Academy of Fellows
Scope
The National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care Academy of Fellows is established to serve as a forum for educational guidance and provision. Directors of Nursing in the long term care continuum, who have achieved certification prior to the establishment of this Academy, may be inducted into the Academy. As Fellows in the Academy of Fellows, the title, FACDONA (Fellow of the Academy of Certified Directors of Nursing Administration) may be used following their credentials. To obtain fellowship, the following criteria must be met:
Requirement for Inductees
Must be a registered professional nurse
Must have achieved certification through NADONA/LTC as a certified DON in LTC
Must be actively involved in state and local NADONA chapter (e.g. officer, Committee Chair or member)
Submit two professional references
Must complete Academy Bio-form
6. Must be a current member and be actively involved in your facility or community
Those who have achieved certification and who have met the listed criteria shall be considered “Fellows” in this association. Such Fellows may meet annually at the National Conference. It shall be their charter to promote the educational activities of this association. Further, the Academy chairperson or designee shall review annually, the Rules and Regulations for the certification process of the National Association Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care.
Purpose
To recognize superior achievement and dedication to long term care
To recognize the development of leadership qualities
To foster and support high professional standards
To strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession and association
Academy Benefits and Opportunities
Networking with colleagues through health related meetings
Expertise utilized in review of the certification process
Service – involvement in NADONA/LTC’s regional and national projects
Speakers Bureau: a network of speakers on various nursing topics related to long term care. All Fellows may apply and are eligible to participate in Speakers Bureau. This is not a requirement.