Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders upcoming events

PONL 2026 CNML Review Course (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Advance Your Leadership Journey with CNML Certification

Ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career?

Join PONL on September 30, 2026 for an exclusive CNML Review Course offered as a pre-conference session at the 2026 PONL Annual Conference.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 8:00am - 4:00pm

The Hilton Harrisburg Hotel
1 North 2nd Street | Harrisburg, PA

Registration (includes breakfast/lunch):
Members: $470.00
Non-Members: $570.00 (includes a one-year membership)

Designed for aspiring and current nurse managers, this comprehensive course provides the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to prepare for the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) exam.

✔ Faculty-led, in-person review course

✔ 9-month access to AONL's On Demand CNML course

✔ Practice exam resources and study materials

✔ CE opportunities and NCPD certificates

✔ Exclusive discounted certification exam option

Invest in your future. Invest in your leadership.

2026 PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference (Thursday, October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Join us for the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL) 2026 Annual Nursing Leadership Conference!

October 1-2, 2026
Hilton Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA

Join more than 200 nurse leaders from across the commonwealth for two days of impactful learning, innovation, and networking. This year’s conference features:

Engaging keynote speakers
Leadership-focused educational sessions
Hands-on access to the latest products and services
Unmatched opportunities to connect with peers and industry experts

Register early and save $75!
To access member pricing, be sure to log in as an active PONL member.

Group Discounts Available
Registering five or more attendees from the same campus? Contact the PONL Office for special group rates.

View the Conference Schedule

Know a vendor who should be there? Share the 2026 Exhibitor Prospectus and exhibitor registration link.

If you have any questions about registering or exhibiting, don’t hesitate to reach out to the PONL Office.

We look forward to seeing you in Harrisburg!

Warm regards,
The PONL Team

PONL is providing nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours for the educational activity entitled: 2025 PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference. Criteria for successful completion of this program includes full attendance of any session at the program and submission of a completed evaluation form. Partial session credit will not be awarded. This program is eligible for up to 11.5 contact hours. The Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL) is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The planners and presenters of this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial companies pertaining to this activity.

Sponsorship for the 2026 PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference (Thursday, October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

PONL Conference Sponsorship Opportunities are Now Available

On behalf of the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL), we are excited to welcome your company as a sponsor for our Annual Nursing Leadership Conference, held October 1-2, 2026, at the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA. Next year’s event will feature cutting-edge topics critical to the success of today’s nursing leaders, with presentations by renowned experts and thought leaders who will inspire attendees to explore innovative approaches to workplace challenges.

You are encouraged to select from the various sponsorship opportunities outlined in this prospectus. Each year, we aim to make the conference bigger and better than before.

PONL’s 800+ members represent a diverse range of roles, from frontline nurse managers to senior executives, including CNOs and COOs from large multisystem organizations across Pennsylvania. Supporting PONL provides unparalleled access to key nurse leaders and decision-makers within these facilities.

The PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference offers numerous opportunities for sponsors to connect and network with attendees. By becoming a sponsor, you can enhance the visibility of your business, organization, product, or service among Pennsylvania’s nurse leaders. Please review the Sponsorship Opportunities and choose the level that aligns best with your goals.

Please note that we fully encourage networking with all of our attendees and we work hard to be sure they connect with you throughout the conference. That said, we do not allow direct sales of merchandise on the exhibit floor during the conference. We assume that no vendor registering to attend has this intention. Any attempt to do so onsite will ensure that your exhibitor status will be null and void and you will be asked to leave. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the PONL Office at admin@ponl.net.

We greatly appreciate your consideration and look forward to your participation in advancing our mission. Thank you for supporting PONL!

If you require an invoice to pay by check - please register and then click "Initiate Invoice" at the end of the registration.

Please contact the PONL Office if you need assistance with this process at admin@ponl.net

Features for the 2026 Conference include:

Increased Sponsor level benefits to highlight your company leading up to, during, and following the conference. Some examples of the benefits include targeted e-blasts, sponsored articles, social media posts, and more. See the attached guide for the complete list.
Return of the "Capitol Connection" map. This interactive task brings attendees to all exhibit booths in order to be eligible to win a gift card.
Back again: Demo Showcase Opportunity! Highlight the demonstration of a product at your booth. New this year - we are providing a $50 gift card for YOU to give away to someone who attends your Demo Showcase. We want you to have a crowd! This will be scheduled and push notifications in the conference app will help direct attendees to your booth!
A commitment throughout the conference to highlight our Sponsor Partners and to ensure attendee interaction.

Also new this year - Bundle and save! Support our New Nurse Leader activities and get discounts off of your exhibit fees! See the prospectus for further details.

Review all the options available in the 2026 PONL Exhibitor Prospectus!

All cancellation requests must be made in writing.

2026 SEPONL Fall Conference (Friday, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Friday, November 20, 2026

The Desmond Hotel | One Liberty Blvd | Malvern, PA 19355

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Agenda

7:30-8:00 AM: Breakfast & Registration

8:00-9:00 AM: Nursing Innovation: the PARO Robot and Penn Paws Improving the Hospital Experience
Dr. Pamela Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN

9:00-9:30 AM: Break

9:30-11:30 AM: The Power of Professional Presence in Nurse Leaders, Part Three
Dr. Susan Rux, PhD, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CENP, FACHE, NEA-BC, OCN

11:30 AM-12:00 PM: SEPONL Business Meeting

12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00-2:00 PM: Leading in a Way that Proactively Mitigates Collective Bargaining Challenges
Cheryl DeVose

2:00-3:00 PM: Leadership Panel
Moderator: John Renzi, DNP, MBA, CCCTM, NE-BC

3:00-3:30 PM: Wrap Up | Adjournment

Hosted by the SEPONL Education Committee, this one-day conference will offer 4.5 hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD).

Registration Fees

$199 SEPONL Members | $250 Non-Members | $75 Students/Retired

Group Discount Available!
5 or more attendees from the same campus qualify for a $15 discount per attendee! Please select the group registration and indicate the group you are registering with for verification.

The SEPONL Spring Educational Conference is approved for 4.5 Contact Hours by the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders. PONL is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Commercial Support: Companies that generously donate funds to support this educational activity do not have influence over the educational content or the identification of presenters.

Sponsorship for the 2026 SEPONL Fall Conference (Friday, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

SEPONL Conference Sponsorship Opportunities are Now Available

The 2026 SEPONL Fall Conference will be held November 20, 2026, at The Desmond Hotel.

Sponsorship: $1750/Exhibitor (includes 2 representatives)

If you need an additional table, please select the option that includes that. Additional representatives may be registered on the Conference Registration page.

Cancellation or Withdrawal

Cancellation of space and refund is subject to the following conditions: Exhibitors shall give written notice of cancellation. If written notice is received on or before Mach 1, a refund of all monies minus a charge of $200 will be refunded. Cancellation for any reason after March 13, 2026, will not be eligible for any refund.

Attendee Agenda:

The Desmond Hotel
One Liberty Blvd
Malvern, PA 19355

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Agenda

7:30-8:00 AM: Breakfast & Registration

8:00-9:00 AM: Nursing Innovation: the PARO Robot and Penn Paws Improving the Hospital Experience
Dr. Pamela Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN

9:00-9:30 AM: Break

9:30-11:00 AM: The Power of Professional Presence in Nurse Leaders, Part Three
Dr. Susan Rux, PhD, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CENP, FACHE, NEA-BC, OCN

11:30 AM-12:00 PM: SEPONL Business Meeting

12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00-2:00 PM: Leading in a Way that Proactively Mitigates Collective Bargaining Challenges
Cheryl DeVose

2:00-2:30 PM: Leadership Panel
Moderator: John Renzi, DNP, MBA, CCCTM, NE-BC

2:30-2:45 PM: Wrap Up | Adjournment

If you require an invoice to pay by check - please register and then click "Initiate Invoice" at the end of the registration.

Please contact the PONL Office if you need assistance with this process at admin@ponl.net