AONL Fellow Designation - FAONL

Recognizing exemplary nurse leaders

The AONL Fellow Designation recognizes exemplary nurse leaders who have made significant and sustained contributions to the specialty of nursing leadership and to AONL. Nurse leaders who attain this prestigious honor are committed to shaping the future of nursing leadership through expert leadership practice, mentoring developing leaders, and contributing to AONL at the regional and national levels.

Gain recognition from your peers as part of an elite group of AONL members working to advance the field of nursing leadership as a recipient of the FAONL. AONL members at all levels of leadership and in the wide diversity of settings members represent are encouraged to apply. The FAONL is attainable regardless of position title or elected office, through achievement of the designation criteria.

“FAONL carries with it a special stamp of a nurse leader who has demonstrated significant impact in the nursing leadership profession and is committed to continuing to make a difference in our profession.” — Bob Dent, 2019 FAONL Inductee

Benefits of the FAONL Designation

Important Dates

If you have questions about the AONL Fellow Designation, please contact AONLdesignation@aha.org.