President's Message
Dr. Darlene Mathis
Welcome to the Alabama League for Nursing (ALN) website. We are
excited you have chosen to visit our site and hope you will find it beneficial
for your career goals. The ALN is a recognized affiliate of the National League
for Nursing (NLN). As a constituent league the purpose of the ALN is to support
and implement the mission of the National League for Nursing, Inc. (NLN) to
advance quality nursing education to meet the needs of diverse populations
in an ever changing health care environment. Membership is open to any person
interested in fostering the development and improvement of nursing services
or nursing education.
The ALN supports Nursing education in Alabama in several ways.
- The Excellence in Teaching Award is a mechanism whereby educators may
be recognized for the development and implementation of innovative teaching
strategies employed in a variety of settings. The emphasis is placed on
projects using outcome measures and other therapeutic nursing interventions.
- The ALN Lamplighter Award Program wishes to recognize individuals who
strive to meet the goals of the League in an exemplary manner. Its purpose
is to recognize outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exemplary
performance in the nursing
profession or individuals who have been made a substantial contribution
to the cause of securing a better society.
- There are many leadership opportunities through participation on the
many committees of the League. These include the Executive Committee, Finance
Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Nominating Committee, Awards Committee,
and the Annual Planning Committee.
- Continuing Education is offered through the Annual meeting held in the
spring. The group sponsors recognized speakers to provide exposure to contemporary
issues. The ability to network with other educators presents valuable opportunities
to discuss topics of concern.
- Scholarship opportunities toward the cost of the Certified Nurse Educator
(CNE) exam offered through the National League for Nursing (NLN). More information
about the exam can be obtained at the NLN website www.nln.org.
Nursing is the largest group in the healthcare industry and working together
we can have a major impact on issues that affect nursing. ALN joins with
other groups in the state to address nursing education policy. There is
representation with the Alabama State Nurses Association, Alabama Association
of Nursing Student’s, American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE),
Alabama Hospital Association (ALAHA), and Alabama Council of Administrators
of Professional Nursing Education Program (ACAPNEP).
You are invited to become involved with ALN. Please browse though the website
for further details of the organization and opportunities for your involvement.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at eminmat@aol.com,
or by phone at (256) 378-5775.
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