Nurse Director Fellowship
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúNurse Director Fellowship is a year-long professional development program targeting the unique leadership development needs of individuals accountable for the planning, directing and coordinating the operations of multiple units/departments or service lines in support of the strategic direction of nursing and the organization. The program provides an in-depth environment of learning and incorporates the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúNurse Executive Competencies. Participants strengthen their current skills, acquire new competencies and continue life-long learning needed for the next generation of successful nurse executives.
The Nurse Director Fellowship includes
Fellowship retreats
Five meetings during the course of the year.
COHORT OF PEERS
Develop a life-long, supportive network.
ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúAnnual Conference, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúAdvocacy Day and the AHA Leadership Summit.
ADDITIONAL VIRTUAL LEARNING
Pre-ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúAdvocacy Day prep webinar.
Program Dates & Locations
Session 1 - NDF Retreat | Feb. 10-13, 2026
Location: Atlanta
Session 2 - ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú2024 Annual Conference | March 29-April 1, 2026
Location: Chicago
Session 3 - ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúAdvocacy Day | June 1-2, 2026
Location: Washington, D.C.
Session 4 - NDF Retreat & AHA Annual Leadership Summit | July 11-14, 2026
Location: Denver
Session 5 - NDF Retreat | November 10-13, 2026
Location: Chicago
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
AONL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to ensure that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to participate in the program solely by reason of that disability. Through its agents, AONL will provide reasonable accommodations for a candidate with a disability who requests accommodations. Requests can be made by sending a written request 21 days in advance of the program. Contact ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúFellowships for questions.
CANCELLATION
A refund minus 20% will be granted to written requests as directed in the application. Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to aonleducation@aha.org. No refunds will be granted after that date. No refunds will be granted for no-shows. Registration is non-transferrable.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT AND NURSING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The program offers attendees the opportunity to earn up to 45+ contact hours.
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúis approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number 15740.