PGLC Resources
Strong leadership is essential for informing and supporting professional shared governance. AONL is committed to providing resources to assist in strengthening professional governance, including the AONL Professional Governance Leadership Conference, the book "Professional Governance for Nursing: The Framework for Accountability, Engagement, and Excellence," as well as podcasts and articles. Support your professional governance journey with these practical insights and effective strategies from nurse leader experts.
Featured Podcasts

Foundations of Professional Governance
There is a shift happening in the profession of nursing from the historic shared governance to professional governance.
This conversation with two experts on professional governance discusses the foundations of professional governance.

Nursing Leadership Behaviors in Professional Governance
Leadership is an essential component of successful professional governance.
This podcast with two leadership experts discusses leadership behaviors necessary for nurses to have ownership and accountability for nursing practice.

The Impact of a Professional Governance President and Council Chair
Clinical nurses are at the core of professional governance and their understanding of professional practice and leadership in professional governance is essential.
Hear from two clinical nurses who have served as presidents of their professional governance organizations.

Professional Governance and the Role of the Chief Nurse Executive
The Chief Nursing Officer sets the vision for professional practice recognizing they are leading peers, and setting the context of collaboration and respect.
Hear from a System Chief Nurse Executive on what the role of the CNO is in fostering professional governance.