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Content by and about the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).

The American Hospital Association is accepting applications through Aug. 18 for the 2027 Quest for Quality Prize.
AONL members have until July 31st to apply for the Dr. Karlene Kerfoot Nursing Leadership in Technology Education grant.
The AONL-American Hospital Association Learning Community will host a webinar exploring how the nursing team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center implemented a virtual nursing program to better delivery oncology care on July 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET.
The AONL Foundation for Nursing Leadership Research and Education released a white paper summarizing findings from its virtual care nursing leadership symposium held in November 2025.
Quality in healthcare is shaped long before metrics are reported or dashboards are reviewed. It begins in the daily decisions, priorities and expectations set by nurse leaders who understand that excellence is engineered, not accidental.
It is widely agreed that evidence-based practice (EBP) is essential to improving the safety and quality of nursing care. Despite the importance, several barriers to incorporating evidence into bedside practice exist.
At the University of Tennessee College of Nursing in Knoxville, a student-led initiative, called the Precious Prints Project (PPP), seeks to provide comfort to families who have experienced the death of a child.
A simple human phrase that carries meaning. It signals connection, openness and a space where people feel safe to share and engage in conversation.
Engaging nurses across all levels and care settings is essential to improving outcomes for patients, families, care teams and healthcare organizations.
Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) represent a major challenge in acute care settings, as they not only compromise patient safety and comfort but also contribute to increased morbidity and prolonged hospital stays.