Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC)

"Having nurses on boards provides an insight that other board members might not have. They provide a different perspective designed by their experiences with people from all stages of life and economics." --Cynthia Fronning, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, AS-BC, RAC-CT, CDONA, FACDONA, EFLP, CALN, QAPI-BC in this month's Letter From NOBC Leadership. Read the full letter here: https://lnkd.in/ghYYFdHN NADONA LTC #NursesOnBoards #NurseLeaders

NOBC News November 2024: Celebrating a Decade of Impact & Innovation has gone live! This month, we're highlighting the incredible ways nurses are driving change: Cynthia Fronning, RN, shares how nurses on boards champion innovation in long-term care and Aline Holmes, DNP, RN, makes history as the first nurse on the PennHealth Princeton Medical Center board, paving the way for transformative healthcare leadership. Read the full stories and discover more, here: https://lnkd.in/ghYYFdHN #NursesOnBoards #NurseLeaders

Spread Holiday Cheer with NOBC's 2024 Lovitude? Gratitude Cards! ?? Looking for a heartfelt way to celebrate the season of giving? These unique cards are perfect for expressing gratitude to the nurses in your life—or anyone who deserves a little extra joy! Suggested donation: $4.00/card Your donation goes even further thanks to our matching sponsors, AMN Healthcare and Cedars-Sinai! Order your cards today: https://lnkd.in/g2e7e9S8

With appreciation, we are proud to recognize NOBC Founding Healthcare Leadership Organization Strategic Partner, Galen College of Nursing. Thank you for your continued support of NOBC! #NursesOnBoards #NurseLeaders

Calling All Nurses! Are you ready to make a difference and explore exciting volunteer opportunities? Join AARP for a Virtual Open House and discover how you can contribute your nursing expertise to impactful initiatives. Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM ET Opportunities Include: ? Participating in Patient and Family Advisory Councils ? Recognizing extraordinary nurses with DAISY Awards ? Engaging in brain health initiatives and events ...and more! ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gS8NG3nQ Reminder: Don’t forget to register your current board service or your interest in serving on a board in the NOBC database: https://lnkd.in/eF-HHpN William Stoner Dr. Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, FAAN #NursesOnBoards #NurseLeaders

As we celebrate our 10 year anniversary, NOBC is launching our inaugural Honor Roll. This is a dedicated space on our website where, through your donation, you have the opportunity to honor a nurse who serves on a board or recognize your own board service. Special thanks to our NOBC Honor Roll Matching Supporters: NMB Global Leadership, LLC, Nancy Mannion DNP, RN, CEN, FAEN, President and Founder, NOBC Board Chair; Jeannine M. Rivet, Retired EVP UnitedHealth Group, active board member, corporate advisor, mentor, and coach. Nominate a nurse by donating here: https://lnkd.in/gTUdPWF6 #NursesOnBoards #NurseLeaders

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, FAAN, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Nurses on Boards Coalition! Dr. Edmonson will work closely alongside NOBC’s Executive Director Laurie Benson, BSN, through the end of the year. Dr. Edmonson brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership and a passion for advancing the nursing profession in boardrooms nationwide. As Dr. Edmonson shares, “I am honored to join NOBC, humbled to follow Laurie Benson, BSN, in the role, and to work alongside such a dedicated team. Together, we will continue to advocate for the critical role that nurses play in shaping healthcare, driving policy, and improving outcomes across health care and the business community, when they serve on boards.” Join us in welcoming Dr. Edmonson and click the link below to read the full story on NOBC’s exciting future! https://lnkd.in/gDw_ckXb #NursesOnBoards #NurseLeaders

"Hearing the stories of ethnic minorities in board leadership positions inspires and promotes culturally competent care that reflects the communities we serve." -- Marlon Garzo Saria, PhD, RN, AOCNS, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, FADLN, FAAN President, Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc, in this month's Letter from NOBC Leadership. Read the full letter in the NOBC News, available here: https://lnkd.in/gDw_ckXb #NursesOnBoards #NurseLeaders

NOBC Member Representatives, Kimberly Harper MS, RN, FAAN, Pam Rudisill, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, and Kimberly Cleveland, PHD, JD, MSN, RN, C-MBC, C-MPC, presented "The Value of Nurse Trustees: Building the Business Case for Increasing Diversity, Numbers, and Engagement of Nurse Trustees" at the American Academy of Nursing on November 1, 2024. Thank you, Kimberly, Pam, and Kim, for advancing the nursing voice and advocating for diversity and engagement at the highest levels! #NursesOnBoards #NurseLeaders

American Association for Men in Nursing’s 49th conference in St. Louis October 17-19 was an engaging and inspiring event! Opening keynote address was delivered by Sheldon D. Fields PhD, RN, FNP-BC, AACRN, FNAP, FAANP, FADLN, FAAN,14th President & CEO, National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Congratulations to VITAS Healthcare, NOBC Founding Strategic Partner, for being honored as the recipient of the AAMN/The DAISY Foundation Health Equity Team Award and to Laurie Benson, BSN, NOBC Executive Director, for receiving the President’s Award! Special thanks to Blake K. Smith MSN,RN FADLN, immediate past President, AAMN and outgoing AAMN NOBC Member Representative, Jason Mott PhD, RN, President, AAMN and incoming NOBC Member Representative, and Curry Bordelon, DNP, MBA, CRNP, ANEF, Vice President, AAMN and NOBC American Nurses Foundation Steering Committee for your leadership and support of our wonderful collaboration and partnership! #NursesonBoards #NurseLeaders