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Celebrating National Mentoring Month
As 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.…
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Founders and Emeritus Series: Where Are They Now? Marla J. Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN
Both 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…
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January 2026 Board Appointments & Elections
Each 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…
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Humana Partners with Nurses on Boards Coalition to Mentor Future Nursing Leaders
Today, Humana announced a groundbreaking partnership with us to launch the Mentoring for Success program, aimed at guiding the next generation of nurses. Backed by an initial $110,000 gift from Humana, the program will begin in early 2026, matching 50 nursing students with experienced Humana nurses as mentors. Ongoing support of $90,000 annually will sustain the initiative. This this builds off the…
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Honoring Newly Elected and Appointed Nurse Leaders
Nurse leadership momentum continues to build as 39 nurse leaders take on new board roles across healthcare, education, and community organizations. With 21 elected and 18 appointed, each brings expertise, lived experience, and a commitment to advancing better outcomes. We’re proud to highlight every nurse stepping into governance. Newly Appointed to Boards Newly Elected to…
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NOBC Board Members Join 2026 AAN Fellows
The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) proudly celebrates four of our board members who have been selected for induction into the American Academy of Nursing’s 2026 Class of Fellows. This prestigious recognition honors nurse leaders whose influence strengthens health policy, advances equity, and elevates the profession’s impact across communities and care systems. Their induction reflects not only their individual…
