ALSN upcoming events

ALSN Early Careerist Award (15 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:59:00 GMT

Call for ALSN Early Careerist Award Nominations:

Submission Deadline: June 15

Recognize an Early Career Nursing Leadership Contributor!

Nurses contribute to leadership science through practice and through scholarship. ALSN is proud to have members who are contributing to leadership knowledge in both practice and academic settings, and we want to recognize and celebrate their efforts. The award will be announced at the upcoming ALSN Annual Conference.

Eligibility

Is an active ALSN member.
Possesses up to 10 years of experience in the current role in practice, academia, or research.
Has made significant and innovative contributions to nursing leadership science through practice, research/EBP, education, and/or implementation science.

Nomination Procedures

Each nomination and supporting documentation must be submitted by June 15.
Nominations should be submitted electronically via ALSN website.
Nominations must be made by a current ALSN member.
An applicant can self-nominate by following the nomination process and attaching an additional statement of support from an ALSN member.

Each nomination must include the following:

Name of person nominated and include email and phone contact information
Title of person nominated and include organization name/location
Name of person nominating the early careerist (include relationship, email, and phone contact information)
Notation of active ALSN membership
Documentation of up to 10 years of experience in current role (CV)
Description of significant and innovative contributions to nursing leadership science in practice, research/EBP, education, and/or implementation science (500-word maximum)
Additional considerations: examples could include organizational involvement, involvement in public policy development, etc. (350-word maximum)
Statement of support from an ALSN member (for self-nominations).

The successful candidate will be notified by 15-July.

Rising Star in Scholarly Writing Award (30 Jun 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:59:00 GMT

Call for Applications
Rising Star in Scholarly Writing Award

Submit your Application

The Association for Leadership Science in Nursing (ALSN) is pleased to invite applications for the 2026 Rising Star in Scholarly Writing Award. This annual award recognizes an ALSN member who is an emerging author and contributes to the science of nursing leadership. The award will be presented at the 2026 International ALSN Conference.

Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

The applicant must be a current ALSN member
Previous recipients of this award are not eligible.
The applicant must be the first author of the article.
The journal article must be searchable in library databases and have been published or made available electronically ahead of print between June 2022 and June 2026.
The applicant must not have been the primary author of more than three peer-reviewed articles in the last five years.
The article should demonstrate the applicant's potential and promise in their emerging body of work.

Each application must be submitted in PDF format and including the following:

Applicant’s curriculum vitae, including a list of all publications.
Personal statement (1 page or less): A concise description addressing:
- How the article provides significant new insights into nursing leadership research, practice, and/or education.
- How the article presents innovative approach or its contribution to solving an important challenge relevant to nursing leadership.
  
  Important Notes for Submission: Your personal statement is not the same as your article abstract. Your personal statement should describe what is unique about your work and/ or explain what your work specifically adds to the current body of literature. If applicable, you might also describe how your work is being used in practice or education. The personal statement must be written by the applicant.
PDF Copy of the single journal article that most reflects the applicants contribution. Submissions with more than one article will be rejected.

Applications must be submitted in electronic format, consisting of a single PDF containing items #1-2, plus item #3 a separate PDF of the article.

Suzanne Smith Memorial Scholarly Writing Award (31 Jul 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:59:00 GMT

Call for Applications
Suzanne Smith Memorial Scholarly Writing Award

Submit your Application

The Association for Leadership Science in Nursing (ALSN) is pleased to invite applications for the 2026 Suzanne Smith Memorial Scholarly Writing Award. This annual award recognizes excellence in scholarly writing by an ALSN member that advances the science of nursing leadership. The award will be presented at the at the 2026 International ALSN Conference.

Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

The applicant must be a current ALSN member.
Previous recipients of this award are not eligible.
The applicant must be the first author of the article.
The journal article must have been published (or made available electronically ahead of print) between June 2022 and June 2026 and must be searchable in library databases.
The article should align with the applicant’s broader body of scholarly work.

Each application must be submitted in PDF format and including the following:

Applicant’s curriculum vitae, including a list of all publications.
Personal statement (1 page or less):
- A concise description addressing:
1. How the article provides significant new insights into nursing leadership research, practice, and/or education.
2. How the article presents innovative approach or its contribution to solving an important challenge relevant to nursing leadership.
  
  Important Notes for Submission: Your personal statement is not the same as your article abstract. Your personal statement should describe what is unique about your work and/ or explain what your work specifically adds to the current body of literature. If applicable, you might also describe how your work is being used in practice or education. The personal statement must be written by the applicant.
PDF Copy of the single journal article that most reflects the applicant’s contribution. Submissions with more than one article will be rejected.

Applications must be submitted in electronic format, consisting of a single PDF containing items #1-2, plus item #3 a separate PDF of the article.

The ALSN Suzanne Smith Memorial Scholarly Writing Award honors Suzanne P. Smith EdD, RN, FAAN, a respected member of the nursing community for her extensive contributions. Perhaps best known for her scholarly contributions on education and leadership, Suzanne served as editor-in-chief of two nursing journals, The Nurse Educator and until 2011, The Journal of Nursing Administration published by Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Dr. Smith also made significant contributions to many books and was an important leader within the International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE). She was also committed to helping nurses to get their work published, especially those who have not been published.

Suzanne loved New England (she was originally from Worcester, Massachusetts) and was excited to welcome INANE to her home region. INANE is an international collaborative, a collective of nursing editors and publishers focused on meeting the practice, research, and education needs of the nursing profession. Established in 1982, the group has organized an annual conference every year since, all without a formal organizational structure. Their primary mission is to promote best practices in publishing and high standards in nursing literature.

Dr. Smith wrote about the importance of the evolution of nursing education to meet the needs of an evolving healthcare system. Renowned for her work on organizational transformation, process-centered healthcare, and leadership, she served as a mentor for aspiring authors, educators, and nurse leaders, particularly those seeking publication for the first time. Dr. Smith led by example and set a high standard for nurse editors, authors, educators, and leaders. In 2011, Suzanne was recognized for her contributions to the global nursing and healthcare community when she received the prestigious President's Specialty Recognition Award from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Dr. Suzanne Smith lived her life dedicated to her passion for nursing, leaving an indelible mark on countless lives and careers. She touched many lives and shaped many careers, from students, to editors, to educators, to administrators. Her legacy will be one filled with inspiration, dedication, and fortitude. Suzanne believed each of us has the power to transform healthcare organizations, education, and the nursing profession.

This award is given in Suzanne’s memory to recognize excellence in scholarly writing by an ALSN member that advances the knowledge of nursing leadership science. This award is given yearly at the International ALSN Conference.

ALSN 2026 International Conference (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Strengthening collaborative pathways to shape the future of nursing: Leading with intention and innovating with purpose.

Registration

ALSN Members: $645; Single Day: $300; Workshop: $165
Non-Members: $850; Single Day: $350; Workshop: $175
Bundle Conference Registration and Membership: $825

Who Should Attend

Nursing academics, executives, researchers, health policy masters and doctoral students and emerging leaders.

Nursing CE

Pending approval.

Notes & Cancellation Policy

Registrations cannot be transferred or substituted.
Cancellation on or before August 31: 90% of registration fees.
Cancellation beginning September 1: No refund due to cancellation.