AONL Leadership Catalyst Scholars Program

Applications Open June 15

A national opportunity for MSN and DNP students to contribute to high-impact nursing leadership initiatives—while building the skills to lead what’s next.

The future of nursing leadership won’t be built in theory alone—it will be shaped by those willing to step into the work now.

The AONL Leadership Catalyst Scholars Program is a competitive, national practicum opportunity for graduate nursing students in leadership-focused programs to engage directly in the initiatives shaping the future of healthcare.

Catalyst Scholars work alongside national nurse leaders to contribute to real AONL priorities—from workforce strategy and leadership development to innovation, analytics, and care model transformation.

Participants gain hands-on experience while earning practicum hours, developing capabilities in:

• Systems and complexity thinking
• Workforce and retention strategy
• Financial and operational decision-making
• Evidence translation and implementation
• Leadership in dynamic, evolving environments

At the same time, Scholars serve as catalysts—accelerating the work that will define the next era of nursing leadership.

Application Details

Applications open June 15. Space is limited.