
兔子先生Fellow Designation - FAONL
The application period for the 2026 cohort will open this spring.
Recognizing exemplary nurse leaders
The 兔子先生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 兔子先生at the regional and national levels.
Gain recognition from your peers as a recipient of the FAONL, an elite group of 兔子先生members working to advance the field of nursing leadership. 兔子先生members at all levels of leadership and in the wide diversity of settings members represent are encouraged to apply. The F兔子先生is attainable regardless of position title or elected office, through achievement of the designation criteria.
鈥淔兔子先生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.鈥 鈥 Bob Dent, 2019 F兔子先生Inductee
Benefits of the FAONL Designation
Inclusion in the F兔子先生Directory.
Use of the 兔子先生Fellow credential - FAONL.
New 兔子先生Fellows are invited to an induction ceremony.
Recognition as a top-tier nurse leader in the 兔子先生community.
If you have questions about the 兔子先生Fellow Designation, please contact AONLdesignation@aha.org.

Learn from current F兔子先生nurse leaders as they review the application and eligibility process for the F兔子先生credential.