2025 Care Initiatives Director of Nursing (DON) Leadership Scholarship

These scholarships were made for ADONs, DONs or RNs employed by an IHCA member facility and interested in pursuing the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) DNS-CT (Director of Nursing Services – Certified) certification, a DON certification program held virtually in December 2025. Seven scholarships were awarded in 2025.

These scholarships were made possible by:

Contact

If you have questions, please contact Natalie Thompson or Brent Willett at 515-978-2204.