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History of NWONE
History of NWONE
The Northwest Organization of Nurse Executives (NWONE) exists to advance the health and wellness of individuals and the communities in which they live and work through the continual development of its members as leaders of the clinical discipline of nursing and as specialist in administrative practice. NWONE is an affiliated local group (ALG) of the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).
How NWONE Was Born
NWONE was formed January 1, 1996 when the Oregon Organization of Nurse Executives (OONE) and the Washington Organization of Nurse Executives (WONE) merged their organizations. WONE was incorporated in 1985 as a non-profit organization; in 1996, the organization name was changed to NWONE as a result of the merger with OONE. The 500-plus members of NWONE include nurse leaders across the continuum of care and in nursing education in both Oregon and Washington, with some members who are outside of the Pacific Northwest.
What We Do
NWONE serves as a valuable resource to its members in enhancing their leadership practice. The organization is recognized in both states and throughout the western region of the United States for proactively addressing health care issues such as the redesign of care environments, evidence based practice, leadership and delegation skills for nurses, quality and safety in patient care, health workforce planning and the creation of healthy work environments.
NWONE is a knowledge-based, learning organization that draws on research findings and supports research. It is an interactive organization that is flexible in forecasting and responding to the dynamic needs of its members.
Related Organizations
In addition its the affiliation with AONE, NWONE is an active member of both the Washington and Oregon Nursing Leadership Councils and has representative members on the boards of the Washington Center for Nursing and the Oregon Center for Nursing.