Questions to Ask About Shared Governance Models in Nursing
- Are nurses encouraged to participate in shared governance?
- How do nurses become involved in the shared governance process?
- What is the ratio of staff nurses to managers involved in shared governance within the -organization?
- Is adequate work time allowed to participate in governance councils?
- How does the organization communicate shared governance decisions with staff nurses?
- How did shared governance improve nursing care delivery in the organization?
- Do nurses feel shared governance within their organization is beneficial to their practice?
- Does the organization have outcomes data related to shared governance?
- If so how have those data impacted changes in nursing practice?