Leadership Competencies

ONS has connected with American Organization for Nursing Leadership™ (AONL) to bring leadership competencies to support in defining the skills needed to grow in leadership roles. ONS supports the use of AONL Nurse Leader Core Competencies as the foundation for ONS members to understand their leadership strengths and opportunities. Nurses are leaders in their personal and professional lives, and these extensive competencies will help nurses identify areas for growth across several domains.

ONS Competencies

Fundamental knowledge, skills, and expertise that define and guide practice for various nursing roles and methods of measuring.

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