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Whether you’re the chief nursing officer of a hospital or health care system, a director who manages one or many departments, a staff nurse who aspires to a career in nursing leadership, a nurse manager in your first management position, a nurse consultant, an educator in a undergraduate or graduate nursing program, a student going to nursing or graduate school, or a retired nurse who wants to stay abreast of what is happening in the field of nursing and health care, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) has the tools, insights, and solutions to help you achieve your career goals.
Proven Solutions and New Thinking
When you join AONE, you discover the power of a community of nurse leaders who are on the forefront of generating creative, effective ways to address the critical issues facing nursing and health care today. Members can access this knowledge in a variety of ways, including conferences, webinars and seminars, books and publications, the AONE website, and the AONE Annual Meeting and Exposition.
The Latest News and Information
When you join AONE, you discover the power of staying informed. We save you time by scanning the health care media and bringing you the latest news of importance to nurse leaders in AONE eNews Update, our weekly electronic news report. Each week you will also receive AONE Working for You, an electronic communication designed to help you make the most of your AONE membership. It provides you with the latest on AONE events and resources, as well as reports on AONE leadership activity. We also give you instant and easy access to a wealth of resources and solutions through the AONE website—a one-stop comprehensive resource of news and information, from members-only talking points, to AONE position statements and guiding principles. You’ll also have members-only access to the American Hospital Association website (www.aha.org) and HospitalConnect.com, the award-winning health care leadership Internet portal.
A Well-Connected and High-Powered Network
When you join AONE, you discover the power of the AONE network—the diverse talents and experiences of thousands of nurses who are committed to excellence in nursing leadership and patient care delivery. In addition to the wealth of networking opportunities provided at AONE national, regional, and chapter events, members can use the AONE online membership directory as the ultimate networking tool to tap into the AONE membership network. Sort by name, organization name, or state, and—with just a click—you can e-mail your fellow members and get answers to your questions.
Resources to Build Your Career in Nursing Leadership
When you join AONE, you discover the power that comes from taking control of your career. Members use the resources of AONE to establish lifelong professional contacts and access new opportunities. The best career opportunities in nursing leadership can be found in our extensive, nationwide listing of job opportunities—updated weekly and available exclusively to members. AONE members also develop networks of invaluable professional contacts by participating in national, regional, and chapter activities.
Opportunities to Excel and Be Visible in Your Profession
When you join AONE, you discover the power of opportunity. In AONE, you have numerous opportunities to make a positive contribution to the nursing profession and to realize greater success as a nurse leader. Acquire new skills in planning, managing, and organizing while developing your leadership potential. Only AONE gathers the diverse universe of nurse leaders into a dynamic, powerful, and influential whole. We marshal this strength to benefit our members, the field of nursing, and the future of health care. By participating and accepting responsibility in your professional association, you’ll expand your own leadership potential.
Action – The Opportunity to Shape Change
When you join AONE, you discover the power of change and the opportunity to shape change, not just react to it. AONE advocates on the issues of most concern to nurse leaders and the patients they serve. Through our website and AONE eNews Update, you’ll receive regular briefings on our activities in these and other health care policy issues. And your members-only access to the American Hospital Association (AHA) website gives you extensive advocacy material and background papers on issues of importance to hospitals and health systems.
AONE is the voice of nursing leadership in a number of national organizations and initiatives designed to promote and enhance quality and patient safety, where we regularly demonstrate the benefits of nursing leadership to the wider health care community.
AONE membership benefits include the following:
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Bi-monthly Nurse Leader magazine and Voice of Nursing Leadership newsletter
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Timely information on critical topics through the weekly AONE eNews Update
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AONE Working for You electronic weekly newsletter provides the latest on AONE events and resources, as well as reports on AONE leadership activity
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AONE Online Communities access to facilitate collaboration of nurse leader best practice
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Online access to AONE periodicals
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Free registration on HospitalConnect.com health care leadership portal
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Opportunities to participate in state chapters throughout the country
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The AONE Annual Meeting and Exposition, as well as other professional development opportunities – all with significant discounts for members
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Public policy initiatives and advocacy
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Members-only access to job listings and other resources in the AONE Online Career Center
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Generous member discounts on AONE and American Hospital Association books and publications
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Networking opportunities
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Member use of American Hospital Association Resource Center
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