AONL Board Election & Nominations

Call for Appointed Board Members

The AONL Nominations Committee is seeking nominations for three appointed positions on the 2027 AONL Board of Directors. Appointed directors bring unique perspectives and specialized expertise that strengthen and complement the work of AONL’s elected Board members.

AONL is especially interested in candidates with leadership experience in ambulatory, outpatient or post-acute care, military or VA health systems and nursing informatics. The committee also welcomes applications from nurse leaders serving as hospital or health system CEOs, association executives or policymakers at the local, state or federal level. Submit a nomination by Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m. CT and help ensure the Board reflects the full scope of nursing leadership across healthcare.

How to Apply?

• Review the Appointed Position Description to ensure your nomination meets all requirements and you understand the required time commitment.
• Complete the Nomination Application by Sept. 23, 2026.

Application Evaluation Tool

The Nominations Committee will score your application using the nine indicators listed in the evaluation tool.

Key Dates

• Sept. 23: Application Deadline
• Oct. 21-22: Virtual Interviews
• Nov. 13: Announce New Appointed Board Members

2027 Board of Director Meetings

• Jan. 12-15: Board Retreat
• April 11: Huddle at AONL Annual Conference
• Nov. 1-3: In conjunction with Chapter meeting

Questions?

Please contact us with any questions.