

Blind Spots to Actionable Change: A Nurse-Led Strategy to Reduce First-Year RN Turnover

Sept. 2026 | AONL Member Only

RN turnover continues to be one of the most pressing workforce challenges in healthcare, impacting not only our organizational costs but also patient care, staff morale and operational stability.
✎ Authors Summer Teel, Lori de Celis

Bridging Generations: Effective Communication During New-Hire Onboarding

Sept. 2026 | AONL Member Only

One of the standard expectations of nursing leaders is to effectively communicate and implement organizational priorities, strategic initiatives and mission-aligned behavior expectations while empowering staff to provide safe, culturally competent and excellent care.
✎ Author Catherine Larson

Improving NICU Nurse Retention Through Therapeutic Listening, Strategic Preceptor Pairing and Structured Professional Development

Sept. 2026 | AONL Member Only

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) experienced significant nursing workforce challenges.
✎ Authors Christina Banialis

Affirming Nursing’s Covenant: Clarifying the Architecture of Nursing Professional Governance

Sept. 2026 | AONL Member Only

Conversations with chief nurse executives, published case reports and leaders’ accounts of navigating mergers, staffing shortages, pandemic surges and emergency responses reveal a recurring pattern.
✎ Authors Tim Porter-O'Grady

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Voice of Nursing Leadership^TM is published bi-monthly by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association. Voice of Nursing Leadership^TM is published for AONL members only and is not available for subscription. All opinions expressed in Voice of Nursing Leadership^TM are those of the authors and not necessarily those of AONL or the institution with which the authors are affiliated, unless expressly stated. Naming of products or services does not constitute an endorsement by AONL. © 2026 AONL. All rights reserved. Voice of Nursing Leadership^TM may be reproduced only by permission. Send reprint requests and all other inquiries to the editor.