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bb · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse has just started to work for an organization that employs a shared governance organizational framework.

The nurse understands that this type of framework is grounded in a philosophy of decentralized leadership; however, the nurse understands that which of the following may not necessarily be correct regarding shared governance? a. It implies the allocation of power and control.
b. It fosters autonomous decision making.
c. It consists of mutually interested or vested parties.
d. It encourages professional liaisons among all hospital levels.

Question 2

A nurse manager is composing a vision statement for the organization. The nurse should include which of the following of the four elements of a sound vision statement?

a. It is written down.
b. It is written in the present tense using action words.
c. It covers a variety of activities and spans specific short-term time frames.
d. It balances the needs of providers, patients, and the environment.

Mochi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Shared governance is an organizational framework positioned in a framework of decentralized
leadership, and it implies the allocation of control, power, or authority (shared) and fosters
autonomous decision making and professional nursing practice among mutually (shared) interested
parties such as management and clinicians (not all hospital levels).

Answer to Question 2

C
An effective vision statement will include a range of activities that can be accomplished within a
specified time frame.