through the service of nurses on boards and other bodies
Our mission is to improve the health of communities through the service of nurses on boards and other bodies. All boards benefit from the unique perspective of nurses to achieve the goals of improved health and efficient and effective health care systems at the local, state and national levels.
On this website you will find many resources that are designed to assist nurses in building leadership skills. We also invite organizations to engage with nurses through our site and invite them to become a part of their board.
We hope that you will take advantage of these resources and help us in our journey to improve the health of those across the nation!
NOBC recognizes and is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), belonging, and justice. Our culture integrates its Guiding Principles throughout organizational operations to cultivate inclusive collaboration in leadership to advance our mission. NOBC champions and advocates for meaningful actions to ensure representation of all nurses in roles that improve the health of our communities.
Thank you!
As we celebrate our 10 year anniversary, Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) is launching our inaugural Honor Roll. This is a dedicated space on our website where through your DONATION you have the opportunity to honor a nurse who serves on a board or recognize your own board service.
All Honor Roll donations will be matched up to $20,000 through the generosity of our matching supporters:
NMB Global Leadership, LLC, Nancy Mannion, President and Founder, NOBC Board Chair $5,000 match
Jeannine M. Rivet, Retired EVP UnitedHealth Group, active board member, corporate advisor, mentor, and coach $15,000 match
This unique collection is being offered by NOBC to recognize, celebrate, and express gratitude to nurses and the nursing profession. Cards can be used for all occasions, suggested donation $4.00/card. Spread JOY to others, order your cards today!
We are excited to share our special NOBC Lovitude™ Gratitude 10 Year Anniversary card!
You may also order from our standard NOBC Lovitude™ Gratitude Cards Collection
Founding Matching Sponsor
For purposes of measuring our progress in order to have an even greater and far reaching impact, board and governance roles where nurses already have a significant presence within the nursing profession are not counted toward the goal. NOBC is measuring progress and impact beyond our profession and extending into communities across our nation to improve health.
YES! Be Counted NO, But I Want to Serve
The NOBC defines a board as a decision-making body with strategic influence to improve the health of communities nationwide. This includes corporate, governmental, non-profit, advisory, or governance boards or commissions, panels, or task forces that have fiduciary or strategic responsibility.
By Ann M. Henninger, BSN, RN, RHNC I currently serve on the Board of Commissioners for Public Hospital District #2 in Washington State, known as Olympic Medical Center. We are... Read more →
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Dear Colleagues, As we celebrate the nursing profession this month, I want to focus on Proactive Board Membership—Preparing for the boards you want to serve on. For nurses, serving on... Read more →
Dr. Bob Dent New NOBC In-Kind Sponsor By Bob Dent, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, ACC, FACHE, FAAN, FAONL Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to advancing leadership capacity, improving... Read more →
by Shawntay Harris, DNP, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, NE-BC, TCRN, CPEN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, FAEN My journey in healthcare leadership has been defined by a deep commitment to education, mentorship,... Read more →
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Dear Colleagues, I hope you are enjoying Financial Literacy month and taking this opportunity to shore up your own financial literacy. Financial literacy for Boards encompasses the knowledge and understanding... Read more →
By Dr. Adam Brown, Chief Medical and Marketing Officer, Radiant Healthcare At Radiant Healthcare, our mission is simple: We exist to support the people who care for patients. For over... Read more →
About Let’s Lead With a vision of vibrant, healthy communities inspired by accomplished leaders, Let’s Lead was established in 2019 by a healthcare leadership dyad, Jill Berry Bowen, RN, MSN,... Read more →
Dear Colleagues, The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) is dedicated to improving community health through the service of nurses on boards and other governing bodies. Board service is a powerful... Read more →
Wanona (Winnie) Fritz, RN, EdD, MSN, BSN, NEA-BC The annual Commonwealth Report consistently shows that the U.S. (compared to the other “top” developed nations) – spends 2x as much on... Read more →
Read NOBC’s February News HERE. This month, Dr. Martha Dawson, DNP, MSN, RN, FACHE (NOBC’s Board Chair Elect) salutes all Black, Brown, and “light mixed race” people in America in... Read more →
Read NOBC’s January News HERE. This month, Nancy Mannion, DNP, RN CEN, FAEN (NOBC’s Board Chair) looks back on the accomplishments of 2024 and forward to the plans for 2025.... Read more →
Read NOBC’s December News HERE. This month, Laurie Benson, BSN (NOBC’s outgoing Executive Director) and Dr. Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, FAAN (NOBC’s incoming CEO), reflect on the executive leadership transition:... Read more →
Read NOBC’s November News HERE. This month, Cindy Fronning, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, AS-BC, RAC-CT, CDONA, FACDONA, EFLP, CALN, QAPI-BC explains why having nurses serving on boards ushers in innovative initiatives... Read more →
Read NOBC’s October News HERE. This month, Marlon Garzo Saria, PhD, RN, AOCNS, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, FADLN, FAAN describes the partnership between the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. (PNAA) and... Read more →
Read NOBC’s September’s News HERE. This month, Veronica Vital, PhD, MSN, MLS, RN celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by demonstrating how NOBC’s collaborative approach leads to better outcomes for the diverse... Read more →
Read NOBC’s August News HERE. This month, Elizabeth Kester, MSN, RN, NEA-BC emphasizes how board service allows nurses to share their research and evidence-based education even more broadly for the... Read more →
Read NOBC’s July News HERE. This month, Dr. Carla Sanderson, PhD, RN, FAAN and Dr. Jodie Flynn, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, SANE-A, SANE-P, D-ABMDI share the abundance of strategic board... Read more →
Read NOBC’s June News HERE. This month, Kimberly Harper, MS, RN, FAAN and Martha Dawson, DNP, RN, FACHE reflect on their 10 years of NOBC board membership. See highlights, pictures,... Read more →
Read NOBC’s May News HERE. This month, Colleen Morley-Grabowski, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMGT-BC, CMCN, ACM-RN, IQCI, FCM, FAACM discusses the nursing perspective while celebrating the synergies between the Case... Read more →
Read NOBC’s April News HERE. This month, Linda Thomas PhD, APRN, FNP-C, AHN-BC, NPD-BC, CCRN, CHTP/I, HTAP celebrates Holistic nurse leaders, and shares that she is still astounded by the... Read more →
Read NOBC’s March News HERE. This month, Jami S. Brown, DHEd, MSN, RN, CNN pays homage to National Kidney Month as she emphasizes the importance of collaboration in board service... Read more →
Read NOBC’s February News HERE. This month, Laurie Benson, BSN (NOBC’s Executive Director) shares that meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships are the solid foundation on which NOBC was built. She... Read more →
Read NOBC’s January News HERE. NOBC turns 10 this year! And there is no better way to begin this year of celebration than with... Read more →
In your view, why is it important for nurses to serve on boards? It is the responsibility of all citizens to offer leadership and expertise where it can benefit the larger population, and this includes nurses. I tell my students this at every opportunity. Share an experience of how you have made an impact serving on boards. This is my first board experience, but I have had several amazing experiences. During the pandemic, I was able to interview older residents of the county, collect the research data, and share the findings with the City of Colorado Springs, Without the board experience, this would not be likely. What advise do you have for nurses serving on a board? Don’t discount what you know as a nurse, even if you do not have board experience. Growth in leadership is an unfolding process, and it comes with service.
Boards: ANA, Colorado Nurses Association, STTI, APHA, CPHA, ACHNEContinue Reading
Don’t be afraid and believe that you have something to add. I know in the beginning I thought “what can I offer to this board- I don’t have anything special” but everyone has something to offer. Continue Reading
Boards: Carlinville School Board, Carlinville Hospital Board, Helping Hands Board, Mercy Communities BoardContinue Reading
“Board service can be rewarding to nurses both personally and professionally. It not only requires them to exercise leadership; it expands those skills and advances their capabilities and knowledge. It gives nurses the chance to meet people and enhance their professional networks. And it can be inspirational and empowering.”
-Sue Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) represents national nursing and other organizations working to improve the health of communities through the service of nurses on boards and other bodies.