The term shared governance describes:
A. Informal ways in which access to opportunity is made available to staff.
B. Staff nurses' inclusion in decision-making through representation in governing practice and management issues.
C. Nurses' involvement in decision-making at the administrative level.
D. Shared staffing on various levels to serve the needs of the institution.
ANS: B
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