'I think we're at a time in our history, as it intersects with the transformation of healthcare, to fully define the role of the nurse,' says Robyn Begley, DNP, RN, chief executive officer of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and senior vice president and chief nursing officer of the American Hospital Association. Change can be hard. But, as Robyn Begley, RN, shares in this week's feature story, it can also be beneficial to your career, to the nursing profession, and to patient care. AONL's top nurse recently talked about how the willingness to embrace change shaped her leadership career plus the numerous challenges and opportunities facing today's nurse leaders. Also, in this issue: | 
