| The 2025 AONL Conference wrapped up on Wednesday last week in Boston after four days of learning, idea sharing, high wind chill, and clam chowder. This year, technology was the main superstar as leaders brainstormed the pros and cons of AI and the best use cases for virtual nursing. However, there was an undercurrent of tension and worry regarding the future of healthcare policy, the ethics surrounding AI, and other new nursing practices. Despite these concerns, the nurse leaders in attendance are looking to push past boundaries and step into the future with highly effective strategies to keep nursing sustainable. In this week’s lead story, let’s take a look at two of the innovative ideas shared at AONL this year. | 
