What Is Nursing Shared Governance

Shared governance is a model of nursing practice designed to integrate core values and beliefs that professional practice embraces, as a means of achieving quality care. Shared governance models were introduced to improve nurses’ work environment, satisfaction, and retention.

What would be an example of shared governance in a nursing unit?

Examples include but not limited to: Quality Council, Ethics Committee, Strategic Plan 90 Day Teams and Task Forces, LEAN Teams, Medication Safety Team, Trauma Committee, Employee Advisory Committee, and FUN Team.

How do nurses get shared governance?

Propose a redefined nursing leadership structure. Establish a method of communicating general information and outcomes of shared governance to staff at all levels of your organisation. Educate nurses in all clinical areas on your model of shared governance and their role in it.