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In an American Hospital Association podcast, AHA’s Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Advisory Group Chair Leslie Clayton, PA-C, says health systems need executive-level advanced practice provider leaders who are involved in strategic planning to ensure health systems best utilize the untapped…
Collaboration between federal and state policymakers, payers, financial institutions and health systems is necessary to overcome structural barriers limiting growth of nurse practitioner-owned primary care practices, a study found.
Pittsburgh-based UPMC implemented a career-ladder structure to retain advanced degree nurses, who are more likely to leave their roles.
The American Red Cross announced its second-ever national blood supply crisis after blood donations decreased to a four-year summer low and are not keeping pace with hospital demand.
Nurse leaders should build relationships with their congressional representatives to advocate for nursing effectively, say AONL President-elect Stuart Downs, DNP, RN, and Board Member Jacqueline Herd, DNP, RN.
AONL President Ena Williams, PhD, RN, will receive the 2026 National League for Nursing President’s Award, which recognizes prominent leaders in nursing education.
AONL encourages members to vote in its board election starting Aug. 4th. Candidate information is available on the AONL website.
Nearly 75% of nurse leaders anticipate maintaining or expanding licensed practical nurse and licensed vocational nurse utilization over the next two years, despite persistent implementation barriers, according to AONL’s latest Quick Hit survey.
At AONL, our strength lies in the collective wisdom, experience, and resilience of our nurse leaders. Every day, you navigate complex challenges, drive innovation, and transform patient care across the country.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality officially terminated dozens of grants after stalling funding last year with little explanation.