AtlantiCare Chief Nursing Executive earns prestigious American Organization for Nursing Leadership Board Member position
October 31, 2024
Highly decorated nurse-leader Helene Burns adds another accolade to her resume with AONL board seat
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, August 15, 2024 - AtlantiCare, the award-winning healthcare organization and largest in southeastern New Jersey, proudly announces Chief Nursing Executive, Helene Burns DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN, has been appointed to the Board of Directors region two of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).
"Helene's unwavering dedication, outstanding leadership, and commitment to excellence have made a tremendous impact at AtlantiCare, and we are grateful to have her. A truly well-deserved honor, Helene's appointment to the board of the American Organization of Nurse Leaders is a testament to her influence on the industry and our community; no one deserves this recognition more," said Michael Charlton, President and CEO of AtlantiCare.
Dr. Burns, who started her nursing career at AtlantiCare, re-joined the award-winning health system in December 2023 and oversees nursing care for over 2,000 nursing staff, 574 licensed beds, and more than 100 locations in Southern New Jersey. Burns was most recently at Jefferson Health as the Regional Chief Nursing Officer and has held leadership positions in New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Texas throughout her extensive career.
Dr. Burns has held the position of the President of the New Jersey Organization of Nurse Leaders and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and AONL, continues to be involved in various organizations, including serving on the Garden State Council, Boy Scouts of America® Women of Achievement Committee, and the Rutgers School of Nursing. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Nursing from Widener University and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Pittsburgh.
“I am thrilled to be on the AONL Board, representing region two and cannot wait to get started. We have a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to make a meaningful difference in our profession and create healthier work environments for all. I look forward to working with my fellow board members, new and existing,” said Dr. Burns.
For more information on this appointment and other AtlantiCare content, visit atlanticare.org or on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube, @AtlantiCare. Instagram and X, @AtlantiCareNJ.
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About AtlantiCare
AtlantiCare is an award-winning integrated healthcare system based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, whose team of more than 6,500 serves the community in over 100 locations in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, and Ocean counties of southern New Jersey. Committed to an innovative approach to providing the best care in the industry, AtlantiCare has a vision of building healthy communities that drives its mission of making a difference in health and healing, one person at a time. Learn more at atlanticare.org or call 1-888-569-1000.
About the American Organization for Nursing Leadership
As the national professional organization of more than 12,000 nurse leaders, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership is the voice of nursing leadership. Our membership encompasses nurse leaders working in hospitals, health systems, academia and other care settings across the care continuum. Since 1967, the organization has led the field of nursing leadership through professional development, advocacy and research that advances nursing leadership practice and patient care. AONL is an affiliate of the American Hospital Association. For more information, visit AONL.org/AONL, @tweetaonl.
