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Nurse leaders can increase their board presence despite declining numbers. This article offers strategies for nurses to become valuable voices in hospital governance.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Leadership
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • Numerous articles highlight the advantages of nurse participation in hospital governance.
  • The Nurses on Boards Coalition has actively promoted increasing nurse representation on boards.
  • Despite these efforts, the percentage of healthcare board positions held by nurses is declining.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify actionable strategies for nurse leaders to enhance their visibility and influence within hospital board settings.
  • To address the observed decrease in nurse representation on healthcare boards.

Main Methods:

  • This article synthesizes existing literature and expert recommendations.
  • It focuses on practical approaches for nurse leaders to assert their value at the board table.

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