Its mission is to represent nurse leaders who improve healthcare.
AONE members are leaders in collaboration and catalysts for innovation.
The organization provides leadership, professional development, advocacy, and research in order to advance nursing practice and patient care, promote nursing leadership excellence, and shape healthcare public policy. Providing vision and actions for nursing leadership to meet the healthcare needs of society. Influencing legislation and public policy related to nursing and patient care issues. Offering member services that support and enhance the management, leadership, educational, and professional development of nursing leaders. Facilitating and supporting research and development efforts that advance nursing administration practice and quality patient care.