Following the required reading of the chosen journal article a one-hour discussion regarding the article will be facilitated by the content expert. The goal of the discussion for the journal club participants is to guide and support the evaluation of scholarly literature with a focus to elevating knowledge impacting professional development and patient care and outcomes. This independent study is offered quarterly.

Please join your peers in reviewing current literature on impactful nursing practice topics. We will focus on a new scholarly article each quarter and critically appraise presented information. Dates for the Journal Club are scheduled for 3/20/2024, 6/19/2024, 9/18/2024 and 12/18/2024 at 1600. You will receive an email from the Journal Club Contact and a link to the article to be reviewed as well as a virtual invite 30 days prior to the meeting.

Course Director:

• Mary Feeney BSN, RN; Advocate Health – Midwest, e-mail: mary.feeney@aah.org

Overall Objectives:

1. Increased skill in critical appraisal of current scholarly articles impacting nursing.
2. Application of new knowledge to professional practice

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for nurses and other healthcare professionals in the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this blended activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.