• Why Nurses Belong in Governance: A Q&A with Laarni Florencio

    Nurses 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…

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  • NOBC Founders and Emeritus Series: Where Are They Now? – Susan Hassmiller, RN, PhD, FAAN

    I started SuLu Coaching and Consulting in 2021 with my husband, Dr. Lewis Sandy, about a year before I retired from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. I knew I was not finished contributing to nursing. I wanted to continue building the capacity of the next generation of nurse leaders in what I often refer 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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