Nurses on Boards
Why Nurses on Boards?
Often, health care, business, and policy leadership does not reflect the voice of nursing. Increasing the involvement of nurses in high level leadership would contribute to a more stable workforce and, in turn, positively impact patient quality and safety. Additionally, governance and Board service benefits nurses, providing nurse leaders with additional opportunities to sharpen leadership skills, broaden perspectives and support the mission and vision of highly visible organizations.
What is the Center Doing About It?
To address this issue, the Center is working with stakeholders in several states to educate the health care and business community on the value of nurses in leadership positions and working with nursing leaders in those states to prepare them for these leadership roles.