NOBC News January 2023 – Initiating Innovation
Read NOBC’s January News HERE. This month Kimberly Cleveland, PHD, JD, MSN, RN, C-MBC, C-MPC and Laurie Benson, BSN share a specific example of nursing leadership... Read more →
The Nurses On Boards Coalition (NOBC) is deeply grateful and proud of nurses all across the country for their dedication, service and sacrifice during the COVID-19 pandemic. We honor all nurses, medical professionals, staff and volunteers serving on the frontlines and those supporting them behind the scenes in their local communities. NOBC is committed and available to support our members, partners, nurses and community members. Please contact us at nobc@nursesonboardscoalition.org if we can help you in any way. Especially now, we thank you for your interest, support and engagement in support of our mission. We hope you and those you hold close are protected, safe and healthy in the coming days.
To improve the health of
communities and the nationthrough the service of nurses on boards and other bodies
Welcome to the Nurses on Boards Coalition website
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!
Thank you!
NOBC 2022 Lovitude™ Gratitude Cards Collection
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!
10,000 board seats filled by nurses in 2020
Last 90 days
-52 NOBNurses on Boards
To Date:
10,591 Nurses on boards
- -52 In the last 90 Days
- 10,591 counted to date
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.
Do you serve on a board?
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.
Updates
NOBC News December 2022 – Blooming and Growing
Read NOBC’s November News HERE. This month Kimberly Cleveland, PHD, JD, MSN, RN, C-MBC, C-MPC explains how the challenges of winter gardening parallels board leadership and nursing.... Read more →
NOBC News November 2022 – Magnifying Diversity
Read NOBC’s November News HERE. This month Martha A, Dawson, DNP, MSN, RN, FAAN, FACHE reminds us that: “Magnifying diversity begins with each individual, but when we work collectively,... Read more →
NOBC News October 2022 – Expanding Minds
NOBC News October 2022 – Expanding Minds Read NOBC’s October News HERE. This month Mary Alexander, MA, RN, CRNI®, CAE, FAAN encourages us to continue to expand our minds,... Read more →
NOBC News September 2022 – Aiding Advancement
Read NOBC’s September News HERE. This month Nancy Mannion DNP, RN, CEN, FAEN shares how board service advances the nursing profession, the communities we live in, and the individual... Read more →
NOBC News August 2022 – Proliferating Positivity
Read NOBC’s August News HERE. This month Jane Foote EdD, MSN, RN, CNE asks (and answers!) the question, “As a nurse who serves both on a professional association board, as... Read more →
NOBC News July 2022 – Rising Up
Read NOBC’s July News HERE. This month Donna Meyer, MSN, RN, ANEF, FAADN, FAAN reflects on the history of NOBC and reminds us that, “Through board service, we can help... Read more →
NOBC News June 2022 – Thoughtful Thriving
Read NOBC’s June News HERE. This month Rita Wray, RN, BC, MBA, FAAN challenges us to consider: “You already help your patients and employees thrive everyday.... Read more →
NOBC News May 2022 – Evolving Ideas
Read NOBC’s May News HERE. This month, hear from Laura Benson, RN, MS, ANP of the Oncology Nursing Foundation, on why nurses are the best candidates for generating new ideas... Read more →
NOBC News April 2022 – Spreading Support
Read NOBC’s April News HERE. This month, hear from Jami S. Brown, DHEd, MSN, RN, CNN of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA), on how to support nurses (even when... Read more →
NOBC News March 2022 – Extending Encouragement
Read NOBC’s March News HERE. This month, hear from NOBC Leader Roxane Raffin Chan, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, President of the American Holistic Nurses Association, on encouraging individuals through uncertainty. In... Read more →
NOBC News February 2022 – Broadening Our Reach
Read NOBC’s February News HERE. This month, hear from Adrianna Nava, PhD, MPA, MSN, RN, President of National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), on skills needed to broaden our reach,... Read more →
NOBC News January 2022 – Planting for Success
Read NOBC’s January News HERE. This month, hear from Kimberley Cleveland, PhD(C), JD, MSN, RN, C-MBC, C-MPC, NOBC Board Chair, on NOBC’s strategic imperatives, along with Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN,... Read more →
NOBC December News-Reflecting on Your Journey
Read NOBC’s December News HERE. This month, hear from Pamela Rudisill, DNP, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, FAAN, NOBC Board Chair, on her relfections of NOBC in 2021, along with Jean Ross’s... Read more →
NOBC November News- Trusting Your Potential
Read NOBC’s November News HERE. This month, hear from Jana Bailey, MSN, APRN, CRNA, on how to trust your potential, along with Mary Rotunno’s story on how her nursing background... Read more →
NOBC October News – Overcoming Challenges
Read NOBC’s October News HERE. This month, hear Melanie Prince, MSS, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, CCM, FAAN, CMSA President, on how to transform challenges into celebrations, along with Michelle J... Read more →
NOBC September News – Embracing Opportunity
Read NOBC’s September News HERE. This month, hear from Blake Smith, MSN RN, on how nurses can overcome fear of opportunities and learn which opportunities to take and when to... Read more →
NOBC News August 2021 – Enjoying the Hustle
Read NOBC’s August News HERE. This month, hear from Cyndy Krening, MS, RNC-OB, C-EFM on how nurses can use their “hustle” to make things happen on their own terms, along... Read more →
NOBC News July 2021 – Seeking Alignment
Read NOBC’s July News HERE. This month, hear from Shirley Orr, MHS, APRN, NEA-BC on how nurses can influence changes in health equity by focusing on the social determinants of... Read more →
NOBC News June 2021 – Stretching Limits
Read NOBC’s June News HERE. This month, hear from Suzanne Miyamoto, PhD, RN, FAAN, on how being aware of your self-imposed limitations can help you push towards positive change, along... Read more →
NOBC News May 2021 – Defining Progress
Read NOBC’s May News HERE. This month, hear from Catherine Alicia Georges, EdD, RN, FAAN, on how nurses play a vital role in addressing the social determinants of health and... Read more →
NOBC News April 2021 – Practicing Balance
Read NOBC’s April News HERE. This month, hear from Jillian Bird, MSN, RN, on how small acts of mindfulness throughout the day can provide respite and connection in the most... Read more →
NOBC News March 2021 – Taking Action
Read March’s NOBC News HERE. This month’s news includes a letter from Diane Mancino, EdD, RN, CAE, FAAN, Executive Director, National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA); a featured story about serving... Read more →
NOBC News February 2021 – Preparing for your Journey
Read NOBC’s February News HERE. This month, hear from Amy McCarthy MSN, RNC-MNN, NE-BC on how to prepare for your nursing leadership journey, along with Craig Edison’s ( UnitedHealth Group)... Read more →
The Reason I Serve
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
The Reason I Serve
- PhD, RNAs a nurse, nursing educator, and dean, I believe that it is imperative for our profession to have a voice by serving on boards that directly impact health care and education. Much of my work is focused on advocating for nursing and health care and this can be more effectively accomplished by serving in leadership positions. Geographically, I represent small rural underserved communities. I can advocate for the many challenges faced by populations living in these areas. Board membership provides the mechanism for me to work collectively with other members as we address the complex issues that we face. It is becoming a part of the solution. Continue Reading
Boards: Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center Board of Directors, SOWEGA-AHEC Board of Directors (Chair), Emory Prevention Research Center Community Advisory 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 build healthier communities in America by increasing nurses’ presence on corporate, health-related, and other boards, panels, and commissions.
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