• NOBC Board Members Join 2026 AAN Fellows

    The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) proudly celebrates four of our board members who have been selected for induction into the American Academy of Nursing’s 2026 Class of Fellows. This prestigious recognition honors nurse leaders whose influence strengthens health policy, advances equity, and elevates the profession’s impact across communities and care systems.  Their induction reflects not only their individual…

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NOBC Board Members Join 2026 AAN Fellows

The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) proudly celebrates four of our board members who have been selected for induction into the American Academy of Nursing’s 2026 Class of Fellows. This prestigious recognition honors nurse leaders whose influence strengthens health policy, advances equity, and elevates the profession’s impact across communities and care systems. 

Their induction reflects not only their individual achievements, but also the collective power of nurse leaders serving on boards to shape decisions that improve health for all. Congratulations to ALL the new Fellows, we look forward to celebrating each of you at the Academy.  

Nicole George, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, NOBC Board Member, Press Ganey 

Jason Mott, PhD, RN, Secretary NOBC Board, University of Wisconsin and American Association for Men in Nursing  

Veronica Vital, PhD, MSN, MLS, RN, NOBC Board Member, National Association of Hispanic Nurses and Alverno College 

Carol T. Weingarten, PhD, RN, ANEF, NOBC Board Member, Villanova University and National Student Nurses Association