Following the required reading of the chosen journal article a one-hour virtual 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. 

Articles will be open for review 2 weeks prior to the Journal Club virtual meeting. 

Course Director:

Susan Perusich MSN, RN. NPD-BC; Magnet Program Manager JC307213 - Magnet Program, Aurora Medical Center Kenosha

Course Contacts:

• Susan Martin, MSN, RN, CPAN; Nursing Professional Development Generalist-Surgical Services Educator, Aurora Medical Center Kenosha, Email: [email protected]
• Mary Feeney BSN, RN; Registered Nurse, PACU, Aurora Medical Center Kenosha, Email: [email protected]

Overall Objectives:

1. Analyze current scholarly articles impacting nursing utilizing a critical appraisal tool.
2. Identify at least one practice change for professional practice

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for in-patient and out-patient nurses.

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

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. 

These programs may be recorded and posted online for ongoing viewing. Please turn your camera/video off if you do not want your image shared within the recorded video. If you have any concerns, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected].