To improve the health of communities
through the service of nurses on boards and other bodies
Welcome to the Nurses on Boards Coalition website
Our mission is to improve the health of communities through the service of nurses on boards and other bodies. All boards benefit from the unique perspective of nurses to achieve the goals of improved health and efficient and effective health care systems at the local, state and national levels.
On this website you will find many resources that are designed to assist nurses in building leadership skills. We also invite organizations to engage with nurses through our site and invite them to become a part of their board.
We hope that you will take advantage of these resources and help us in our journey to improve the health of those across the nation!
Our culture integrates its Guiding Principles throughout organizational operations to cultivate inclusive collaboration in leadership to advance our mission. NOBC champions and advocates for meaningful actions to ensure representation of all nurses in roles that improve the health of our communities while valuing equity, belonging, inclusion, diversity, and justice.
Thank you!
NOBC Honor Roll
Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) Honor Roll 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.
Do you serve on a board?
The NOBC defines a board as a decision-making body with strategic influence to improve the health of communities nationwide. This includes corporate, governmental, non-profit, advisory, or governance boards or commissions, panels, or task forces that have fiduciary or strategic responsibility.
Updates
- Celebrating National Mentoring MonthAs we celebrate National Mentoring Month, NOBC is excited to launch the new Mentoring for Success program in partnership with Humana, expanding opportunities for nurses to grow, lead, and thrive. Below is a reflection from Vernell DeWitty, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, of Pourquois Diversity Consulting LLC and NOBC’s Leader of the Mentoring for Success Program.… Read more: Celebrating National Mentoring Month
- Founders and Emeritus Series: Where Are They Now? Marla J. Weston, PhD, RN, FAANBoth Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein have been attributed with saying, “A vision without execution is just a hallucination.” Throughout my career, I have focused on filling the gap between vision and execution. I have clearly seen the myriad of possibilities that nursing offers the world and have stepped in to build long-lasting structures to… Read more: Founders and Emeritus Series: Where Are They Now? Marla J. Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Leading with Purpose: How Strategic Nursing Leadership Shapes GovernanceStrategic leadership is essential in today’s complex healthcare landscape, and nurses are uniquely equipped to bring that perspective into boardrooms and governance spaces. In this Q&A, Vi-Anne Antrum, NP, MBA, RN, NEA-NC, CENP, FACHE, shares how her experience has shaped her approach to leadership, influence, and service. Her insights highlight the power of nursing expertise in driving organizational strategy, strengthening community partnerships,… Read more: Leading with Purpose: How Strategic Nursing Leadership Shapes Governance
- January 2026 Board Appointments & ElectionsEach month, nurses across the country share their new board appointments and elections with the Nurses on Boards Coalition. These leaders bring essential expertise, community insight, and system ‑level thinking to the organizations they serve. We’re proud to celebrate the nurses who reported new board roles this month. Newly Appointed to Boards Newly Elected to… Read more: January 2026 Board Appointments & Elections
- Why Nurses Belong in Governance: A Q&A with Laarni FlorencioNurses bring a perspective to governance that is grounded in care, advocacy, and real-world impact. In this Q&A series, we sit down with nurse leaders who are serving on boards and shaping decisions that influence organizations, communities, and the profession. Through their own words, they share how they found their way to the boardroom, what… Read more: Why Nurses Belong in Governance: A Q&A with Laarni Florencio