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Voice of Nursing Leadership

 

AONL’s bi-monthly member only magazine informs members about the best practices in nursing leadership across the continuum of care. Its themed issues delve into topics vital to nurse leaders at every level, helping them understand the dynamics in public policy and care delivery shaping professional nursing practice. Members also will learn about upcoming programs and the activities of AONL’s affiliates.

November 2024 Issue: Advocacy

The November issue of Voice of Nursing Leadership has a focus on advocacy. This issue’s articles cover advocacy in many forms, from learning how to make a  Capitol Hill visit to advocating for resources in your own organization. In addition, follow the journey of a nurse leader who become a state legislator. Learn how Vermont nurse leaders worked to pass the bill allowing nurse licensure compact participation. Read a Q & A with Lisa Summers, a co-founder of Healing Politics, an organization that teaches nurses to run for office. Also, this issue’s Hot Topics article details how a health care organization protected its staff of by creating a patient behavior policy. 

Featured Articles

Equipping Nurse Leaders for Elected Office: Healing Politics Q & A

November 2024 | AONL Member Only

Healing Politics is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a mission to inspire and train nurses and midwives to run for elected office, up and down the ballot, while building a culture of civic engagement. To learn more, AONL spoke with Lisa Summers, DrPH, MSN, RN, Healing Politics co-founder and president....
Authors Lisa Summers

Protecting Health Care Workers: Creating a Policy for Patient Behavior

November 2024 | AONL Member Only

Parkland Health Care’s mission, vision and values focus on our workforce, our patients, and the Dallas community (Figure 1). As a public county safety net health care organization, we have reported a widespread increase in aggressive behaviors from patients and family members who accompany patients to their care visits. Parkland treats many highly...
Authors Karen Garvey, J.D. Buchert

Vermont’s Advocacy and Implementation of the eNCL: A Success Story

November 2024 | AONL Member Only

Vermont became the 36th state to participate in the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) in February 2022. All nurses, regardless of which state they practice in, take the same licensing exam known as the National Licensure Exam (NCLEX). This qualifying exam sets the minimum knowledge necessary to apply for licensure and...
Authors Betsy Hassan, Carol Conroy, Shiela Boni, Devon Green, Rep. Mari Cordes

Culture, Operating Models and Shared Governance Embed Advocacy at Inova Health System

November 2024 | AONL Member Only

Nurse advocacy is celebrated at Inova Health System, Fairfax, Va. A component of the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurses and Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, advocacy is needed to assure patients, communities and nurses receive what is needed to move toward wellness and...
Authors Maureen Sintich, Dina Dent

 

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Advocacy

November 2024
In the fast-paced realm of health care, the line between clinical practice and policy can often seem distant...

Author Deborah Zimmermann

Professional Development

September 2024
As we navigate the ongoing national nursing shortage, retaining our nursing workforce remains a critical priority...

Author Deborah Zimmermann

Supply Chain Challenges

July 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the strategic value of the supply chain within health care organizations...

Author Deborah Zimmermann

 

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Voice of Nursing LeadershipTM is published bi-monthly by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association. Voice of Nursing LeadershipTM is published for AONL members only and is not available for subscription. All opinions expressed in Voice of Nursing LeadershipTM are those of the authors and not necessarily those of AONL or the institution with which the authors are affiliated, unless expressly stated. Naming of products or services does not constitute an endorsement by AONL. © 2021 AONL. All rights reserved. Voice of Nursing LeadershipTM may be reproduced only by permission. Send reprint requests and all other inquiries to the editor.