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Nurse leaders implementing artificial intelligence and virtual nursing should develop people-focused metrics and focus on the nursing workforce pre- and post-adoption, said three AONL members.
A comprehensive, nurse-led geriatric assessment in the emergency department decreased hospital stays by 11.6% for older patients without leading to longer ED stays or increasing return visits, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Asian nurses had significantly higher burnout scores than their white counterparts, while Asian and Hispanic nurses were more likely to report an intent to leave the profession compared with white nurses, according to a study.
Strong nursing leadership at the director of nursing level is critical to nursing home quality, according to an article published in Research in Gerontological Nursing.
CommonSpirit retains 91% of new nurses participating in its nurse residency program.
Nurse leaders from 2025 AONL Prism Award honoree University Hospitals, Cleveland, describe the initiatives that have helped the system develop nursing talent.
The AONL Foundation for Nursing Leadership Research and Education raised $26,840 during its fall fundraiser to support nursing leadership science.
An article in the October issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration discussed takeaways from the sold out 2025 AONL preconference session entitled “Empowering Nurse Leaders in Digital Revolution.”
The American Hospital Association sent a letter requesting the Trump administration exempt health care personnel from changes to the H-1B visa program.
The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI released guidance on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in health care, the first installment from their partnership, which launched in June.