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Forward2026 Regional Shared Governance Conference
The 2026 Regional Shared Governance Conference is designed to strengthen nurses’ knowledge of shared governance strategies, structures, and best practices that promote engagement, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making across the healthcare system. Through expert presentations, interactive discussions, case studies, and peer-to-peer learning, participants will explore innovative approaches to enhancing council effectiveness, increasing staff participation, and aligning shared governance initiatives with organizational priorities. This conference supports professional development and leadership growth while fostering a cohesive system-wide culture of nursing excellence, quality improvement, and professional practice.
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations, no-shows, or partial attendance. Please ensure your availability prior to registering for this event.
Target Audience
RNs
Learning Objectives
Learner Objectives:
By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:
1) Discuss examples of nursing-led research or improvement
projects and how they can be applied in their own areas.
2) Describe strategies to increase participation and
engagement in shared governance, including for night shift
staff and underrepresented groups.
3) Identify methods to improve council participation,
accountability, and overall effectiveness.
4) Explain how system councils and cross-unit collaboration
strengthen decision-making and standardization across the
organization.
Learner Outcome: Upon completion of this activity, participants will self-report an increase in knowledge related to shared governance strategies and structures that improve engagement, collaboration, and effectiveness of evidence- based practices across the healthcare system.
Program Outcome: Upon completion of this activity, 80 % of participants will self-report an increase in knowledge related to shared governance strategies and structures that improve engagement, collaboration, and effectiveness of evidence- based practices across the healthcare system.
Course summary
- 5.50 Attendance
- 5.50 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award up to 5.50 nursing professional development contact hours for this activity.
- 0.00 Nursing PharmacotherapeuticsThis activity meets the ANCC Pharmacotherapeutics requirement for advanced practice nurses.
Nursing Shared Governance Conference Agenda | |
7:00 – 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast Theme: Empowering Nurses Through Shared Governance
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8:00 – 8:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
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8:15 – 8:45 AM
| Keynote Address – Gail Vozzella Topic: Leadership Looks Good in Scrubs: Staff Nurse Growth Through Shared Governance
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8:45 – 9:45 AM | Panel Discussion Speakers: Sherie Johnson, Chelsea Mosley, and James Pruiett Moderator: Angela Jackson
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9:45 – 10:30 AM
| Networking Break & Posters
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10:30 – 11:30 AM | Concurrent Sessions
Speakers: Jordan Thurston and Grecia Gutierrez
Speakers: Jane Stirrup, Monica Smith, and Tina Bartel
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11:35 AM – 12:35 PM
| General Session Topic: Engagement Never Sleeps: The Night Shift Council Experience Speakers: Mary Ann Sison, Armie Poralan, Lillian Garcia, Joy Cadungog, Ronilo Olandia, and Melanie Roque
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12:35 – 1:30 PM
| Lunch & Networking
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1:30 – 2:30 PM
| Concurrent Sessions
Speakers: Ida Aristizabal and Katherine Montes
Speakers: Cristina Nuila, Maria Carranza, Monica Harrelson and Samantha Bocage
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2:30 – 3:00 PM
| General Session Speakers: Holly Rodriguez and Erin Dennis (ICU) Amber Burrough, Stacey Day, and Michael Bagwell (SWEC)
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3:00 – 3:15 PM
| Break
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3:15 – 3:45 PM
| General Session Topic: From Roll Call to Rockstar: Elevating Council Participation Speakers: Stephanie Russell and Jennifer Abernathy
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3:45 – 4:00 PM
| Final Remarks
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Dunn Rio Grande Conference Room
TBA
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
To be awarded 5.50 continuing professional development hours, the participant must must complete the sign in process, attend the activity in its
entirety, and complete the corresponding evaluation within 30 days of the activity’s completion.
Available Credit
- 5.50 Attendance
- 5.50 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award up to 5.50 nursing professional development contact hours for this activity.
- 0.00 Nursing PharmacotherapeuticsThis activity meets the ANCC Pharmacotherapeutics requirement for advanced practice nurses.