Indiana Organization for Nursing Leadership

06/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Inman Embree on her appointment as Deputy Editor of the Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing (JCEN)!

Dr. Jennifer Inman Embree has been a dedicated and long-standing member of IONL and has served with distinction as a past Board President. Her leadership, expertise, and commitment to nursing education continue to make a lasting impact on our profession.

We are so proud to see one of our own take on this exciting new role and know she will bring incredible vision and dedication to JCEN. This is a well-deserved honor!

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jennifer Inman Embree on this outstanding achievement! 👏
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/slack-nursing-journals_nursing-nursingeducation-editor-activity-7467270876070187008-yZGo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAC3JIj8BmCfigsLLlbCA7Ow0HQRbaUP5CXI

SLACK is excited to welcome Jennifer Embree, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CCNS, FAAN, she/her/hers as our new Deputy Editor for JCEN! 👏

06/02/2026

🎉 The 2026 IONL License Plate Grant is NOW OPEN!

The IONL License Plate Fund allows us to directly reinvest in nursing leadership throughout Indiana. We focus on enhancing leadership skills, encouraging innovation, promoting research, and increasing the influence of both current and future nurse leaders across the state. All proposals submitted should align with IONL's strategic priorities.

📅 Key Dates:
✅ June 1 — Applications open
📝 July 30 — Deadline
🏆 Sept 23–25 — Awards announced at Fall Conference
💰 Jan 2027 — Funds distributed

Apply here 👇
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN3f9sfujz0o-trzXvdhkAJUF1o4uCg4MQqzuD9t-2guDhNw/viewform?usp=sharing

05/29/2026

👩‍⚕️ Indiana nurses, your leadership community is waiting for you!

Whether you're a bedside nurse, nurse manager, educator, or executive, the Indiana Organization for Nursing Leadership (IONL) is here for YOU. IONL champions nurses at every stage of their career because great nursing care starts with strong nursing leadership.

Here's why nurses across Indiana are joining IONL:

✅ Professional development & continuing education
✅ Networking with nurses and nurse leaders statewide
✅ Advocacy for nursing practice, policy, and the profession
✅ Resources to grow your leadership skills at any level
✅ A supportive community invested in your success

No matter where you are in your nursing journey, there's a place for you in IONL. 💙

👇 Apply for membership today using the link below:
🔗 https://ionl.nursingnetwork.com/page/101946-membership-application

How to Join - Two Methods Complete your application and pay online (review membership categories prior to completing the application process) by clicking the button below. Complete a paper...

05/14/2026

"Nurses have more on their plate than you may realize."

That's the title and the truth of a powerful new op-ed by IONL's CEO, Cathy Mize Wichman, in the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Cathy makes the case for what modern nursing really looks like and how the "Be a Nurse" license plate puts every Hoosier in the driver's seat of supporting the profession.

Read, share, and consider adding the plate to your ride:
https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/05/05/nurses-have-more-on-their-plate-than-you-may-realize/

National Nurses Week – May 6 through May 12 – is an opportunity to reflect on what the modern nursing profession represents.

05/07/2026

Nurses Week continues as we recognize the power of nursing knowledge. 📚🩺

05/07/2026

As we continue celebrating Nurses Week, IONL recognizes the heart of nursing: our values and ethics.

05/07/2026

This week, IHA proudly celebrates National Nurses Week and recognizes the extraordinary nurses leading with compassion, courage, and commitment across Indiana. 💙

The 2026 theme, “Leadership in Every Moment,” reflects the impact nurses make every single day, from advocating for patients and supporting care teams to driving innovation and improving health outcomes in communities across our state.

Whether at the bedside, in boardrooms, in classrooms, or behind the scenes, nurses lead in moments big and small. Their dedication strengthens our health care system and touches countless lives.

Thank you to Indiana’s nurses for the leadership, expertise, and humanity you bring to every shift and every interaction.



American Organization for Nursing Leadership
Indiana Organization for Nursing Leadership

05/05/2026

🗳️ Today is Election Day 🗳️

Your voice matters. Voting is one of the most important ways we can participate in our communities and help shape the future of healthcare.

Nurses understand the impact that policies and leadership decisions have on patients, families, and the profession. No matter your perspective, making your voice heard is powerful.

If you need information about your ballot, polling location, or candidates, click here:
👉 https://www.vote411.org/indiana

Make a plan, show up, and vote today.

Indiana voting information, upcoming election dates and voter registration deadlines.

05/04/2026

Honoring the Heart of Healthcare 💚
To our IONL leaders and every nurse across Indiana, thank you for making a difference every day.

05/04/2026

✨ Coming Soon to Indianapolis: AONL PGLC 2026! ✨

We’re excited to welcome nurse leaders from across the country to Indianapolis for the AONL Professional Governance Leadership Conference (PGLC): June 14–16, 2026!

The Indiana Organization for Nursing Leadership (IONL) will have a dedicated table during the conference, and we’d love your support in representing Indiana nursing leadership! 💙

💡 How you can get involved:
• Stop by the IONL table and connect with colleagues
• Share local Indy recommendations with attendees
• Volunteer to support the table during peak networking times

🎉 Why attend?
• Engage in professional governance and leadership discussions
• Network with nurse leaders from across the country
• Bring back innovative ideas to your organization

🔗 Learn more & register:
https://professionalgov.aonl.org/

💲 Early Bird rates extended through May 12!

Let’s show up strong and represent Indiana! 💪

The 2026 AONL Professional Governance Leadership Conference will highlight how nursing professional governance drives meaningful outcomes.