Shared governance has gained tremendous popularity among healthcare facilities due to its aim of including nurses in policy development surrounding the provision of patient care. But is it worth all the hype? This assignment will explore this highly regarded program’s positive and negative aspects from the clinical and leadership perspectives.  NSG5320 Shared Governance Debate Essay

Objectives: 

1. Apply leadership skills and decision-making in providing culturally responsive, high-quality nursing care, healthcare team coordination, and oversight and accountability for care delivery and outcomes. 
2. Recognize the contributions of individuals and interprofessional healthcare teams to improve patient and population health outcomes. 
3. Advocate for the value and role of the professional nurse as a member and leader of interprofessional healthcare teams. 
4. Design and navigate organizational structures that support care delivery and achieve desired outcomes. 

For the assignment, the student will:  

1. Use the template provided to discuss the following aspects of shared governance in a narrative format: 
   1. Introduction 
      1. Clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence that is engaging and thought-provoking 
      2. Clearly states and describes the main topic 
      3. Previews the structure and content of the paper 
   2. Staff Nurse Perspective 
      1. Discusses the pros and cons of shared governance from a staff nurse’s perspective 
   3. Nurse Leader Perspective 
      1. Discusses the pros and cons of shared governance from a nurse leader’s perspective 
   4. Conclusion 
      1.  Reviews the main topics presented  
      2. Clearly and effectively summarizes significant conclusions 
2. Include supporting references with in-text citations. 
3. Follow APA 7 writing guidelines for paper formatting and reference list creation  
4. Adhere to professional communication standards 

The introduction clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence that is engaging and thought-provoking. The introduction clearly states and describes the main topic and previews the structure and content of the paper. Significant reading and critical thinking are evident.