The Academy inducted the accomplished nurse leaders during its Health Policy Conference held October 31st - Noevmber 2, 2024.

WAKE FOREST, N.C. - Nov. 20, 2024 - PRLog -- The American Academy of Nursing, represents nursing's most accomplished leaders in policy, research, administration, practice, and academia, recently shared that Dr. Rhonda R. Foster-Smith, EdD, MPH, MS, RN, ACC, FAAN Consultant, Coach and Executive Leader is among their selection for the 2024 Class of New Fellows (FANN). FANN is nursing's highest academic and leadershp honor, with more than 3,000 Nursing Fellows in the world out of 4.7 million nurses in the United States and 27.9 million nurses globally.

This prestigious induction by the American Academy of Nursing recognizes the substantive contributions to advancing  health policy and practice through generating, synthesizing and disseminating nursing knowedge, improving health, and achieving health equity through nursing leadership, innovation and science.

Induction into the Academy is a significant milestore in a nurse leader's career in which their accomplishments are honored by their colleagues within and outside the profession. Fellows are selected based on their contributions and impact to advancing the public's health.

"I am honored to be selected for this year's Class of Fellows," says Dr. Foster-Smith. "I look forward to exchanging ideas and exploring collaborative ways to make a difference in the healthcare community."

About Dr. Rhonda R. Foster-Smith
Dr. Rhonda R. Foster-Smith is a distinguished healthcare consultant and coach, renowned for her transformative influence on organizational improvement. With extensive experience in community hospitals, academic medical centers, and international healthcare systems, she has impacted healthcare in the United States, Brazil, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar. Committed, humorous, and driven, Dr. Foster-Smith is passionate about developing others and fostering collaboration. Learn more at https://www.fostersmithgroup.com/

About American Academy of Nursing Academy Fellows

The American Academy of Nursing is an honorific society and a policy organization. With more than 3,000 Fellows, the Academy represents nursing's most accomplished leaders in policy, research, administration, practice, and academia. The Academy is a respected policy think tank of nursing experts focused on improving health and health care and exploring how the Academy Fellowship can disseminate nursing knowledge for change.

Fellows represent elected officials; state and federal political appointees and government officials; hospital chief executives; university presidents, chancellors and deans; researchers; entrepreneurs; and association executives.