Nursing Professional Governance

Explore how shared decision making, bi-directional communication, and professional accountability shape nursing practice at Mayo Clinic. Led by members of the Mayo Nursing Council, this session offers an inside look at how nurses influence decisions, guide practice standards, and elevate care through professional governance. You’ll gain practical insight into how an empowered nursing voice strengthens patient outcomes, supports team culture, and enhances the professional experience for nurses at every stage of their career. 0:00 Welcome and presenter introductions 1:36 Professional governance presentation overview 1:51 Defining professional governance at Mayo 4:04 Core principles of professional governance 4:56 Key elements of nursing governance 7:03 Governance in everyday nursing practice 7:56 Council structure and communication flow 8:45 Turning nursing ideas into action 9:26 Accountability and shared decision-making 10:11 Nursing excellence and MAGNET designation 11:06 Poster fair and nursing innovation 11:37 Why professional governance matters 12:31 Nurses as practice decision-makers 13:11 Staying connected with Mayo Nursing 14:25 Q&A begins with participant questions 15:38 Poster fair goals and projects 17:33 Advice for early nursing careers 22:17 How nurses can get involved 26:13 Nurse Residency and council work 28:01 Balancing patient care and governance 30:00 Nurse managers and governance partnership 32:31 Understanding MAGNET recognition 36:27 Applying for Mayo Clinic nursing roles 37:28 Student nurse programs and internships 41:14 New graduate nurse application guidance 43:20 Florida residency and housing questions 46:14 Residency eligibility and relocation assistance 48:45 Final questions and closing remarks Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayoclinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayoclinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on X, formerly Twitter: https://x.com/MayoClinic Follow Mayo Clinic on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mayoclinic