American Organization for Nursing Leadership

04/22/2026

🌱 Leadership grows faster in community.

Join nurse managers from across the country in AONL’s Transition to Nurse Manager Practice Facilitated Cohort

🗓️ Begins May 21
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Navigate early leadership challenges together.

04/21/2026

At the end of the day, we’re all working toward the same goal—better outcomes for the communities we serve.

The Professional Governance Leadership Conference (PGLC) brings nurse leaders together to share ideas, learn from each other and walk away with strategies they can actually use back in their organizations.

📍 June 14–16 | Indianapolis

If you’ve been thinking about attending, now’s a great time to register. Early bird savings are available through April 24.

👉 Save your spot: https://professionalgov.aonl.org/

04/20/2026

What does the data really say about Gen Z nurses and what should leaders do next?

Join this upcoming live, virtual AONL and Laudio webinar to unpack insights from this national analysis of nearly 100,000 RNs and explore how Gen Z nurses’ work patterns, engagement needs and early‑career paths are reshaping the workforce.

Nurse leaders will walk away with practical, data‑backed strategies they can apply now to strengthen retention and support early‑career nurses.

👉 Save your seat and get the insights behind the headlines: https://www.aonl.org/education-events/Engaging-and-Retaining-Gen-Z-Nurses-Insights-for-Todays-Nurse-Leaders-from-AONL-Laudio

04/17/2026

What happens when leadership development is done with intention? Real results. 💡

Nurse Leader recently highlighted University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center’s multidisciplinary leadership program focused on purpose, connection and accountability. After implementing an evidence‑based, relational leadership framework, RN turnover dropped dramatically—from 26.8% to 14.9%—with major gains in staff engagement, patient experience and quality outcomes. A strong reminder that investing in leaders benefits everyone.

Read the full article: https://www.nurseleader.com/article/S1541-4612(26)00043-1/fulltext

04/16/2026

Curious about serving on the AONL Board? 👀 A new recorded webinar walks through who should apply, key deadlines and tips to strengthen your nomination for Regions 1, 3, 6, and At‑Large. Nurse leaders at all levels are encouraged to step forward.

🗓️ Apply by May 21 at 5 p.m. CT. Learn more and watch the webinar at https://www.aonl.org/about/board-election

04/15/2026

The nursing workforce doesn’t run on goodwill alone—it needs investment.

AONL is proud to stand with NCC partners calling for increased FY 2027 funding for Title VIII and NINR to strengthen nursing education, research and leadership nationwide.

Read more: https://www.aonl.org/news/NCC-makes-appropriations-requests

AONL and 57 other Nursing Community Coalition members requested the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services

04/14/2026

Reignite your leadership journey at the Nurse Manager Institute. This three‑day, immersive experience strengthens the skills nurse managers need to lead with confidence.
Hear from peers who have been through the program themselves.
Register now—program starts next week. https://www.aonl.org/education/nmi

04/13/2026

“I’ve never known the world of nursing without professional governance.”

For Amy, it’s not just a concept, it’s how she learned to lead, speak up and take ownership from day one.

This is what we talk about at PGLC 2026.

👉 Learn more and register: https://professionalgov.aonl.org/

04/10/2026

✨ Put your academic–practice partnership in the spotlight! ✨

AACN and AONL’s new Academic–Practice Partnership Case Model Repository showcases real-world collaborations making a difference in nursing education, workforce sustainability, and patient care.

Have a partnership worth sharing? Submit your case model for peer review and recognition.

👉 Click here to learn more. https://www.aacnnursing.org/our-initiatives/education-practice/academic-practice-partnerships/case-model-repository

04/09/2026

Health care policy is shaped in rooms most people never see.
Advocacy Day is where nurse leaders step into those rooms.

You learn. You practice. You connect.

And then you show up on Capitol Hill ready to speak on what matters most to your patients and your teams.

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved in advocacy, this is the place to start.

📍 June 1–2 | Washington, D.C.
⏳ Registration closes May 15
⚠️ Space is limited

Learn more at: advocacyday.aonl.org

04/08/2026

Join us at the Professional Governance Leadership Conference (PGLC) 2026, happening June 14–16 in Indianapolis.

This event brings nurse leaders together to strengthen professional governance, exchange ideas and explore strategies that support high-performing teams and professional practice.

If you're looking to grow your leadership impact and connect with peers from across the country, PGLC is the place to be.

👉 Register today: https://professionalgov.aonl.org/

04/07/2026

From turnover to traction. Lee Health cut nurse manager turnover from 9% to 2.7% after launching the AONL Transition to Nurse Manager Practice Program—proving that targeted leadership preparation makes a measurable difference. 📉👩‍⚕️

Read the full case study in the April issue of Nurse Leader: https://www.nurseleader.com/article/S1541-4612(26)00050-9/fulltext

Are you interested in bringing this program to your organization? Learn more here: https://www.aonl.org/education/transition-to-nurse-manager

Effective onboarding retains new nurse managers. As your new leaders advance in their leadership journey—let AONL show them the way forward.