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Jonas Activities and Online Community

JonasConnect: The online home for Jonas Scholars and alumni

A world of opportunity awaits in JonasConnect, the virtual space for Jonas Scholars and alumni. It’s an easy way to connect with your peers across the country in a simple, easy-to-use platform.

Available to all Jonas Scholars and alumni, JonasConnect allows members to network with other Scholars and alumni through targeted discussions, opportunities for collaboration, and resource sharing. The platform provides a simple way for members to engage with others on challenges large and small. Join today and tap into the Jonas network! 

 

Accessing JonasConnect

You can access JonasConnect in two ways:

  1. Follow , or
  2. From the "Get Going" section of your MyAACN Dashboard.

If you have any questions or need help with access, please contact Noah Brown, Jonas Grant Manager at nbrown@aacnnursing.org.

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Join in on the latest discussion topics:

  • How do you manage your time as a graduate nursing student?
  • Preceptorship Problems
  • Motivations and Aspirations: The Drive to Pursue.....

Discover JonasConnect’s forums on topics including:

  • Collaboration Opportunities
  • Research/Practice Specialty Areas
  • Conference Networking

And more!

Activities and Events

Jonas Scholars and alumni participate in webinars, conferences, and other learning opportunities year-round. Please see the upcoming activities below:

  • Join Jonas Nursing for a webinar on May 14, 2025, with Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos: Redesigning the Broken U.S. Health System: The Nursing Profession’s Role in Ending Unequal Treatment. Register here!

 

Jonas Scholar Alumni Peer Mentoring Initiative

The Jonas Scholar Alumni Peer Mentoring Initiative is a dynamic support network designed to foster connection, growth, and professional development among graduates of the Jonas Scholar Program.

Led by members of the Jonas Scholar Alumni Council, this initiative matches alumni across cohorts to provide guidance, share experiences, and navigate the evolving landscape of nursing leadership, research, and academia. Whether you are navigating your first faculty appointment, exploring leadership roles, or seeking to deepen your impact in clinical or policy settings, this mentoring community is here for you.

Who Can Participate:

All Jonas Scholar alumni are welcome to sign up for mentoring. Mentoring relationships are flexible and designed to meet the needs of both mentor and mentee.

Get Involved:

If you are seeking mentorship, we invite you to visit the JonasConnect online community platform. There, you’ll find a list of participating peer mentors, explore their areas of expertise, and access more details about the initiative. JonasConnect is your gateway to connecting with fellow scholars and taking the next step in your professional journey through meaningful mentorship.