Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders

The Voice of Nursing Leadership in Pennsylvania

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We are always looking for volunteers to help us lift the voice of nursing in Pennsylvania! Join your professional peers from across the state. Network and share best practices, while advancing the mission of the organization. Take a look at the summary of what each of our committees responsibilities are and let us know where you might fit in!

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Program & Education Committee

Purpose of Committee

Charged with conducting educational events, in various formats and locations, to engage members and enrich their Nursing leadership knowledge and skills.
Responsible for planning all aspects of the Annual Nursing Leadership Conference and selecting the speakers, topics, format, and additional activities that may occur in conjunction with the event.
Collaborate with regional councils in planning and offering educational sessions in various parts of the state.

Role/Responsibilities

Actively participate in regular conference calls
Assist in identifying topics and subject matter, recruiting speakers, reviewing abstract submissions.
Provide support to annual conference as needed.

Time Commitment

Approx. 2 hours/month for committee meetings
Meets second and fourth Wednesday of the month, at 4:30 pm

Legislation Committee

Purpose of Committee

Charged with monitoring, reporting and recommending legislative action at the state and federal level to the PONL Board.
Create and disseminate letters, talking points, and position papers to members, legislators, and other interested stakeholders.
Promote the development, relationship, and open communication between PONL membership and legislators.
Analyzes, discusses, and makes recommendations to the PONL Board regarding legislation being considered in both the Pennsylvania and United States House and Senate.

Role/Responsibilities

Actively participate in regular conference calls

Time Commitment

Approx. 1 hour/every other month for committee meetings.
As needed volunteer assignments to achieve committee goals.
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month, at 11:00 am

New Nurse Leader Conference
Planning Committee

Purpose of Committee

Surveys new leaders to determine what educational topics will most assist them in their roles.
Identifies speakers, decides format, and locations to provide requested education and skills training.

Role/Responsibilities

Actively participate in regular conference calls
Assist in identifying topics and subject matter, recruiting speakers.

Time Commitment

Approx. 1 hour/every month for committee meetings.
As needed volunteer assignments to achieve committee goals.
Meets first and third Friday of the month, at 12:00 pm

Membership Committee

Purpose of Committee

Charged with monitoring and increasing PONL membership numbers in all regions.
Brainstorm membership incentive initiatives and marketing strategies.
Create content for the biannual membership survey, analyzes survey results, and recommends actions based on these findings.

Role/Responsibilities

Actively participate in monthly conference calls
Provide insight and experience to be used to recruit additional members.

Time Commitment

Approx. 1 hour/month for committee meetings.
As needed volunteer assignments to achieve committee goals.
Meets second Friday of the month, at 1:30 pm

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Pittsburgh, PA 15228

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