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  • Nursing Leadership
  • Healthcare Management
  • Professional Governance

Background:

  • Developing nurse leadership in professional governance is a key focus for the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).
  • Nurses in all roles need skills and behaviors to effectively lead within professional governance structures.
  • Existing AONL resources, including publications and podcasts, address the foundations of nursing professional governance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the American Organization for Nursing Leadership's (AONL) commitment to advancing nursing professional governance.
  • To announce and discuss the development of a new book, "Professional Governance for Nursing: The Framework for Accountability, Engagement, and Excellence."
  • To underscore the importance of leadership development for nurses in professional governance.

Main Methods:

  • The article discusses the American Organization for Nursing Leadership's (AONL) ongoing initiatives in professional governance.
  • It highlights the role of the annual AONL Professional Governance Leadership Conference in fostering discussion and practice.
  • The development and content of a new book, co-edited by AONL faculty and former staff, are presented.

Main Results:

  • The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) actively promotes nursing professional governance through various channels.
  • A new book, "Professional Governance for Nursing: The Framework for Accountability, Engagement, and Excellence," has been developed.
  • Resources are available to support nurses in understanding and implementing professional governance principles.

Conclusions:

  • The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is dedicated to enhancing nursing professional governance and leadership.
  • The new book provides a framework for accountability, engagement, and excellence in nursing.
  • Continued development of leadership skills is crucial for advancing the nursing profession.