This document discusses shared governance in nursing. It begins by defining shared governance and its focus on shared decision making between bedside nurses and nurse leaders. It then discusses the background and emergence of shared governance models from the 1970s onward. The document outlines the key principles of shared governance including equity, ownership, partnership, and accountability. It also discusses different shared governance models and the advantages and disadvantages of shared governance implementation. Overall, the document provides an overview of shared governance in nursing, its history and concepts.