AONL overseas delegation trip offers insights

In a Q&A in the December issue of Nurse Leader, incoming AONL CEO Claire Zangerle, DNP, RN, discusses an AONL delegation trip to the United Kingdom and Ireland in September 2024. The trip enabled the participants to learn more about United Kingdom health care delivery models, nursing leadership and opportunities to collaborate. One highlight was speaking with the CEO of the Florence Nightingale Foundation, which strives to elevate the voices of nurses and midwives to enhance practice and leadership. Zangerle said participants also learned about diverse health care systems and practices, fostering professional growth. She notes overseas trips build relationships to foster collaborations to enhance nursing.