Press Releases and Statements
AONE issues position statement on the educational preparation of nurse leaders
Supports increasingly complex practice scope
Contact:
Susan Gergely, AONE - (312) 422-2815
Chicago, IL (December 10, 2010) —The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) this week issued a position statement on the educational preparation of nurse leaders. Approved by the AONE Board of Directors, the position statement supports the educational preparation of nurse leaders being commensurate with their scope of leadership practice.
The position states that nurses in leadership roles should be minimally prepared at the baccalaureate or master’s level in nursing, and nurse leaders at the highest levels of executive leadership should be encouraged to seek educational preparation at the doctoral level. In addition, it is the Board’s recommendation that the AONE Nurse Executive Competencies should form the foundation for all nurse leader graduate education and curriculum development.
According to AONE board president Pamela T. Rudisill, MSN, RN, Med, NEA-BC, “As nurse leaders assume increasing responsibilities for specific units, departments, service lines or system level roles, and as the practice of nursing leadership becomes more complex, nurse leaders must be knowledgeable, adequately prepared and competent in order to provide essential contributions.
AONE chief executive officer, Pamela A. Thompson, MS, RN, CENP, FAAN, concurs, “This is the appropriate time for AONE to provide guidance as nurse leaders prepare themselves to meet current challenges and guide the future direction of nursing, especially during this era of health care reform.
To access the complete AONE position statement on the educational preparation of nurse leaders, visit the AONE website at www.aone.org.
About the American Organization of Nurse Executives
The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is the national professional organization for nurses who design, facilitate and manage care. With more than 7,500 members, AONE is the leading voice of nursing leadership in health care. Since 1967, the organization has provided leadership, professional development, advocacy and research to advance nursing practice and patient care, promote nursing leadership excellence and shape public policy for health care. AONE is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association (AHA). For additional information, visit the AONE website at www.aone.org.
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