Nurses
One of the most challenging roles for nurse leaders is the nurse manager position. Nurse managers work on the front line and interact daily with patients, families, their staff, staff of varied disciplines that are involved with the patient’s care and many others. Managers are accountable to ensure…
From forming a legislative committee to creating a legislative conference, learn what AONL's affiliates are doing to engage nurse leaders in state legislative efforts. AONL monitors state legislation and issues that affect nurses.
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is the national organization of nurses who design, facilitate and manage care. With more than 10,000 members, AONL is the voice of nursing leadership in health care. AONL is an affiliate of the American Hospital Association.
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Introduce yourself to your legislators and the key members of their staff by scheduling a personal visit to the legislator’s district or the Washington, D.C. office. When you contact the office of a representative or senator to request a meeting, ask to speak to the scheduler. Explain who…
Refresh your knowledge on the basics of the legislative process. Find out the basics of how a bill becomes a law to the current congressional nursing caucus members.
As nurse leaders, you know how detrimental cuts to nursing workforce development would be to the health care system and your patients.
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[Sponsored] Investing in nurse education and development is critical for hospitals and health systems to successfully transition to value-based care. Nurses are in the position to not only participate in, but lead the transformation of the health care delivery system to one that is focused on…