Organization of Nurse Leaders

09/03/2026

Who will lead the next generation of nurses, and are we preparing them to succeed?

A recent Becker’s Hospital Review article (citing research from our colleagues at American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) and Laudio) highlights a challenge health systems can’t afford to ignore: building a strong pipeline of nurses who are both willing and prepared to step into leadership.

At ONL, we believe that when organizations invest in leadership development for emerging, new, and established leaders alike, they build stronger leaders, stronger teams, and a stronger nursing workforce.

That means nurturing leadership skills before someone steps into management—and continuing to support leaders as their responsibilities and careers grow.

ONL programs provide opportunities for nurses at every stage of the leadership journey to build skills, gain perspective, and learn alongside a community of peers. And the ONL Learning Subscription helps organizations make that investment intentional, continuous, and strategic across their nursing teams.

Invest in the leaders you have today. Prepare the leaders you’ll need tomorrow.

Because developing strong leaders isn’t only a leadership strategy; it’s a succession strategy, a workforce strategy, and a retention strategy.

Upcoming ONL Programs: https://www.oonl.org/upcoming-programs
ONL Learning Subscription: https://www.oonl.org/onl-learning-subscription

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/the-nurse-manager-pipeline-problem-hospitals-cant-ignore/

The eroding nurse manager pipeline limits leadership candidates as health systems adjust roles and incentives to retain nurse leaders.

09/03/2026

Transitioning into Advanced Practice Provider (APP) leadership roles requires more than clinical excellence; it requires operational knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic fluency to lead teams in highly regulated and sophisticated business environments. APP Leaders face multiple challenges including demand for high clinical productivity, developing and leading novice teams, and navigating organizational politics. Too often, these pressures go unaddressed until they begin to affect performance.

On October 22,ONL invites APP leaders to join nationally recognized nurse leadership expert Dr. Rose Sherman and healthcare executive and APP leader Dr. Cindi M. Warburton for 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

This highly interactive virtual workshop will provide APP leaders with practical strategies and tools for:
→ Understanding the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping APP leadership
→ Strengthening communication and collaboration
→ Understanding the business of APP leadership
→ Managing APP onboarding, orientation, and performance
→ Building high-performing APP teams
→ Developing an APP Leadership Action Plan

📅 Thursday, October 22 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM ET | Zoom
🎓 5.2 Contact Hours
💲 $199 per participant
ONL members and not-yet-members are welcome!

👉 Learn more and register: https://www.oonl.org/APP-leadership-playbook-fall-2026

08/24/2026

Nurse leaders are being asked to do more than ever—support teams, manage day-to-day operations, drive change, contribute to strategy, and somehow find time for the work that matters most. How do you manage it all without constantly operating in reactive mode?

Join ONL on October 14 for Survival Skills for the Modern Nurse Leader, a practical, interactive virtual session with psychologist and habit coach Carol Perlman, Ph.D. Together, we’ll explore actionable strategies to help you:
→ Manage competing priorities more effectively
→ Create systems and routines that make your workload more manageable
→ Protect time for strategic and high-value work
→ Move from reactive to more intentional leadership
→ Build sustainable habits that support productivity, resilience, and well-being

📅 Wednesday, October 14 | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM ET | Zoom
🎓 2.5 Contact Hours

This program is designed for nurse leaders at all levels, and all are welcome—ONL members and not-yet-members alike. Space is limited.

👉 Learn more and register: https://oonl.org/survival-skills-fall-2026

08/18/2026

Are you or is someone on your team stepping into a new nursing leadership role? Do newer leaders on your team have the skills and training needed to lead with confidence and impact?

Join us for "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽", a highly rated, 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 in their role. Led by the incredible Dr. Rose Sherman and Dr. Joyce Batcheller, this program will be offered on two dates for different target audiences:

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Wednesday, September 23, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM ET via Zoom

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Wednesday, September 30, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM ET via Zoom

Learn more, register yourself, or enroll your team here:
https://www.oonl.org/nuts-and-bolts-of-nursing-leadership-fall-2026

08/13/2026

Preparing practice-ready nurses requires a shared commitment across academia and practice. Join ONL on Friday, September 25 for our virtual Fall Quarterly Meeting: Preparing the Nursing Workforce We Need: Rethinking the Shared Responsibility of Closing the Readiness Gap.

This interactive, half-day program will bring together national and regional leaders to explore how evolving academic-practice partnerships are strengthening readiness, transforming the transition to practice, and shaping the future nursing workforce.

Hear real-world approaches to bolstering readiness from leaders on both sides of these partnerships, including leaders from Advocate Health - Dr. Betty Jo Rocchio and Dr. Stephanie Zidek, Providence College - Dr. Amy Delaney and Dr. Nancy Meedzan, and the UVM Health - UVM Medical Center - Dr. Betsy Hassan, and leave with ideas, insight, and inspiration.

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 8:30 AM–12:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🎓 2.0 contact hours
💲 $99 per person

Nurses at all levels of leadership are encouraged to participate. ONL members and not-yet-members are welcome!

Registration and more information: https://www.oonl.org/fall-quarterly-meeting

08/06/2026

Invest in your nursing team this fall! ONL's Leadership Lunch Series is a unique opportunity for nurse leaders and nursing teams to connect virtually with nationally recognized thought leaders for rich professional learning on a range of hot topics impacting nursing practice.

Fall 2026 Leadership Lunch Series sessions include:

· Sept. 18: The Myth of the Solitary Leader: The Impact of Mentoring on a Leadership Journey, Dr. Karen Daley

· Oct. 16: Emotional and Relational Intelligence: Managing Yourself and Your Professional Relationships, Del Gilbert

· Nov. 20: Roots of Inequity: Leveraging Nursing History to Shape Contemporary Equitable Practice, Dr. Ashley Graham-Perel

· Dec. 18: Dealing with Joy Interrupters: A Human-Centered Approach, Dr. Kay Kennedy

With contact hours and organization-wide pricing available, this is a fantastic, accessible, and affordable way to invest in nursing teams. To learn more or enroll your team, visit https://www.oonl.org/leadership-lunch-series

08/05/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀! Submit an abstract to share your work and knowledge with fellow nurse leaders at 𝗢𝗡𝗟’𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!
📆 Friday, December 11 | 8:30 AM – 2:45 PM
📍 Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center (In-Person)

We are accepting abstract submissions in the following categories:
📌 Evidence-Based Practice Projects
📌 Innovation Projects
📌 Integrative Review
📌 Quality/Performance Improvement Projects
📌 Research

Submissions will be accepted for consideration through Wednesday, September 16.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 https://www.oonl.org/winter-quarterly-meeting

08/03/2026

Every day, nurse leaders make a difference in their organizations, their communities, and the nursing profession. At ONL, we're honored to bring leaders throughout New England and beyond together to connect and build community, strengthen their leadership practice, and shape the future of healthcare.

To our members—thank you for making ONL the vibrant, supportive community it is. Your leadership, generosity, and commitment to one another are what make this organization so special.

If you've been thinking about joining ONL—or if your membership has lapsed—we'd love to welcome you.

Whether you're an emerging leader or an experienced executive, ONL offers opportunities to connect with peers, learn from experts, engage in advocacy, and grow your impact.

Join or renew your membership by Monday, August 10 to be included in the 2026 ONL Member Directory. We hope you'll be part of another exciting year of learning, leadership, and connection.

➡️ Join or renew your membership today: https://forms.zohopublic.com/astefancyk/form/RenewYourONLMembership/formperma/3XHCxXLyc81PbpAyxRfntVwMNdRoBYc38nwH3KzlJoU

ℹ️ Learn more about ONL Membership: https://www.oonl.org/membership

07/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming Nadia Raymond, Ph.D, MSN/MHA, RN, as the 2026–2027 President of the Organization of Nurse Leaders – New England.

In her welcome message to our community, Nadia reflects on the people who shape us as leaders and invites each of us to embrace the Three Cs of Influence—leading with credibility, clarity, and care. Her message is a reminder that leadership is built through the trust we earn, the opportunities we create, and the way we help others grow.

Nadia closes her message with a powerful reminder: when your "why" is bigger than your fear, your leadership creates space for others to discover their own influence.

We invite you to read her full welcome message and join us in celebrating the beginning of this exciting new chapter for ONL. We look forward to all we will accomplish together!

https://onl.memberclicks.net/assets/2026/ONL-2026-2027-President-Nadia-Raymond-Welcome.pdf

07/15/2026

The best leaders never stop learning.

We're excited to share ONL's Fall 2026 Program Calendar, featuring opportunities to strengthen foundational leadership skills and dig into many of the issues shaping nursing leadership today. Whether you're looking to build confidence in a new leadership role or deepen your skills to respond to today's most pressing challenges and opportunities, there's something for every stage of the leadership journey.

This fall's lineup includes programs focused on:
• Time management
• Strengthening accountability and team culture
• Preventing burnout
• Improving retention
• Navigating difficult conversations
• Financial management
• Leading multi-generational teams
• AI in healthcare, and more!

Our programs are open to everyone. Whether you're an ONL member, not yet a member, or joining us from outside New England, we welcome you to learn alongside nurse leaders from across the country.

Many sessions fill quickly, so we encourage you to explore the calendar, identify the programs that best support your professional growth, and reserve your spot early. Better yet, consider enrolling with colleagues so your team can learn—and lead—together.

View the full Fall 2026 calendar and register today: https://www.oonl.org/upcoming-programs