It’s Never to Early to Plan for Board Service
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 a board is a powerful way to shape organizations, advocate for meaningful change, and contribute valuable leadership and strategic insight. However, securing a seat requires preparation and intentional effort. Being ...
Read MoreDBD Coaching & Consulting New NOBC Sponsor
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 cultures of ownership and accountability, and fostering well-being within healthcare organizations. As the founder of DBD Coaching & Consulting, I work with healthcare leaders, teams, and organizations to navigate today’s ...
Read MoreEminent CPR New NOBC Sponsor
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, and advocacy. As the founder of Eminent CPR, I have dedicated my career to equipping nurses and healthcare providers with the critical skills needed to deliver life-saving care. Our organization ...
Read MoreEnhancing Patient Care: The Vital Role of PFACs and Volunteer Nurses
Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) transform healthcare by bringing together patients, families, and healthcare staff to improve care quality and patient experience. Learn why AARP and NOBC champion these councils, especially for older adults, and nurses' crucial role in bridging communication and advocating for patient safety. Find out how volunteer nurses can significantly impact patient care while gaining professional ...
Read MoreNurses are Financial Leaders Too
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 of financial concepts and tools necessary for informed decision-making and managing Board finances effectively. It assists Boards in understanding their financial position, planning for the future, and making strategic decisions ...
Read MoreWhy Radiant Healthcare Supports the Nurses on Boards Coalition
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 two decades, we have been the behind-the-scenes engine powering some of the nation’s largest medical groups and clinician staffing agencies. Through credentialing, enrollment, revenue cycle management, and business process optimization, ...
Read MoreHow Boards Create Impact – Pam Rudisill, DNP, RN, MSN, FAAN, FAONL, NEA-BC
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 way for nurses to leverage their knowledge, competencies, and experience to shape strategies and produce a meaningful impact that benefits patients, families, populations, and communities. However, increasing awareness of this ...
Read MoreNOBC News February 2025 – Balance on the Board
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 honor of Black History Month. "As a Black nurse," she writes, "I stand on the shoulders - and in the shadows - of greatness." In our Featured Story, Diane Hountz, ...
Read MoreNOBC News January 2025 – Boards on Mission
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. In our Featured Story, Beth Haney, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FAAN shares how both nursing and board service require critical thinking, communication, and ethical decision-making skills. And finally, check out our ...
Read MoreNOBC News December 2024: Celebrating a Decade of Impact – For the Love of Our Mission
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: "As NOBC begins its second decade of influence and impact, we are grateful for your continued support. Together, let's embrace this unique opportunity to continue to write NOBC’s love story, ...
Read MoreNOBC News November 2024: Celebrating a Decade of Impact – Innovative Initiatives
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 for long-term care. In our Featured Story, Aline Holmes, DNP, RN looks forward to contributing to innovation in our healthcare delivery systems as the first-ever nurse serving on the PennHealth ...
Read MoreNOBC News October 2024: Celebrating a Decade of Impact – Board Stories
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 the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) as a powerful alliance that amplifies the stories of ethnic minorities in board leadership positions. In our Featured Story, NOBC shares some exciting news: ...
Read MoreNOBC News September 2024 – Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Leading Equity
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 populations that NAHN serves. In our Featured Story, Melissa A. Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, FAAN shares how leadership in board service is a very natural extension of a career in nursing ...
Read MoreNOBC News August 2024 – Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Research Focused
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 benefit of patients, their families, and their communities. In our Featured Story, Charles Griffis, PhD, CRNA, FAANA encourages nurses to bravely believe that expertise as a nurse is applicable - ...
Read MoreNOBC News July 2024 – Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Strategic Board Seats
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 placements Chamberlain nurses have received through NOBC. In our Featured Story, Kimberly Madison, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, shares how her background uniquely prepared her for service on a hospital advisory board. She ...
Read MoreNOBC News June 2024: Happy 10th Anniversary, NOBC!
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, and awardees from NOBC's 10th Anniversary Celebration, which took place in Washington DC this month. In our Featured Story, Annette Cannon, PhD, MA, RN, MSN, D-ABMDI, DF-AFN shares about a ...
Read MoreNOBC News March 2024 – Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Collaborative Design
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 and problem solving. In our Featured Story, Josie Veal, NP shares how the connections she has made through Military Service, as a Nurse, and as Board Member have fueled her ...
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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.