Today in Nursing Leadership

Developing confident, capable nurse leaders is essential to the future of healthcare organizations. In this episode of Today in Nursing Leadership, learn how one children's hospital leveraged AONL's Transition to Nurse Manager Practice (TTNMP) program to strengthen leadership development, succession planning, and workforce retention. The conversation explores the challenges nurses face when transitioning into leadership roles, the importance of building business and financial competencies, and how mentorship, in-person learning, and peer connections can accelerate leadership growth. Hear key lessons from implementing a large-scale leadership development program and discover strategies for building a more prepared, resilient nurse leader pipeline.

How do you create a consistent leadership development experience for more than 5,000 nurse leaders across a large, integrated health system?In this episode, leaders from Advocate Health discuss how they are building a coordinated enterprise-wide approach to nurse leader development. Learn how the organization is combining leadership fellowships, professional memberships, targeted education and strategic partnerships to support leaders from first-time managers to nurse executives. Hear how executive sponsorship, cross-functional collaboration and a focus on accessibility are helping Advocate Health strengthen leadership growth, engagement and professional development across the enterprise.

What happens when a health system approaches leadership development and certification as an organizational strategy rather than an individual opportunity?In this episode, leaders from AdventHealth share how they partnered with AONL to bring CNML certification preparation directly to their organization, making professional development more accessible and creating a consistent approach to leadership growth. Learn how the initiative helped increase leadership certification rates from 16% to 55% and built momentum for a broader culture of leadership excellence. Hear practical lessons for identifying development needs, gaining organizational support and growing nurse leaders at scale.

Learn about the groundbreaking Empath model transforming psychiatric emergency care systems. Join experts Erin Morris and Mark Woods as they share insights into how this approach enhances treatment effectiveness, patient dignity, and overall system performance, proving beneficial for both caregivers and those seeking help.

In this episode, we dive into the practical benefits of universal nasal decolonization for patient safety with Karen Hoffman from Global Life Technologies Corp. Understand how this approach can reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), lower readmission rates, and save costs. Get expert advice on implementing impactful safety initiatives and discover the real savings potential for your hospital. Tune in to hear how effective infection prevention can transform your facility!