The Reason I Serve

For advice and inspiration, we invite you to read the real life experiences from nurses serving on all types of boards, large and small, local and national, healthcare and non-healthcare related to learn more about their paths to the boardroom.

Donna Ingram DNP, MSN, RN

Just wanting to make a difference by serving in this capacity
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- DNP, MSN, RN
Boards: Susan G Komen Central Georgia, Georgia Association for Nursing Education
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Sandra D Daniel PhD, RN

As 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

- PhD, RN
Boards: Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center Board of Directors, SOWEGA-AHEC Board of Directors (Chair), Emory Prevention Research Center Community Advisory Board
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Lisa Crane MSN, RN

I lead a nurse-led, evidence based community health program in Indiana (Nurse-Family Partnership), and wanted to bring attention to nurse’s role in community health, and in addressing social determinants of health Continue Reading

- MSN, RN
Boards: Indiana Center for Nursing, Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
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Vivienne Friday EdD, RN

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- EdD, RN
Boards: CLN Advisory Board
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Dr. Liane Connelly PhD, RN, NEA-BC Assistant Dean

I was inspired to have the opportunity to have an impact on health and healthcare on a broader scale. For the past 35 years of my nursing career I have had a growing observation of the impact of board work, and how participation in these types of activities can make a huge impact-more than care for one or two patients directly; board participation shapes care for thousands, or even millions of persons. Continue Reading

- PhD, RN, NEA-BC Assistant Dean
Boards: Nebraska Center for Nursing: Chair, Behavioral Health Education Consortium Executive Committee, State of Nebraska Credentialing Review Board
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