33 | Digital Communication Competencies for Nurse Leaders in a Changing Healthcare Landscape

Digital communication is no longer optional for nurse leaders – it is a core leadership skill. In this episode of Nursing Insights, we sit down with Alysia Adams, Director of Education Partnerships at the American Organization of Nursing Leadership, to explore the digital communication competencies now shaping nursing leadership across the country.Alysia shares what led her to research digital communication, the barriers nurse leaders face online, and how storytelling, ethics, boundaries, and inclusivity play a critical role in effective leadership. She also explains how these competencies were developed through a Delphi study and why they are now being incorporated into national leadership standards.This conversation offers practical insight for nurse leaders at every level who want to communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose in the digital era. Key TakeawaysWhy communication is a foundational skill for effective nurse leadershipThe most common barriers preventing nurse leaders from engaging digitallyHow storytelling strengthens trust, visibility, and influenceWhy ethics and credibility rank highest among digital competenciesThe importance of boundaries and well-being in digital leadershipHow nurse leaders can communicate across generations effectivelySimple first steps for leaders who want to improve their digital presence Relevant LinksAmerican Organization of Nursing Leadership: https://www.aonl.orgNurse Leader Journal: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/nurse-leaderNew Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing: https://www.njccn.org