Implementation of a Journal Club on Adult Learning and Nursing Professional Development

A provider unit in a nursing specialty organization sought ways to expand nurse planners' knowledge of current theories in adult learning and methods of teaching and delivery of continuing education while enhancing skills in the review and analysis of research. Taking a cue from nurse educators in clinical settings, provider unit leaders launched the Provider Unit Journal Club in 2007. This article describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of this 5-year-old journal club. Included is a discussion of strategies for success and measurement of effectiveness. J Contin Educ Nurs 2012;43(10):451-455.