AONL President Column
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.
Leadership in nursing is expressed at every level of our profession, from the bedside to the boardroom, across clinical care, academia, public health, industry, government and beyond.
In times of disaster, whether natural or man-made, nurses are consistently at the forefront of response efforts.
As I begin my tenure as AONL president, I am deeply honored to represent the voice of nurse leaders. We step into this moment together at a time of both profound challenge but also extraordinary possibility.
This edition of Voice is dedicated to professional development, covering a wide range of career stages, from advice for first-time managers to preparing for the C-suite.
During this busy and exciting time of year, we welcome a significant number of new graduates into our profession. Many of us are trying to identify ways to harness their enthusiasm and energy, which is palpable during these first few months. Today, more than ever, leaders are focusing on…
Creating healthy work environments is a passion that unites nurses across generations, practice settings and all levels of leadership. It has been an area of focus and woven throughout every stage of my career, even as a bedside nurse. It’s refreshing to hear the conversations, initiatives and…
As I write you today, many of us are feeling the impact of another COVID-19 surge related to the omicron variant. The articles are all centered on nursing in the community.
Happy New Year! I’m honored and excited to be serving as the AONL president for the next two years.
Two years ago when I began my term as AONL President, in my first column for the Voice of Nursing Leadership