title: A collaborative interaction model and the implementation of shared governance.
abstract: Practical experiences and examples in redesigning the professional nurse's work environment are shared. A collaborative interaction model where each nurse was an active participant in decision making was developed to convert a nursing unit to a shared governance structure. The implementation strategy consisted of self assessment for all levels of nurses involved, team building, communication, and change. Resulting role transitions that leaders and staff experienced are discussed.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gomberg
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sinesi
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012380:Role