title: The role of governance in improving clinical outcomes: opportunities for nurses.
abstract: In this article, the authors explore how the role of governance has changed in response to the field of performance measurement and the wide variety of governance trends and share their views and experiences as nurses who have had the opportunity to serve in governance roles. Recommendations are provided for nurse executives interacting with the governance structures of their organizations. Finally, strategies are shared for nurses interested in pursuing governance opportunities in their local communities.
authors.affiliation: Sharendipity Enterprises, Inc., Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Genovich-Richards
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gorenberg
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Deremo
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006075:Governing Board / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006740:Hospital Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*