Professional Development

Facilitating professional development is one of the core missions of the Professional Nursing Staff Organization, according to Article II of the PNSO Bylaws: "The PNSO shall promote the ongoing development of members through education, mentorship, peer review and recognition opportunities."

Learn about the many ways the PNSO supports professional development by browsing the links below:

• Shared Governance structures, local & central nursing-wide advocacy:
  (Professional Development is one of the core themes expected to be addressed in all local practice areas)
  - Professional Development Committee (PNSO central)  and Local committees
• Personal career development at UVA:
  - Peer Review & Individualized Development
  - Clinical Career Ladder
• Internal learning opportunities:
  - PNSO Calendar of Events & Professional Development Opportunities
  - Netlearning
  - CE Direct
  - Nursing Education Services resource website (login required)
  - Nursing Educational Coordinators
  - Staff and Manager Development
• Academic pursuits:
  - Scholarship Program for UVA staff seeking RN or higher Nursing degrees 
  - UVA School of Nursing
• External learning opportunities:
  - Support for conference travel
  - Knowledge-Sharing Template for Conference Attendees - bring back key information to colleagues!

• Funding Support for professional development
• Specialty nursing certification & professional organization:
  - Certification toolkit
  -Nursing Professional Organizations, local & national
• Recognition Opportunities: recognize inspirational exemplars and key accomplishments!

PNSO Professional Development Committee

The Professional Development Committee promotes education, mentorship, and recognition opportunities for members of the PNSO. Per Bylaws, their mission includes: 

• Develop and evaluate standards for nursing orientation, competency, in-service and continuing education outcomes.
• Provide guidance to orientation, competency, in-service, and continuing education programs.
• Promote the development of and participation in educational programs for nurses.

2013 Professional Development Committee Members

For more information about the activities of the Professional Development Committee - or to raise an issue for the committee to address - contact 2013 Chair Gary Jones & Vice Chair Allie Tran.