Abstract
This bimonthly department, sponsored by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), presents information to assist nurse leaders in shaping the future of healthcare through creative and innovative leadership. The strategic priorities of AONE anchor the editorial content. They reflect contemporary healthcare and nursing practice issues that challenge nurse executives as they strive to meet the needs of patients. In this article, the author presents a simple yet highly effective 10-step approach to strategic planning that can be completed in any nursing organization. The 10-step process provides a roadmap for the future of nursing.