The Professional Governance for Nurses Book Club aims to foster a collaborative learning environment for nursing professionals. Through engaging discussions and critical analysis of selected texts, participants will deepen their understanding of professional governance, enhance their leadership skills, and improve their ability to advocate for quality patient care.

Porter-O’Grady, Tim, et al. Professional Governance for Nursing: The Framework for Accountability, Engagement, and Excellence. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 20 Aug. 2023.

Course Director:

Jordan Melton, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Advocate Health

Overall Objectives:

1.  Identify one actionable strategy or concept to apply to their daily practice as it relates to professional governance.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for registered nurses, nurse managers, and nursing professional development practitioners/nurse educators who are engaged with professional governance.

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 cme@aah.org.