IONL supports you at every level of your nursing leadership career. Explore our many educational and training opportunities below, ranging from our immersive fellowship program to convenient webinars.

View the IONL events calendar to register.

Knowledge Exchange Series

Newly renamed to better reflect the collaborative nature of IONL's education offerings, the KES provides webinars on a variety of current topics monthly throughout the year. Registration is FREE for members, and only $25 for non-members. 1.0-1.5 CE hours available for attendance at each session.

Annual Conference - September 11-12, 2025, Sheraton Lisle/Naperville

IONL’s two-day premier annual event will bring together nurse leaders from every level of the profession for relevant education, in-depth discussion, and networking.

Registration for both attendees and sponsors NOW OPEN! Visit the Events Calendar so you won't miss out on attending!

Aspiring Nurse Leader Workshop (2026 date TBD)

The Aspiring Nurse Leader Workshop is generally offered early in the year. This one-day workshop for newer and aspiring leaders covers nursing finance and staffing, legislation, process improvement, change management, improving stakeholder communications, dealing with workplace violence, resiliency, and more. Watch this space for more information on the next workshop.

Finance Workshop (October 24, 2025)

This one-day workshop is designed for staff nurses, charge nurses, nurse coordinators, nurse managers and directors who want to learn more about specific financial topics related to nursing administration. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to create an operating unit budget, develop tools for monitoring financial performance, apply knowledge of budgetary concepts and terminology, calculate a return on investment, examine state policy and advocacy initiatives, and understand what a successful partnership between nurse and finance leaders looks like.

Member price: $199; non-member price: $249; 5.0 CE hours awarded

NEW: group discounts! Enjoy 10-15% discounts based on the number of attendees you register. Discounts start at two attendees from the same organization.

Regional Meetings - Dates TBD

Don’t travel far for education relevant to you. IONL’s Regional Meetings offer convenient education close to home.