Traditionally nurses have worked in strong

Traditionally, nurses have worked in strong, hierarchical institutions with centralized decision making and clear
authority structures, rigid approval mechanisms, and extensive policies and procedures that have resulted in
barriers to creating a shared governance system. One such barriers is:
12.
In organizations that practice shared governance, the responsibility for unit outcomes rests with the:
13.
The local hospital has a new specialty unit for women and children. The nursing staff has created a family
advisory council to assist in reviewing educational materials used at discharge. This shared governance structure
is an example of:
14.
The purpose of an organization’s philosophy is to:
15.
In Magnet organizations, shared governance needs to be manifested through what mechanisms for nurses’
decision making?
16.
An employee satisfaction survey is conducted annually and shows that nurses in a particular unit are committed
to their jobs and feel that they make positive contributions. These nurses are:
17.
Participative leadership was first introduced in the late 1970s. It was adapted by health care organizations to
form the basis of shared governance and has evolved to define the roles of nurses and resolve issues related to:

18.
In organizations that practice shared governance, staff, managers, and leaders are responsible for:
19.
Institutions organize and structure themselves by defining departmental function and authority to achieve a
more coordinated effort. In institutions where the executive leader retains more decision-making authority, the
operation takes on a more _____ philosophy.
20.
The __________ of an organization is the formulation of ideas, plans, or dreams that help shape the future and
ability to persuade colleagues and associates to share those dreams.
1.
In organizations that practice shared governance, the nurse manager’s role is to: ( Select all that apply. )