American Organization for Nursing Leadership

12/15/2025

AONL grieves the unexpected and devastating loss of Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC. A longtime AONL member, she offered her vision with steadfast dedication to nurse advocacy, colleague engagement, and the development of leaders at every stage in their career.

Dr. Mosier served as Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive for HCA Healthcare. She transformed the national health system by spearheading advocacy initiatives to elevate nursing voices in policy, establishing a program to recognize unit-level excellence, and pioneering a residency program to advance early-career nurse development.

AONL will remember Dr. Mosier for her leadership defined by empathy and expertise. Her influence endures in the leaders she mentored, the nurses she championed, and the systems she helped shape.

Our thoughts are with her family, friends, colleagues and all who are experiencing the loss of a remarkable leader.

12/12/2025

AONL is proud to introduce a brand-new resource for nurse executives: the AONL ROI Calculator.
Developed in partnership with HFMA, this interactive tool combines workforce and quality data with financial investments, turning them into clear, credible financial insights. Quantify turnover, model five-year returns and generate finance-aligned reporting that strengthens business case development across your organization.

Turn nursing strategies into measurable value.
Learn more and secure your one-year subscription today!

https://www.aonl.org/resources/workforce/ROI-calculator

12/11/2025

If you’re planning for the future of staffing, this report is a must-read. In partnership with Shiftwizard, read their white paper: 2025 Trends in Nurse Scheduling

Nurse scheduling is no longer just logistics, it’s a strategic lever for improving satisfaction, reducing burnout and strengthening workforce resilience.

Explores how leaders are using technology and flexible models to meet rising staffing pressures and patient demands. You'll learn:
- The rise of smart tools
- Staff safety and equitable scheduling solutions
- Practical strategies to address burnout and budget constraints
- Shceduling models for driving better outcomes

👉 Download the full report: https://www.aonl.org/2025-Trends-in-Nurse-Scheduling-report

12/10/2025

🌟 AONL Announces the 2026 FAONL Inductees

We are proud to announce the 2026 inductees into the Fellow of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (FAONL) designation program.

The FAONL designation recognizes nurse leaders who have demonstrated sustained contributions to the profession, a deep commitment to service and meaningful influence in shaping the future of health care.

We look forward to honoring this year’s inductees at the AONL Annual Conference on March 30 in Chicago.

https://www.aonl.org/press-release/AONL-Announces-2026-Class-of-Fellows

12/08/2025

Registration for AONL 2026 is in full swing and the excitement for Chicago is real! 🙌

Members, this is your last week to save $300 on conference registration. Early Bird pricing for all attendees is still available through Feb 6.

AONL 2026 will bring nurse leaders together for powerful sessions, inspiring speakers and meaningful moments of community. After last year sold out, we can’t wait to welcome you back.

👉 Register now at: inspiringleaders.aonl.org

12/05/2025

Start the year with a plan to lead at the executive level.

AONL’s CENP® Essentials Review Course helps nurse directors and executives prepare for certification through five interactive sessions grounded in the AONL Nurse Executive Competencies®.

✅ Strengthen your leadership practice
✅ Connect real-world experience with exam preparation
✅ Build confidence through peer discussion and expert guidance

📅 Next course begins Jan. 20
🎯 Intended for nurse leaders pursuing CENP certification

🔗 Register now https://www.aonl.org/education/cenp-review

Learn about the topics and questions featured on the CENP Certification exam through the CENP Review Course.

12/04/2025

Looking for a space to connect with peers driving innovation in care delivery? The AONL–AHA Members-Only Model of Care Learning Community brings health care leaders together to share ideas, collaborate and build solutions that inspire positive change.

The community meets the first Wednesday of every month from 12–1 p.m. ET.
Watch recent session on demand and hear our leaders across the nation are addressing things such as reducing the strain on managers.

✨ This member-only community helps you bring joy back to the workplace.
👉 Join here: https://www.aha.org/aonl-aha-models-care-learning-community

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

12/02/2025

Join AONL Foundation in celebrating their anniversary with a gift support the future of nursing leadership. Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Mary Ann Fuchs, every donation made now through January 12, 2026, will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. Double your impact by donating today! aonl.org/foundation

12/01/2025

Final call for emerging leaders! Leadership growth starts right where you are.

You don’t need a title to begin! You just need the confidence, connection and communication skills to lead in the moments that matter.

The Emerging Nurse Leader Institute gives new and aspiring leaders the space to learn, reflect and strengthen their impact. Lead rigth from your current role.

Time is running out to register for this year’s session.

📅 Dec. 3–4 | Virtual | Contact Hours Available
🔗 Register now: https://www.aonl.org/education/enli

11/28/2025

🖤 Black Friday Deal for Nurse Leaders 🖤 Early Bird pricing is live, and AONL members save $300 when registering by Dec. 15.

If advancing your leadership is part of your 2026 goals, this is your moment to lock in the lowest rate of the year.

Join thousands of nurse leaders in Chicago, March 29–April 1, for the connections, insights and inspiration that move health care forward.

Secure your savings today. https://inspiringleaders.aonl.org/

11/27/2025

🧡 This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for you.

To our AONL members, thank you for your leadership, your strength and your commitment to advancing nursing and improving care across every community. Your dedication inspires our work every day.

And as we enjoy the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we’re especially excited to cheer on Hoda Kotb, who will light up the celebration and later join us as a keynote speaker at the AONL 2026 Inspiring Leaders Conference.

We’re proud to support such an extraordinary community of nurse leaders.

11/26/2025

Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics Webinar – December 8, 12:00 p.m. ET

Precision medicine, genomics and advances in lab testing are creating new tools to prevent, diagnose and treat many diseases. Yet integrating these novel diagnostics and therapeutics into hospital and health system operations remains a challenge.

In this webinar, engage with the Houston Methodist executive team to hear how the health system is supporting the transformational aspects of novel diagnostics and therapeutics through integration into care pathways at all levels of the care continuum.

Register here: https://aha-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n9vDFThSRCmMLxJ_YxnLdA #/registration