The purpose of the journal club is to engage nurses in learning about evidence-based practices and integrate those best practices into their clinical practice. The implementation of evidence-based practices will lead to improved patient outcomes.  Learners will have to complete a post-test with 80% passing grade. The journal club will have offerings every two months.

Course Director:

• Laura Jester MSN, APN, ACNS-BC, RN-BC; Clinical Nurse Specialist, Women's Health, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Health – Midwest

Overall Objectives:

1. demonstrate knowledge of current trends and evidence-based practice in the literature by passing a post-test with 80%
2. describe the relevance of the article to clinical practice

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for nursing.

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 enduring activity for a maximum of 4.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.