Arkansas Organization of Nurse Executives

The primary goal of Arkansas Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is to provide a network to advance the development of nursing administration in healthcare institutions. AONE offers a platform for the exchange of ideas, information and materials that are fundamental to nursing executives. The organization promotes leadership, professional development and encourages collaboration to further advance nursing and patient care. AONE is comprised of nurse leaders and aspiring nurse leaders from across Arkansas and is a non-profit organization, affiliated with the American Organization of Nurse Executives and Arkansas Hospital Association.
	SAVE THE DATE MARCH 19th 2010 Spring Conference Brochure.pdf Topics for the conference include:     The Medicare RAC...are you really ready? Certification in Nursing...why it's important, what's available and some personal testing experiences.  The Joint Commission in 2010...the latest in updates and what to expect next.    We are VERY excited about this incredibly informative session and hope you all join us for some great information, and fun.    THE AONE BOARD 2010
	THE AONE SUMMER CONFERENCE was held Friday August 7th, 2009 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock. If you missed it, you missed A LOT of fun and vital information for nurse executives. Guest Speaker Kathy Dempsey spoke about her new book and life philosophy of “SHED OR YOU’RE DEAD”. www.KeepShedding.com. Jennifer Smith, a registered nurse and attorney from Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP updated attendees on the new regulations of EMTALA; and Pam Brown, VP for Healthcare Quality Programs with AFMC, gave us an enlightening look at the President’s Health Care Reform and what that means for our facilities. IF you missed the summer conference – you missed a lot of vital healthcare information, a refreshing look at moving forward emotionally as well as some awesome door prizes (Botox treatments and all!!) Click here to view conference photos ( Photos). We would LOVE to know what interests you!! If you have recommendations for topics at our spring conference (tentatively planned for April 23, 2010) please notify us. You may contact board member Holly Langster (event planner for 2010) at Holly.Langster@baptist-health.org with your suggestions. Our fall conference is scheduled for October 8th at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock in conjunction with the annual AHA meeting. This is a luncheon and will feature Faith Fields, Director, Arkansas School Board of Nursing.