About ONL
The Organization of Nurse Leaders - New England, often described as "the home for nurse leaders", is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to empowering current and aspiring nurse leaders. For nearly 50 years, ONL has cultivated a vibrant community of nurse leaders, inspired and developed nurse leaders with exceptional leadership development programming, and equipped and engaged nurse leaders to influence public policy. Our more than 1,150 members lead more than 300,000 licensed nurses who care for millions of patients throughout New England and beyond.
Our Mission
Empowering nurse leaders to solve the challenges of today and seize the opportunities of tomorrow
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Our Vision
A thriving community of nurse leaders—
championing excellence and advancing health
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What We Do
Our Strategic Plan
ONL's 2025-2027 Strategic Plan provides a focused roadmap—rooted in our core values, building on our strengths, and informed by the evolving needs of our community—to guide our organization as we work to achieve our mission.
ONL's Strategic Priorities and Objectives
 Cultivate a vibrant community of nurse leaders
- Engage a community of nurse leaders who drive innovation and knowledge exchange across the care continuum.
- Foster diversity within the ONL community so that nurse leaders of all career stages, in all practice settings, from organizations of all sizes, and of all backgrounds are represented.
- Deepen member engagement and cultivate a strong sense of belonging by creating meaningful connections, facilitating peer collaboration, and providing valuable resources.
Equip and empower nurse leaders to influence policy
- Support nurse leaders to effectively engage in policy advocacy.
- Advance nurse leader influence by elevating nurse leaders within and beyond nursing and by demonstrating the economic value of nursing and nurse leaders.
- Promote awareness of nurse leaders’ and ONL’s policy expertise.
- Strengthen ONL's capacity to influence state-level and regional policy by nurturing strategic relationships and collaborative partnerships.
Inspire and develop nurse leaders
- Provide all nurses with the learning, support, and resources needed to continue to grow as professionals and excel as leaders.
- Deliver high-impact leadership development programs tailored to the diverse needs and career stages of nurse leaders.
- Facilitate career advancement and professional growth for nurse leaders at all career stages.
- Convene academic and mission-aligned partners to address critical health care challenges in our region.
Amplify ONL’s reach and impact.
- Expand ONL's membership base and deepen engagement by attracting new members, enhancing value, and creating a seamless member experience.
- Elevate ONL's visibility and recognition as the leading voice for nurse leaders in New England through strategic communication and thought leadership initiatives.
- Cultivate and leverage strategic partnerships to extend ONL's reach, influence, and impact across the healthcare landscape.
ONL Annual Reports
Our Partners
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PatientCareLink (PCL) is a patient safety and healthcare quality initiative for patients, families and healthcare providers. ONL is proud to partner with Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) on this initiative.
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ONL is a chapter affiliate of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). ONL and AONL are separate and independent organizations. Membership is not reciprocal between the organizations.
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Contact Us
Organization of Nurse Leaders
PO Box 178
Whitinsville, MA 01588
Telephone: (781) 272-3500
Fax: (781) 281-2524
E-mail: [email protected]
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