FAONL Application Professional Narrative

The professional narrative you submit will be judged on your description of outcomes that contribute to nursing leadership as well as to the mission and vision of AONL, and that demonstrate an impact beyond your organization. It should be clear to the reviewers what you have accomplished/contributed, how the accomplishments have extended beyond your usual work setting, and what evidence supports those accomplishments. It should also be clear to the reviewers the influence that AONL has had on your leadership evolution and the contributions that you have made to AONL.

There are five (5) criteria within the narrative, each with a specific word limit; applications exceeding the word limit will not be accepted. Provide specific information, outcomes, and national and/or regional impact. When composing your narrative, ensure its organization and clarity.

Criteria for Narrative

The review will include whether:

• The narrative is clear, coherent and focused.
• The content of the narrative is well developed and organized.
• The organization of ideas presented is effective.
• The reader benefits from the applicant’s logic and well-developed descriptions of how various Fellow designation criteria have been met.
• The narrative connection to the criteria is clear.
• The narrative is free of grammatical errors and is well edited.