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The competencies include Communication and Relationship Building, Knowledge of the Health Care Environment, Leadership, Professionalism and Business Skills. Through small group work, you will discuss with your peer's high order thinking as they relate to your professional practice.

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You don't want to miss AONL's fall social event this November in Chicago! Connect and network with local and national nurse leaders while enjoying light fare at the reception.

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Tuesday, Nov. 12
5:30-7:00 p.m. CT

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LondonHouse
85 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago

Space is limited, so please be sure to register ahead of time! We hope to see you there!

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The competencies include Communication and Relationship Building, Knowledge of the Health Care Environment, Leadership, Professionalism and Business Skills. Through small group work, you will discuss with your peer's high order thinking as they relate to your professional practice.

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Effective onboarding retains new nurse managers. As your new leaders advance in their leadership journey—let AONL show them the way forward.

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The competencies include Communication and Relationship Building, Knowledge of the Health Care Environment, Leadership, Professionalism and Business Skills. Through small group work, you will discuss with your peer's high order thinking as they relate to your professional practice.

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Join us for an engaging webinar designed to empower nurse leaders in the dynamic world of digital health care. As pivotal contributors to patient well-being and health care operations, nurse leaders must navigate and champion digital transformations to enhance outcomes across the board.

Led by HIMSS and AONL nursing thought leaders, this webinar will provide strategies to position yourself at the forefront of digital innovation, so that you lead with confidence, both within your organization and in collaboration with industry counterparts. 

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If you’re new to budgeting and managing fiscal resources or want to deepen your understanding of finance, this program will provide you with financial skills necessary to be an effective leader in today’s health care environment.

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Learn virtually anywhere with other leaders from around the world with the Virtual Nurse Manager Institute (NMI). This interactive program combines lecture, discussion, reflective practice, experiential learning and self-assessment.

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Effective onboarding retains new nurse managers. As your new leaders advance in their leadership journey—let AONL show them the way forward.

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Learn virtually anywhere with other leaders from around the world with the Virtual Nurse Manager Institute (NMI). This interactive program combines lecture, discussion, reflective practice, experiential learning and self-assessment.

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If you’re new to budgeting and managing fiscal resources or want to deepen your understanding of finance, this program will provide you with financial skills necessary to be an effective leader in today’s health care environment.

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If you’re new to budgeting and managing fiscal resources or want to deepen your understanding of finance, this program will provide you with financial skills necessary to be an effective leader in today’s health care environment.

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Learn virtually anywhere with other leaders from around the world with the Virtual Nurse Manager Institute (NMI). This interactive program combines lecture, discussion, reflective practice, experiential learning and self-assessment.

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To equip nurse executives for these challenges, AONL, in partnership with the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) offers a Certificate in Health Care Finance for Nurse Executives.

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Effective onboarding retains new nurse managers. As your new leaders advance in their leadership journey—let AONL show them the way forward.

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To equip nurse executives for these challenges, AONL, in partnership with the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) offers a Certificate in Health Care Finance for Nurse Executives.

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Effective onboarding retains new nurse managers. As your new leaders advance in their leadership journey—let AONL show them the way forward.

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The Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML®) Virtual Essentials Review Course offers in-depth preparation designed to build your confidence for the CNML certification exam. In four virtual sessions, facilitators will cover the four practice areas included on the CNML exam.

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Strengthen your communication strategies and engage your organization to amplify nurses’ expertise and voice in the media.

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Nursing Professional Governance is a catalyst and vehicle for nurses to engage in owning practice to transform health. Leadership is essential for successful professional governance where nurses have accountability and ownership of nursing practice.

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Start your journey to Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) certification by studying for the exam with a cohort of colleagues.

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Start your journey to Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) certification by studying for the exam with a cohort of colleagues.

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Join nurse leaders from across the country for a two-day Advocacy Day. Learn how to advocate effectively on key legislative issues affecting your patients, community and nursing teams.

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This interactive program combines lecture, discussion, reflective practice, experiential learning and self-assessment. Taught by experienced nurse leaders, participants will develop leadership competencies to improve their effectiveness as a leader.

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Health care scheduling is unique. There’s a distinctive art and science to managing and deploying today’s workforce that must take into account the delicate balance between the art of understanding human needs and the science of leveraging technology.

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Learn virtually anywhere with other leaders from around the world with the Virtual Nurse Manager Institute (NMI). This interactive program combines lecture, discussion, reflective practice, experiential learning and self-assessment.

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Effective onboarding retains new nurse managers. As your new leaders advance in their leadership journey—let AONL show them the way forward.

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Led by expert faculty, this program is the ONLY one of its kind for the administrative supervisor role. Participants will gain practical strategies to implement immediately and strengthen their leadership competencies in their current role.

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The Leadership Laboratory is a blended learning program (online work and conference call) held over a six month period. The program is a fresh format for the leadership development of nurse managers and is facilitated by Dr. Barbara Mackoff.

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The Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML®) exam is built on the four practice areas of financial management; human resource management; performance improvement; and strategic management and technology.

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The Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML®) exam is built on the four practice areas of financial management; human resource management; performance improvement; and strategic management and technology.

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Start your journey to Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) certification by studying for the exam with a cohort of colleagues. This unique AONL program combines the CENP on-demand content with weekly discussion forums during a 4-week period.

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Expand your financial knowledge to increase your impact and influence in your organization. If you’re new to budgeting and managing fiscal resources or want to deepen your understanding of finance, this program will provide you with strong financial skills necessary to be an effective leader in today’s health care environment.

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Virtual Event

Join nurse leaders from across the country for AONL’s two-day

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Nurse leaders are natural advocates. Learn how to exercise nursing leadership in legislative advocacy. From learning more about who represents you to finding messages that resonate with policy makers, this webinar will inspire novice advocates to find their voice and help more experienced advocates learn how to expand their influence politically.

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Carrier Screening is an important component of genetic health care for family planning, and a pillar of prevention and precision medicine. Advances in technology can now provide individuals with knowledge related to their risk of having children with genetic disorders prior to pregnancy and can impact patient decisions regarding family planning.

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As short staffing and operations challenges mount, US health system leaders have pivoted to length-of-stay management as an efficiency opportunity to optimize throughput logistics, increase capacity and reduce margin pressures.

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Strong leadership is core to successful shared governance. Effective leaders use the structures of shared governance to build a culture of excellence, where nurses have accountability and responsibility for nursing care.

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Caring for children in the inpatient setting presents unique challenges for hospitals across the nation. Similar to adults, kids can interfere with medical devices, elope from the hospital, and sustain injuries from falls, but their primary needs tend to differ and nurses caring for these patients need different support.

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This interactive program combines lecture, discussion, reflective practice, experiential learning and self-assessment. Taught by experienced nurse leaders, participants will develop leadership competencies to improve their effectiveness as a leader.

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Expand your financial knowledge to increase your impact and influence in your organization. If you’re new to budgeting and managing fiscal resources or want to deepen your understanding of finance, this program will provide you with strong financial skills necessary to be an effective leader in today’s health care environment.

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Help shape AONL's future by serving on the AONL Board of Directors. Join member of the Nominations Committee for this live webinar to learn about the positions open this year, as well as the nomination and applications process for the AONL Board Election.

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Best Practices for Improving Patient Care

As health care leaders, we are all too familiar with the challenges of managing inpatient capacity, especially in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The delicate balance of bed availability, patient throughput, and staffing requirements can make or break a hospital's ability to provide quality care to patients.

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April 1 is almost here! Join this webinar to ensure you and your leadership team understand the upcoming changes to the NCLEX, called the Next Generation NCLEX.

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Join nurse leaders from across the country for a two-day Advocacy Day. Learn how to advocate effectively on key legislative issues affecting your patients, community and nursing teams.

AONL will arrange meetings for you and others in your state to meet with your legislators. Legislative meetings will have limited capacity, so register today.

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Learn more about this new online leadership development course—based on AONL’s rich competencies--at the upcoming live informational webinar on March 8. Register now for a demonstration of the course and experience how this can augment your onboarding of new managers.  

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Start your journey to Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) certification by studying for the exam with a cohort of colleagues. This unique AONL program combines the CENP on-demand content with weekly discussion forums during a 4-week period.

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Nurse Manager Institute (NMI) is a three-day interactive program that combines lecture, discussion, experiential learning and self-assessment. Using simulation, case study and introduction of leadership concepts attendees are able to explore their leadership potential, understand the basics of budgeting, conflict management, circle concepts, quality and patient safety, and their role in the future of nursing.

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How Henry Ford Health Revolutionized Their Labor Approach

To successfully navigate an ever-changing workforce landscape, nurse leaders must embrace and support flexible employment models. The nurses and staff in today’s labor pool have clearly expressed their desire to choose their own schedules, and many are gravitating to organizations that allow them the freedom to prioritize their own work-life balance and mental health. 

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The Leadership Laboratory is a blended learning program (online work and conference call) held over a six month period. The program is a fresh format for the leadership development of nurse managers and is facilitated by Dr. Barbara Mackoff.

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Medication Safety is among the top priorities of health care organizations across the country. Multi-disciplinary teams are continuously developing innovative ways to improve Patient safety while increasing efficiency.

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The Emerging Nurse Leader Institute prepares staff nurses, charge nurses and nurse coordinators to be the leaders of tomorrow. Explore a variety of program outcomes including, the IOM future of nursing recommendations report, career planning to become a future nurse manager and understanding effective data usage.

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Start your journey to Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) certification by studying for the exam with a cohort of colleagues. This unique AONL program combines the CENP on-demand content with weekly discussion forums during a 4-week period.

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Strong financial skills are necessary to be an effective leader in today’s health care environment. The Finance and Business Skills for Nurse Managers program better equips nurse managers and other leaders for nursing finance management.

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Strong financial skills are necessary to be an effective leader in today’s health care environment. The Finance and Business Skills for Nurse Managers program better equips nurse managers and other leaders for nursing finance management.

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The October 2022 Longitudinal Study focuses on new data and major shifts that have occurred in health care going back to the second survey conducted in February 2021. The new data from this survey indicates while the emotional health and well-being of nurse leaders has slightly improved, it remains the top issue facing nurse leaders, closely followed by staff retention and the cost of travel nursing.

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Webinar

The AMN Healthcare 2021 Survey of Registered Nurses provides unique viewpoints on diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare environment, including the experiences of racially and ethnically diverse nurses.

Highlights from the survey:

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Virtual Event

Nurse Manager Institute (NMI) is a three-day interactive program that combines lecture, discussion, experiential learning and self-assessment. Using simulation, case study and introduction of leadership concepts attendees are able to explore their leadership potential, understand the basics of budgeting, conflict management, circle concepts, quality and patient safety, and their role in the future of nursing.

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Personal Resilience for Leaders helps participants create a new professional strategy to offset the demands of the 24/7/365, fast-paced healthcare environment.

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In today's evolving health care environment, when hospitals are struggling to maintain their margins in the face of rising costs, decreased payment and increased expectations for quality care outcomes, every health care clinical leader has increased accountability for bottom line results.

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The Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML®) Virtual Essentials Review Course offers in-depth preparation designed to build your confidence for the CNML certification exam. In four virtual sessions, facilitators will cover the four practice areas included on the CNML exam - financial management, human resource management, performance improvement, and strategic management & technology.

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Start your journey to Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) certification by studying for the exam with a cohort of colleagues. This unique AONL program combines the CENP on-demand content with weekly discussion forums during a 4-week period.

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The Leadership Laboratory is a blended learning program (online work and conference call) held over a six month period. The program is a fresh format for the leadership development of nurse managers and is facilitated by Dr. Barbara Mackoff.

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The Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML®) exam is built on the four practice areas of financial management; human resource management; performance improvement; and strategic management and technology.  

The CNML Essentials Review Course assists participants in preparing for the CNML certification exam through a review of the four practice areas and practical application of the skills through group discussion. This program will review test-taking skills to build your confidence for the CNML certification exam.

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Start your journey to Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) certification by studying for the exam with a cohort of colleagues.

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As a nurse leader, you have met today’s unparalleled challenges with ingenuity and innovation. Join the nursing leadership community at AONL 2022 for an inspiring, collective look at the possibilities of tomorrow.

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Join a cohort of nurse leaders from across the country to develop a path back to the level of energy required to thrive in challenging environments. Participants explore specific leadership strategies to create a more resilient team culture in service of directly supporting nurse colleagues.

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Start your journey to Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) certification by studying for the exam with a cohort of colleagues. This unique AONL program combines the CENP on-demand content with weekly discussion forums during a 4-week period.

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Become part of an esteemed group of nurse leaders. With the FAONL credential, it indicates your commitment to growing the nursing field. Learn from current FAONL nurse leaders as they review the application and eligibility process for the FAONL credential.

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Become part of an esteemed group of nurse leaders. With the FAONL credential, it indicates your commitment to growing the nursing field. Learn from current FAONL nurse leaders as they review the application and eligibility process for the FAONL credential.

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Joy Parchment, FAONL committee co-chair

David Marshall, FAONL committee co-chair

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The Finance & Business Skills for Nurse Managers program on Sept. 24 is cancelled. For anyone who has registered, your program registration is automatically cancelled and a refund will be issued. If you booked a hotel room within the conference block at the Embassy Suites Kansas City - Airport, your reservation will automatically be canceled. You are responsible for canceling your own travel plans, including flights and (if you booked outside of the block).

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AONE 2019 offers a full agenda of educational courses, social events and networking for nurse leaders. At AONE 2019, you will engage with nurse leaders from across the country and solve solutions to current challenges facing nurse leaders. As a nurse leader, you inspire families, communities and your colleagues every day. Don't miss this once a year event.

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Emerging Nurse Leader Institute (ENLI) shapes nurses, charge nurses and nurse coordinators into the leaders of tomorrow.

ENLI is a three-day interactive program that combines lecture, discussion, experiential learning, and self-assessment.

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The AHA on Nov. 13, 2018 hosted a special AHA member webinar presentation and discussion on improving maternal health and reducing maternal mortality, the first in a series of webinars on this topic.

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Nurse Manager Institute (NMI) is a three-day interactive program that combines lecture, discussion, experiential learning and self-assessment.

Using simulation, case study and introduction of leadership concepts attendees are able to explore their leadership potential, understand the basics of budgeting, conflict management, circle concepts, quality and patient safety, and their role in the future of nursing.

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Join AONE President Bob Dent for a first hand view of global nursing leadership.

Nurse leaders will journey to Peru for a week long career enrichment experience! What better way to learn and grow than to experience firsthand how the health care system is .evolving in Peru?  Interact with nurse leaders and allied medical professionals from a variety of facilities and schools in both Lima and the Sacred Valley.

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To equip nurse executives for these challenges, AONE, in partnership with the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) offers a Certificate in Health Care Finance for Nurse Executives.

In today's evolving health care environment, when hospitals are struggling to maintain their margins in the face of rising costs, decreased payment and increased expectations for quality care outcomes, every health care clinical leader has increased accountability for bottom line results.

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Webinar

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As part of the American Hospital Association’s Hospitals Against Violence initiative, AONE is hosting a two-part webinar series addressing human trafficking. Part one explores human trafficking from the mother of a survivor’s perspective. In 2004, Ingrid Johnson’s teenage daughter was the victim of traffickers in New York City. After finding her daughter and bringing her home, their family began a long  journey to recovery. The webinar will also discuss the role of nursing in addressing human trafficking.

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Strong financial skills are necessary to be an effective leader in today’s health care environment.

The Finance and Business Skills for Nurse Managers program better equips participants for nursing finance management.

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Emerging Nurse Leader Institute (ENLI) shapes nurses, charge nurses and nurse coordinators into the leaders of tomorrow.

ENLI is a three-day interactive program that combines lecture, discussion, experiential learning, and self-assessment.

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Strong leadership is core to successful shared governance.

Effective leaders use the structures of shared governance to build a culture of excellence, where nurses have accountability and responsibility for nursing care.

Who should attend

This workshop is for individuals and teams with leadership roles in shared governance-from the chair of a unit council to the CNO of the organization. Groups from the same organization, including interprofessional colleagues, will benefit from attending this interactive workshop together.

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Nurse Manager Institute (NMI) is a three-day interactive program that combines lecture, discussion, experiential learning and self-assessment.

Using simulation, case study and introduction of leadership concepts attendees are able to explore their leadership potential, understand the basics of budgeting, conflict management, circle concepts, quality and patient safety, and their role in the future of nursing.

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Strong financial skills are necessary to be an effective leader in today’s health care environment.

The Finance and Business Skills for Nurse Managers program better equips participants for nursing finance management. This program is intended for managers, directors and other nurse leaders who want to gain solid foundational knowledge in nursing finance and business skills.

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Gain confidence for the CNML exam when you take the CNML Essentials Review Course.

The Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) review course will cover case studies, simulation learning and a discounted practice test. The CNML exam is built on the four practice areas of financial management; human resource management; performance improvement; and strategic management and technology. Having a solid understanding of them is essential for certification.

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At AONE 2018 annual meeting, you will engage with nurse leaders from across the country and solve solutions to current challenges facing nurse leaders. As a nurse leader, you inspire families, communities and your colleagues every day. Don't miss this once a year event.

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Gain confidence for the CENP exam when you take the CENP Essentials Review Course.

The Certified Executive in Nursing Practice (CENP) Essentials Review Course is a one day course that assists participants in preparing for the CENP exam through a review of the AONE Nurse Executive Competencies and practical application of the competencies. The competencies include: Communication and Relationship Building, Knowledge of the Health Care Environment, Leadership, Professionalism and Business Skills.

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Webinar

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Nurse Manager Institute (NMI) is a three-day interactive program that combines lecture, discussion, experiential learning and self-assessment.

Using simulation, case study and introduction of leadership concepts attendees are able to explore their leadership potential, understand the basics of budgeting, conflict management, circle concepts, quality and patient safety, and their role in the future of nursing.

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It is important for nurse leaders to lead by example and provide the necessary tools for nurses to provide an exceptional experience of care for their patients. Practical tools and implementation strategies for a Culture of Ownership creating a more positive workplace environment will be discussed in this session.

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Leadership Lab is a blended learning program for the leadership development of nurse managers.

Grounded in peer-to-peer consultation and evidence based management, this program maximizes opportunities for managers to advise each other and convey wisdom and best practices in dealing with shared leadership issues in the context of evidence based management. This blended learning program (online work and conference call) is held over a 6 month period and is facilitated by Dr. Barbara Mackoff.