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March 2026 Board Highlights
Each month, nurses from across the country share their board appointments and elections with the Nurses on Boards Coalition. Whether newly appointed or already serving, these leaders recently informed us of their roles, and we’re honored to highlight their contributions this month. Their expertise, community insight, and commitment strengthen the organizations they serve. Newly Appointed to Boards Newly…
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How Marian Shaughnessy Helped Launch a National Push for Nurses on Boards
Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, Director of the Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy, shares the story of how Marian Shaughnessy’s pioneering inquiry into nurse representation on boards became a catalyst for the creation of the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC). Marian Shaughnessy was committed to increasing nurses’ influence in healthcare policy from her early days as…
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Q&A with Healing Politics: Empowering Nurses to Run and Lead
Nurses bring a perspective to governance that is grounded in care, advocacy, and real-world impact. In this Q&A series, we typically hear from nurse leaders who are shaping decisions that influence organizations, communities, and the profession through board service. In this feature, we hear about how nurses can use their skills and knowledge to influence…
