American Organization for Nursing Leadership

02/21/2026

Advocacy is one of leadership’s most essential tools— our patients, our teams and our communities deserve the support they need.

This is where your voice belongs. Lead policy forward at Advocacy Day 2026.

Join us in Washington, D.C.

Registration is open through May 15. Space is limited.

Advocate with us to lead care forward.

Are you joining us this June? 👇
advocacyday.aonl.org

02/19/2026

The is proud to partner with AvaSure whose long‑term support helps advance our mission to strengthen and elevate nurse leadership across the country. 💙

On February 10, leaders from AvaSure and the AONL Foundation came together in Cleveland to host a regional discussion with nurse leaders about the future of virtual nursing care models.

It was an inspiring conversation! Participants talked about:
✨ The importance of engaging nurse leaders early in virtual care planning
✨ Preparing for the future of care—not just today’s challenges
✨ Building shared language to define and celebrate outcomes

A heartfelt thank‑you to Claire Zangerle, CEO of AONL and President of the AONL Foundation, for helping create space for such a meaningful and forward‑looking dialogue.

Together, we’re supporting innovation and empowering nurse leaders nationwide.

02/18/2026

Drug diversion prevention starts with strong nurse leadership.

Join AONL and Wolters Kluwer February 25 at 12 p.m. CT for a practical webinar on communication strategies, education planning and frontline prevention tools.

Hear insights from experts leading diversion prevention programs across the country.

👉 Register today to strengthen your organization’s approach. https://www.aonl.org/education-events/aonl-industry-insights-webinar-front-line-defense

Wolters Kluwer

02/18/2026

The Nursing Community Coalition has announced restored FY 2026 funding for key federal nursing programs, including Title VIII and the National Institute of Nursing Research.

As an NCC member, AONL is proud to support efforts that strengthen the nursing workforce.

The Nursing Community Coalition thanked Congress for passing the bipartisan fiscal year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education bill

02/17/2026

Strengthen Your Voice and Influence with Administrative Supervisors: Leading with Excellence

Learn how to communicate with authority, manage conflict and collaborate across teams. You will leave better equipped to advocate for staff, escalate issues effectively and lead with consistency in a complex environment.

Resgiter and Learn More: https://www.aonl.org/education/administrative-supervisors-leading-with-excellence

02/16/2026

Last week, the diverse group of nurse leaders on AONL’s Publications Committee met for a two‑day retreat.

Their mission: to brainstorm article ideas for this year’s issues of Voice of Nursing Leadership and develop next year’s editorial calendar. The Committee's contributions to create and shape meaningful content for AONL members are invaluable!

02/13/2026

Last chance to join AONL’s Leadership Lab! This 6‑month program gives nurse managers practical tools, expert guidance and a supportive peer community.

Starts Feb. 19 — limited spots!
Register now and learn more: https://www.aonl.org/education/leadership-lab

02/12/2026

Do you have experience with adult or pediatric behavioral health care models? Share your insights and expertise with the AONL/AHA Learning Community.

We’re inviting nurse leaders and health system partners to lead short sessions focused on how behavioral health care models are designed, tested and implemented in real-world settings. Sessions are virtual and discussion-driven, with an emphasis on actionable takeaways for nurse leaders across care settings. The strongest learning happens when leaders can openly share lessons learned, challenges faced and successes achieved.

If your recent work in behavioral health has sparked insight, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Submit your interest via the form today. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QJMRube-Xk6EsjzBj3s2prVuri_ZeOlDu7QXTJtPFmlUOFlWQUJYSVVUNENWSjhBN0g3U1laNzVQTS4u

02/11/2026

Advocacy Day is back — and registration is now OPEN! 🙌
Join us June 1–2 in Washington, D.C., as nurse leaders from across the country come together to make their voices heard and drive real policy change. You don’t have to do it alone — we’ll give you the training, the platform and the community.

📍 Washington, D.C.
🗓️ June 1–2, 2026
✅ Register by May 15 at advocacyday.aonl.org

Tag a nurse leader you’d love to see there 👇

02/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the newest members of the AONL Foundation Board of Directors!

The AONL Foundation for Nursing Leadership Research and Education has appointed four at-large directors who will help advance our mission to support nurse leaders through research, education and innovation. https://www.aonl.org/foundation/about/governance

View current AONL Foundation Board Members and the current president, treasurer, and secretary.

02/10/2026

📣 Calling all AONL members!

Do you want to keep receiving a printed copy of Voice of Nursing Leadership? Be sure to update your member profile by May 1.

✔️ Log in to your account
✔️ Find "Please click Edit"
✔️ Check the box to continue receiving the print edition

You’ll always have access to the digital edition, but if you don’t update your preferences by May 1, the May issue will be your last print copy.

👉 Log in and update your profile today: https://sso.aha.org/login/?environmentId=8b9f511a-1e4f-4080-a37d-fd2cdaa8f4c5&flowId=00a33149-b512-4851-adfb-cd1ab386f721

02/09/2026

There’s something special about coming together in person — sharing ideas, stories and a little Chicago flavor.

At the AONL Inspiring Leaders Conference, networking goes beyond exchanging business cards. From the First-Time Attendee Reception to Regional Networking, our Chicago-themed Welcome Social and the AONL Foundation event at House of Blues, every gathering is designed to help nurse leaders connect in meaningful ways.

Come for the learning. Stay for the conversations that last long after the conference ends.

👉 Register here: https://inspiringleaders.aonl.org