Exciting news is emerging from Silver Spring, Maryland: the American Nurses Enterprise
, which encompasses the ANA, ANCC, and the American Nurses Foundation, has appointed Dr. Bradley (Brad) Goettl, DNP, DHA, RN, FNP-C, FAAN, as its new Chief Nursing Officer. His appointment will take effect on April 21, 2025.
And if you’re a nurse wondering whether the person shaping practice standards for over 5 million nurses really gets it—you can rest assured. Brad Goettl’s journey started like many nursing stories begin: at the bedside.
“It is a humbling and exciting opportunity to be the next Chief Nursing Officer and a member of the American Nurses Enterprise’s executive team, advancing nursing professional practice standards for more than 5 million nurses,” notes Dr. Goettl.
Dr. Goettl brings an exceptional resume shaped by hands-on clinical care, association leadership, academic scholarship, and policy advocacy. Most recently, he served as interim Co-Executive Director and Chief Clinical Officer of the Emergency Nurses Association. He also led Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Programs at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
From certified paramedic (EMT-P) to Certified Flight RN (CFRN), emergency NP (ENP-C), and AGACNP-BC, Goettl holds a host of specialty certifications that reflect his passion for lifelong learning and advanced clinical practice.
He’s also a fellow of four major organizations:
American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
Academy of Emergency Nursing (FAEN)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)
American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
Earlier this year, he was tapped as Nurse Executive in Residence at Georgetown University’s School of Nursing, where he serves on a senior advisory team for the Executive DNP in Health System Leadership and Policy.
Colleagues across the Enterprise are excited about what he brings to the table.
“Brad has an impressive professional nursing background, grounded through his career journey from EMT, RN, and APRN, serving in progressive operational, association, policy advocacy, and academic roles as a nationally recognized executive nurse leader,” says ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN.
“Serving as an appointed commissioner for the Commission on Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has positioned Brad to shape a wide range of future standards. I look forward to partnering with him in his new role as Chief Nursing Officer,” shares ANCC President Laura J. Wood, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN.
“Brad’s forward-looking perspectives, unwavering passion, his contributions within membership associations and professional development programs, and his national and international perspectives make him a perfect fit for this strategic executive leadership role,” said American Nurses Enterprise CEO Angela Beddoe. “The Chief Nursing Officer amplifies the shared priorities and advocates for unified solutions for all nurses.”
From EMS to executive leadership, Dr. Goettl’s career is a powerful reminder that nursing is more than a profession—it’s a journey with limitless possibilities. And now, that journey has brought him to one of the most influential nursing roles in the country.
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