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Experienced virtual nurses at Ardent Health conduct patient rounding and complete intakes, admissions and discharges, freeing on-site nurses to handle complex tasks and have greater oversight of patient care technicians.
Leaders who prioritize nurse well-being can improve their organization’s retention and overall earnings, says AONL member Diane Sieg, RN, creator of the Well-Being Coaching Initiative.
While hospitals nationwide are implementing virtual nursing to reduce burnout, nurse leaders say hospitals should leverage interprofessional teams to outsource tasks performed by nurses to other departments.
AONL and 59 other members of the Nursing Community Coalition thanked Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, along with other co-sponsors, for introducing the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. 575/H.R. 1317).
The AONL Foundation for Nursing Leadership Research and Education named Eileen Lake, PhD, RN, the AONL Foundation Nurse Researcher Award honoree.
Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, received AONL’s Exemplary Leadership Award for standardizing N.J. nurse residency programs, resulting in an 89% retention rate for novice nurses and more than $7 million in savings.
AONL invites candidates at all levels of nursing leadership and across the continuum of care to apply to serve as president-elect and on its board of directors representing regions 5, 7 and 9.
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership Foundation for Nursing Research and Education announced Eileen Lake, PhD, RN, as the 2025 recipient of the AONL Foundation Nurse Researcher Award. The award honors an outstanding nurse researcher recognized by the broader nursing community for their…
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership announced the recipients of its 2025 awards, which highlight AONL members, a state affiliate, an honorary member and a hospital demonstrating exemplary leadership practices. AONL will honor the recipients during its annual conference March 31- April…
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