AONL Releases Nurse Leader Core Competencies

AONL released its Nurse Leader Core Competencies, which frames competencies in one defined set to encompass and guide the practice of traditional, new and emerging leadership roles. AONL previously offered five separate nurse competencies for various leadership roles. Published in the October issue of Nurse Leader, the Nurse Leader Core Competencies are individually measurable and broad enough to be essential across the care continuum and at all levels of nursing leadership. The six domains are communication and relationship building; leadership; knowledge of the health care environment and clinical principles; professionalism; business skills and principles; and the leader within. All nursing organizations and education programs can use them as a framework and common communication platform to define the scope and standards for nurse leadership. In addition, nurses can use them as they progress on their leadership journey. (Nurse Leader article, 10/1/22)