NOBC 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 ...
Read MoreNOBC News December 2023 – Creating the Future Together
Read NOBC’s December News HERE. This month Kimberly Ann Cleveland, PhD., JD, RN, C-MBC, C-MPC reflects on 2023 and her 2-year term as NOBC Board Chair. She reminds us that, "At a time when every decision is complex, providing the power of the voice of nursing in the board room is essential. This is the voice that quells the spirit ...
Read MoreNOBC News November 2023 – Open to Opportunity
Read NOBC’s November News HERE. This month Sarah M. Killian, DNP, RN, NEA-BC outlines three essential aspects of being “Open to Opportunity". She urges nurses to embrace innovation, collaborate and network, and advocate for the nursing profession. In our Featured Story, Cris Pinzon, MSNEd, MPH RN shares how she integrates board service awareness into her teaching, generating inspiration and opportunities ...
Read MoreNOBC News October 2023 – Seeking Fresh Perspectives
Read NOBC’s October News HERE. This month Kenya Williams, EdD, MBA, MSN, RN, RP, CAE, FNYAM explains why it is essential for nurses to seek fresh perspectives and embrace change. She urges nurses to be open, bold, and fiercely mentor nursing students and new nurses to actively pursue leadership and board positions. In our Featured Story, Holly Kapusinski, MSN, RN, ...
Read MoreNOBC News September 2023 – Welcoming Transitions
Read NOBC’s September News HERE. This month Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAONL, FNAP, FAAN explains why having the right perspective on change and the right combination of transition management skills are necessary for nurses to be able to manage the new changes and disruptions that challenge the healthcare system. In our Featured Story, Berthilde Dufrene, DNP, MSNEd, BSN, ...
Read MoreNOBC News August 2023 – Renewing your Mind and Spirit
Read NOBC’s August News HERE. This month Mary Dickow, MPA, FAAN discusses how, as leaders, in addition to fostering the mission of NOBC, we also have a responsibility to role model the notion of finding moments of solace in the midst of our busy lives. She asks the question, "How often do we truly pause, take time to reflect, and ...
Read MoreNOBC News April 2023 – Forward Thinking
Read NOBC’s April News HERE. This month Colleen Morley, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM explains what "forward thinking" means to her: positioning ourselves well for a future we cannot predict, while at the same time striving to create the future that we want. In our Featured Story, Connie Jastremski, RN, MS, MBA, ANP shares how board service helps ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 nurse. In our Featured Story, Susan K. Chrostowski, DNP, APRN, ANP-C, shares why advocacy in the board room is critical for the advancement of all nurses. Finally, check out our ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 well as local community boards, what positive influences might I have and what can I offer others?" In our Featured Story, we introduce The Nursing Beat, a leading digital healthcare ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 each other rise up." In our Featured Story, Cheryl L. Fattibene DNP, MSN, MPH, CRNP shares how her role as board member allowed her to advocate for a mentorship program ...
Read MoreNOBC 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. How can you thoughtfully extend that practice to the larger community around you through board service?" In our Featured Story, Patricia Hensley, DNP, RN shares why nurses are uniquely qualified ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 in the board room. In our Featured Story, Judith M. Scott, PhD, RN shares how her own experience in the board room as a nurse has evolved her thinking about ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 you might be in need of support yourself!). In our Featured Story, MaryAnne P. Shannon, PhD, MSN, BSN, GCNS-BC, RN, explains how she supports her community and fellow nurses through ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 our Featured Story, Debra A. Kosko, DNP, MN, FNP-BC, FAANP, explains the importance of the nursing perspective for decision-making on boards. Finally, read our special announcement congratulating NOBC's newest scholarship ...
Read MoreNOBC 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, along with Angela Wright, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC's story about nurses reach across the globe. Finally, a special NOBC board placement celebration with Teal-Bio!
Read MoreNOBC 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, NE-BC, CMSRN’s story about the seeds of board service success. Finally, recognition of over 20 NOBC Member Organizations, Affiliates, Strategic Partners, Sponsors and Grantors - Thank you!
Read MoreNOBC 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 story on her board service on an Age Friendly Committee. Finally, a career opportunity with NOBC!
Read MoreNOBC 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 makes an impact on the healthcare and pharma boards she serves on. Finally, check out an NOBC resource, part of the Lippincott NursingCenter Podcast Series, featuring Lisa Kreeger, PhD, RN, ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 Kidd's story on how to overcome imposter syndrome in board service. Finally, check out an NOBC resource on The Impact and Importance of Nursing. The image in Melanie Prince's Leadership ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 say no, along with Gina Thomas' story on how her nursing experience helps her create new perspectives and priorities in the boardroom. Finally, check out an NOBC resource on Projecting ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 with Kris Carlson's story on how approaching board leadership with a team mindset helps highlight value each member brings to the boardroom. Finally, check out an NOBC resource on Leading ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 health, along with Melanie F. Ham's story on how being a nurse serving on a board can bring multi-focal perspective to the work being done. Finally, check out an NOBC ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 with Andrea Teitel's story on how being a nurse serving on a board has encouraged fellow board members to stretch their limits. Finally, check out an NOBC resource on Empowering ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 the role it plays in effecting social justice, along with Rivka Gross' (Mobella Health) perspective on nursing's impact on progress in entrepreneurship. Finally, check out an NOBC resource on The ...
Read MoreNOBC 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 chaotic of times, along with Sharon Burch’s (New Directions for Nurses; Hawaii Yoga Institute) perspective on board leadership. Finally, check out an NOBC resource on Age-Friendly Communities and Gerontological Nursing.
Read MoreNOBC 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 on your local school board; and a helpful article about non-profit board service from Board Source. Click the link above to read!
Read MoreNOBC 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) journey to the boardroom, where he now brings passion and skill to preserving woodlands. Finally, check out some of NOBC's favorite resources for board readiness - linked in our resources ...
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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.