Cheryl Hoying, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE

Cheryl Hoying is senior vice president for patient services for Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, a 558-bed facility whose mission is to improve child health and transform care delivery through fully integrated, globally recognized research, education, and innovation. Hoying has responsibility for nursing, pharmacy, various therapies, social work, volunteers—basically all the individuals (other than physicians) who touch patients. This role has helped her realize how important it is that nurses collaborate with all the disciplines who serve patients and families. Dr. Hoying also serves as the Interim Dean of the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing.In addition, she took over the reins as president of the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) on January 1, 2011.