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About this trip
AONL MEMBER ONLY JOURNEY TO ENGLAND AND IRELAND.
Are you a member of a professional organization, University faculty or special interest group? Ask us about how we can create a bespoke program just for you. Call 888-747-7501 or email [email protected]
AONL Journey Highlights
You are cordially invited to join AONL Chief Executive Officer, Robyn Bagley and president-elect of Deb Zimmerman in England and Ireland and join her in exploring the healthcare systems of both countries. Travel on this professional development and career enrichment program will provide an opportunity to learn about the history of nursing and healthcare delivery in England and Ireland with visits to a variety of medical museums, hospitals, clinics and associations. Walk in the footsteps of the 'mother of nursing' Florence Nightingale and discover her life through the places where she lived and worked.
Visit a traditional English Pub for lunch and a beer and explore some of the iconic sites of London including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament. In Dublin explore iconic sites such as Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Guinness Brewery.
Guests are welcome and will participate in privately guided cultural activities while professional members of the group attend scheduled meetings.
Professional Participants - As this Nanda Journey is focused primarily on professional development, costs associated with your participation on the program may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Consult with a tax professional to determine eligibility.
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THE AMERICAN ORGANIZATION FOR NURSE LEADERSHIP (AONL).
As the national professional organization of more than 11,000 nurse leaders, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is the voice of nursing leadership. Previously known as the American Organization for Nurse Executives (AONE), the organization changed its name in 2019 to better align with its core mission and vison.
MISSION
Transform health care through expert and influential nurse leadership.
VISION
Nursing leadership–one voice advancing health for all.
AONL 2022-2024 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Lead, influence and support the health care workforce.
- Improve health through advocacy.
- Advance nursing leadership.
- Advance and promote value-informed health care.
- Unite nurses to achieve health equity.
The primary objective of the delegation to England and Ireland is to gain mutual understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing nurse leaders in the United States and England and Ireland. We will also examine academic nursing programs in both countries. Delegates will participate in formal and informal discussions about the topics listed below. These exchanges will facilitate increased learning and offer contributions of international understanding both professionally and personally.
The following subjects are of interest to the delegation. These topics may be further refined to incorporate the specialized interest and expertise of the individual delegates.
Health Care System
- What are the components of the English and Irish health care system? What is the funding structure? How does this differ from the United States?
- What is the governance structure of hospitals and health systems in England and Ireland?
Nursing Practice
- What is the role of nursing in the health care team?
- What is the future role of nursing and how can nursing education programs prepare nursing students for expanded roles?
- What are the nursing workforce challenges facing each country? What are some of the strategies to address these issues?
- What are the quality and safety issues nurses confront in their day-to-day practice?
Nursing Education
- What is the structure of nursing education and licensure? What are the differences and similarities?
- How does nursing education prepare students for changes in the health care environment?
- What is the focus of professional nursing associations? Is there a nursing leadership organization?
- Is nursing involved in national health care policy development and if so, how?
The delegates will participate in formal and informal professional discussions.
It is intended that these exchanges will facilitate increased learning for both the host professional and for the U.S. delegation, and will offer contributions of international understanding at the career and personal levels for all.