AONL Executive Resources
AONL is here to support you.
As a nurse executive, you drive the future of health care by leading with strategic vision and expertise. AONL provides a wealth of resources tailored to support your journey — from leadership development programs and staff onboarding resources to networking and mentoring opportunities.
Explore our resources and elevate your impact today. Click the header of each box to read more about each resource.
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Education
Finance Health Care Finance for Nurse Executives
This advanced program equips nurse executives with a strong foundation in nursing finance, preparing them for executive-level financial decision-making. You’ll be ready to engage with CFOs and other health care leaders, driving financial impact. Plus, earn a prestigious Certificate in Health Care Finance for Nurse Executives!
Certification Certified in Executive Nursing Practice
Earn the prestigious Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) certification to enhance your leadership recognition and competitive advantage. The CENP Essentials review course will help you prepare for the exam through a review of the AONL Nurse Executive Competencies® and their practical applications.
Fellowships Nurse Director and Executive Fellowships
Immerse yourself in an in-depth environment of learning, strengthen leadership skills and build a community with an AONL fellowship. AONL offers fellowships for nurses entering managerial, director and executive roles.
Designations AONL Fellow Designation - FAONL
The AONL Fellow Designation recognizes exemplary nurse leaders who have made significant and sustained contributions to the specialty of nursing leadership and to AONL. By attaining this prestigious honor, you affirm your commitment to shaping the future of nursing leadership.
Staff Onboarding Transition to Nurse Manager Practice
Streamline your onboarding and training processes for your new leaders with the Transition to Nurse Manager Practice Program. With on-demand, facilitated and hosted cohort options, choose the format that best suits your team and supports your staff's growth.
Community
Information Sharing & Networking Leader2Leader Member Community
Through the Leader2Leader Member Community, members build profiles, connect with one another and participate in discussions. You'll exchange best practices and learn from the collective wisdom of nurse leaders.
Conference AONL Annual Conference
Networking and education unite to elevate your nurse leadership career. Each year, AONL hosts several networking events to help you make connections and build community with peers, while you explore over 50 high-impact sessions presented by top thought leaders.
Mentoring Mentor Match
The AONL Mentor Match tool connects nurse leaders through a searchable database, fostering meaningful mentoring relationships based on shared experiences and goals. Sign up as a mentor to invest in a new leader, as a mentee to continue growing or both!
Leadership Resources
Advocacy Advocacy
AONL Advocacy provides important public policy information on issues relevant to nursing and health care. Learn about current developments in the federal arena and take action on issues impacting your team's ability to provide safe, accessible and quality patient care services.
Professional Governance Professional Governance Resources
AONL offers resources with practical insights and effective strategies to assist you in strengthening professional shared governance. These include the Professional Governance Leadership Conference, a book on professional governance framework, podcast episodes and more.
Toolkits Workplace Violence Prevention Toolkit
Workplace violence is an increasingly recognized safety issue in the health care community. AONL is committed to providing tools to help you prevent workplace violence and ensure the safety of your team and patients.
Toolkits Social Media Toolkit for Nurse Leaders
In today’s digital age, branding has become a critical component of individual professional presence and the broader perception of the nursing profession. Empower yourself to establish and maintain a strong authentic personal brand reflecting your expertise, values and leadership.
Join a thriving community of 12,000 of the brightest minds in health care
with AONL membership! Embark on an exciting journey in nursing leadership,
where you’ll gain access to dynamic professional development opportunities,
cutting-edge education, and a powerful network of peers. Let's grow and
make an impact together!