Market Research Report: American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
Company Overview
- Name: American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
- Mission: To transform healthcare through expert and influential nursing leadership.
- Vision: Nursing leadership – one voice advancing health for all.
- History:
- Originally founded as the American Society for Hospital Nursing Service Administrators (ASHNSA) from 1967 to 1976.
- Renamed as the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) from 1985 to 2019.
- Renamed to American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) in 2019 to better align with its mission and vision.
- Key People:
- Deborah Zimmermann, President
- Robyn Begley, Chief Executive Officer, AONL and Chief Nursing Officer, SVP Workforce, American Hospital Association (AHA)
- Pam Thompson, AONL CEO Emeritus
- Headquarters: 155 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: The AONL is recognized as the voice of nursing leadership, dedicated to advancing professional development, supporting policy for nurse leaders, and fostering an inclusive community for its members.
Products and Services
- Educational Programs:
- AONL offers various educational programs, both in-person and online, for nurse leaders at all levels from emerging leaders to seasoned executives. Key educational topics include healthcare finance, certification review courses, shared governance, and emerging leader competencies.
- Certification Programs:
- Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)
- Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML)
- Advocacy:
- AONL advocates for the nursing leadership community in legislative and regulatory arenas in collaboration with the American Hospital Association (AHA).
- Community Networking:
- Provides a network of over 12,000 members to share diverse perspectives and ideas, serving as a platform for nurse leaders across various stages of their careers.
Recent Developments
- New Board Members: Jacqueline Herd, DNP, RN, was elected to serve as treasurer on the AONL Board of Directors beginning January 1, 2025.
- Recent Reports:
- Released the "Trends and Innovations in Nurse Manager Retention" in collaboration with Laudio, providing data on nurse manager retention trends.
- Published the "Quantifying Nurse Manager Impact" report with insights on nurse managers' impact on health system performance.
- Events and Conferences:
- Annual educational conferences and virtual institutes like the Emerging Nurse Leader Institute.
- Awards and Recognitions:
- AONL announced recipients for the 2024 annual membership awards, highlighting members and health institutions demonstrating exemplary leadership practices.
- Strategic Initiatives:
- The Workforce Compendium was launched to identify best practices and innovations to manage nursing workforce complexities.
- Collaborations:
- Partnered with Crucial Learning to address high turnover in nursing through the "Connection is Retention" study, focusing on organizations with high nurse retention rates.
- Engaged with Joslin Insight for a longitudinal Nursing Leadership Insight Study to assess the impact of COVID-19 on nursing leadership.
Conclusion
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) positions itself as a key player in advancing the role of nursing leadership within healthcare. Through a strong network, educational programs, certification, and advocacy efforts, AONL continues to influence and support nurse leaders across the United States. The recent initiatives and collaborations further solidify its commitment to innovation and excellence in nursing leadership.
