Kathryn Rudd
Kathryn Rudd
- DNP, MSN, BSN, RNC-NIC, C-NPTTCredentials DNP, MSN, BSN, RNC-NIC, C-NPTT
Place of Employment: Cuyahoga Community College
Which Nursing Organizations are you currently a member of? NANN, ANN, Sigma Theta Tau, Golden Key
Board(s) currently serving on: MembershipTell us about your journey to the boardroom. What inspired you to seek a leadership position?
Desire to become more involved in the professionWhat are you doing to ensure you continue to grow and develop as a leader?
Trying to take courses, stay current, and remain certifiedWhat impact have you had serving on a board? Example?
Nothing yetWhat advice would you give someone going into a board leadership position for the first time?
Keep trying, it’s hard to break inWhat are a few resources you would recommend to someone looking to gain insight into becoming a better leader and eventually obtaining a board position?
Go to online organizationsWhy do you feel it is important for nurses to serve on boards?
To be involved to impact the profession.What do you think is the most significant barrier to nurses serving on boards?
Knowledge about what is available.
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.