Nurses on Boards: A National Imperative
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1Author Affiliation: Director, Magnet Recognition Program®, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland.
Abstract:
Nurses are a natural fit for board service. They represent the biggest segment of the healthcare workforce, consistently rank as the nation's most trusted profession, and play a huge role on the frontlines of healthcare. Why, then, are so few nurses serving on boards today? This month's Magnet Perspectives column examines a nationwide effort to address this gap. We explore the benefits of board service for nurses, their hospitals, and their communities and identify opportunities for chief nursing officers (CNOs) to incorporate board work into their existing programs.
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