When you hear the phrase “shared governance,” do you picture long committee meetings on your day off and heaps of added responsibilities? Well, you may be surprised to discover what this concept involves—and that you’re probably already living out these practices to some extent.

But if you can boost your professional governance chops to the next level, you may find it not only elevates your everyday practice, but shoots your career into the stratosphere. We want you to find purpose and satisfaction in your work, and that’s why we’re excited to tell you all about the Professional Governance Leadership Conference (PGLC) hosted by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).

Below, we’ll tell you all about the conference and how you can register now to get in on early bird prices. Read on to find out how you can join this powerful movement of nurses empowering and strengthening the profession together.

A conference to elevate nursing leadership

The Professional Governance Leadership Conference will take place in sunny San Antonio, TX from August 10 - 12, 2025. This conference unites nurses from health care settings around the country and each speaker will give inspiring, practical practices to enhance professional governance in your own work.

Rather than adding a long list of “to-dos” to your life, a professional governance mindset actively builds a framework for ownership, accountability, and opportunity. You already do so much to care for your patients, and you know where the system stumbles. When you apply the knowledge you get from the PGLC, you can improve outcomes for your patients, nurse colleagues, and yourself.

With impressive keynote speakers like Tim Porter-O'Grady, DM, EdD, ScD, APRN, FAAN, FACCWS, a healthcare leader for over 40 years, and Denetra Hampton, founder of For Nurses By Nurses Productions, the PGLC offer a unique experience for nurses at all levels. This conference is a fantastic first step to spark transformation at your institution and unify nurses and leaders to make it a better place to work and get care.

Why nurses should attend the PGLC

The Professional Governance Leadership Conference offers a unique chance for nurses to step away from the daily grind and jump into a dynamic learning environment focused on shared leadership. Whether you’re at the bedside or in a leadership role, this conference delivers practical tools and fresh inspiration to help you lead confidently.

Between sessions, you can rub shoulders with nurse leaders from everywhere in the US, and learn new techniques to tackle challenges at work and next steps to achieve your career goals.  

Choose from over 40 breakout sessions and poster presentations that will showcase real-world innovations and success stories. This conference not only unites nurses and leaders, but also offers tailored micro-experiences for every participant. And, to top it all off, you’ll earn CEUs for attending sessions!

What’s on the menu at the PGLC

After the first pre-conference day (August 10) featuring Dr. Tim Porter O’Grady, you’ll hear from nurses in a variety of roles speak on these topics:

• Leading the way in transformative care

• Demonstrating ownership and accountability in practice
• Fostering strong leadership through the framework of professional governance
• Advancing health and driving positive outcomes in your community
• Discovering how professional governance improves collaboration between health care teams
• Elevating the quality of care and ensuring better results for both patients and providers through professional governance
• The critical role professional governance plays in the sustainability and growth of the nursing profession

You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to network and meet experts in leadership and professional governance. Networking is essential for nurses—both in leadership and clinical roles—because it builds connections that boost teamwork, learning, and career advancement. For nurse leaders, it also provides opportunities to share strategies, find mentorship, and influence healthcare outcomes on a broader scale.

The takeaways you can expect

When you attend the PGLC, you will return to work brimming with motivation and ideas to elevate both your workplace and career. You’ll be able to apply these conference takeaways:

• Practical strategies to make better decisions in complex environments
• Proven techniques to build a sense of shared ownership and accountability in your team
• How to apply transformational leadership skills that drive better health outcomes
• Tactics for interdisciplinary collaboration for better coordination and teamwork across roles

Professional governance isn’t just for nurse managers and executives—we all have a part to play in making nursing better, and you have more influence than you may think!

Early bird registration deal

Last year’s conference sold out quickly—register now to claim your spot, and get an early bird discount while you’re at it. If TNB subscribers register with the code TNB25 before June 30th, they will get an extra $100.00 off the early bird pricing.

If you miss the early bird deadline, you’ll still get $100.00 off the regular (non-early-bird) pricing with the code, but for your best savings, register before June 30th!

Join hundreds of passionate nurses and nurse leaders in San Antonio this August for value-packed days of thought-provoking sessions, hands-on workshops, and career-building networking events.

Empower yourself, strengthen your team, and improve nursing and patient outcomes together. Early bird registration ends on 6/30/25, so don’t miss out—register today!

This article is sponsored by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).