Elevating Nurse Leadership: Applying the Updated AONL Core Competencies Across Roles and Settings
- Presenter(s): Carolyn Dickens; Tera Gross; Marie Prothero
- Session Length: 50 minutes
- Date: Mar 30, 2026
This session will explore the evolution and application of the updated AONL Nurse Leader Core Competencies, developed through a rigorous taskforce process grounded in evidence and academic-practice partnership. Participants will gain insight into the taskforce's formation, methodology, and alignment with AONL key strategic initiatives while engaging in practical strategies to integrate competencies into leadership development, performance evaluation, and mentorship frameworks. The presentation will also introduce the AACN Essentials Nursing Leadership Competency Model, highlighting the distinction between "Developing" and "Developed" behaviors and their relevance to diverse nurse leader roles. A hands-on exercise will bring the model to life, allowing attendees to map competencies to behaviors and evaluate their application across organizational contexts.
