AONL Committees and Task Forces
2023 Application Submissions Now Closed
Become an AONL decision-maker
Members help AONL meet the ever-changing needs of nursing leadership by volunteering their service and expertise. Driven by the AONL strategic plan, committees and task forces work to meet the needs of the field. The AONL Foundation and Advocacy Center offer volunteer opportunities for members and supporters.
Eligibility: AONL members are eligible to submit a volunteer form to participate on a committee or task force. We strongly encourage submissions from a wide variety of backgrounds (e.g. practice setting, location, role in the organization, specialization, race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, experience, sexual orientation). Everyone must submit a form to be considered, even if you have served previously.
Time Commitment: Although the scope of each committee and task force can vary widely depending on the nature of the work, most groups will meet monthly (or quarterly) for an hour-long video conference call. The calls generally take place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT. Most committee and taskforce members serve in their roles for two-year terms.
AONL's 2023 Call for Volunteers is now closed. Submissions for 2024 volunteers will open in the Fall of 2023.
2023 Committee Advocacy
Develop annual PAC goal and coordinate the AHAPAC event at the AONL Annual Meeting. Educate membership about the benefits of the AHAPAC and involvement in advocacy efforts. Serve as advisory to staff in the development of the content of the advocacy days. Meeting type: Business conducted on conference calls. Attend Advocacy Day.
2023 Committee Annual Conference
Serve as advisory to staff in the development of the content of the AONL Annual Meeting. Review the evaluations and address issues from the prior Annual Meeting. Serve as abstract reviewers and presentation advisors. Business conducted via video conference calls and in-person planning retreat.
2023 Committee AONL/AACN Academic-Practice
Develop recommendations to improve alignment between academia and practice. Explore opportunities for the development of joint resources to support academic-practice innovations. Business conducted via video conference calls and email. Attend in-person meeting.
2023 Committee Continuum of Care
Review and develop initiatives to support the expanding role of nurse leaders. Evaluate and bring forward emerging care delivery models and innovations across the continuum of care. Meeting type: Business conducted via video conference calls and email.
2023 Committee Education
Serve as advisory committee to AONL education offerings focusing on online learning opportunities, including identifying topics and speakers for monthly webinars in response to emergent issues affecting nursing leadership. Serve as abstract reviewers for webinar and AONL annual meeting abstract submissions. Business conducted via video conference calls and email.
2023 Task Force Membership
Support and implement membership recruitment and retention strategies to grow and strengthen the diversity of age, level of responsibility and organization setting of the AONL membership. Support the annual Young Professional Voices recognition program, including reviewing nominations to determine the next year’s honorees. Business conducted via video conference calls and email.
2023 Committee Publications
Determine issue focus, solicit and author manuscripts for AONL’s newsletter, Voice of Nursing Leadership. Advise, as needed, on publications opportunities, manuscripts, and other media brought to AONL for endorsement or review. Solicit and author (as appropriate) manuscripts and other publications as requested from other organizations or journals. Meeting type: Business conducted on monthly video conference calls and one in-person meeting.
2023 Committee Diversity and Belonging
To build, empower, and leverage the talent of diverse nurse leaders that honors their individuality and unique contributions to the nursing profession. Research, education, and advocacy will support us to explore, understand, cultivate, and embrace diversity. Inclusive of all nurse leaders and intentional in transforming our community and culture to assure the growth of nursing leadership across the continuum. Continue unleashing the potential of a diverse and united nurse leader community. Business conducted via video conference calls and email.
2023 Task Force AONL Fellow Designation Selection
Review nominations/applications in last quarter of 2021. Recruitment and development of Fellows role. Meeting type: Business conducted via video conference calls and email.
2023 Task Force Awards Selection
Review criteria for exemplary leadership award. Review selection process for awards. Select recipients of non-board-selected awards. Business conducted via video conference calls and email.
2023 Task Force Member Engagement and Peer Outreach
Under the guidance of the Membership Committee, develop and implement a pilot peer engagement and outreach program. Drive member engagement and knowledge of member value through varied communication platforms and outreach to members. Business conducted via video conference calls and email.
2023 Task Force Nurse Manager and Director Fellowship Selection
Review applications and select the 2023 nurse manager and director fellowships classes. Meeting type: Business conducted on video conference calls and via email.
2023 Task Force System CNE
Develop and propose to the AONL board a three-year plan to support the unique needs of the system chief nurse executive. Meeting type: Business conducted via video conference calls and email.
Dates & Deadlines
Application Deadline October 21, 2022 (5:00 p.m. CT)
Applicants Notified January 2023
From committees to planning groups, the AONL Foundation offers AONL members and supporters roles focused on how to best benefit the field by serving as advisors, think tanks, idea generators and sounding boards.