How to Join a Board: A Practical Guide

J Contin Educ Nurs. 2018 Dec 1;49(12):559-562. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20181116-07.

Abstract

In October 2010, the Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released The Future of Nursing report. One way that "Recommendation 7: Prepare and enable nurses to lead change and advance health" has been operationalized has been placing nurses on boards, and nursing organizations have urged their constituents to serve in this capacity. This article outlines steps for obtaining an invitation to join a board. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2018;49(12):559-562.].

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Governing Board / standards*
  • Guidelines as Topic*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, U.S., Health and Medicine Division / organization & administration*
  • Nurse's Role*
  • Nursing Staff*
  • Societies, Nursing / standards*
  • United States