IONL unlocks the leader in you.

• Through IONL's professional development opportunities, ranging from free webinars to immersive fellowship training programs, you can learn and refine the leadership skills you need to advance in today’s nursing profession. 

IONL opens up career opportunities.

• IONL's Career Center offers expanded job opportunities and reach for both job seekers and employers.
• Earn Continuing Education hours to meet requirements for advanced certifications.

IONL connects you to fellow nurses in Illinois.

• Through programs and events as well as committee and volunteer work, you gain direct access to nursing peers and esteemed leaders in Illinois, essential for collaboration as well as personal and professional growth.

IONL keeps you informed.

• Don’t be surprised by policy changes ever again. IONL will keep you up to date on national and local health policy issues.  

IONL advocates for you.

• IONL is active in collaborative advocacy efforts with industry colleagues and partners on behalf of all Illinois nurses.

IONL saves you money

• Receive exclusive discounts on professional development education and employment listings on IONL’s Career Center.  

"I am excited to finally be a member; I have so much to learn as a new leader! My nursing career began at Rush University in the Rehabilitation Department, where I was a nursing assistant and staff nurse for about 8 years. I was then offered the interim position of Assistant Unit Director, and being new to the leadership world, was unsure if it was where I wanted my career to go. Having been exposed to IONL by colleagues who are members, I was inspired to continue my leadership role. A leader once told me 'Once you have a taste of leadership, you cannot go back'. It rings true to this day. I realize now more than ever how valuable an IONL membership is to a nursing leader and how it can help open so many more opportunities."

-Raymond Ledda, BSN, RN, CRRN
Nursing Manager, Loyola Medicine