Today’s discussion is led once again by health care consultant and Nursing Economic$ Editorial Board member Dr. Rhonda Anderson. Participants include Ms. Kimberly Harper, Ms. Rita Wray, Ms. Jana Bitton. In today's episode, you will hear a review of the work being done with board placement at the national level and how it relates to the state, regional, and local level, including the preparation, support, and successful placement of nurses on boards at all levels.

The Nurses on Boards Coalition represents national and state efforts by nurses and others working to build healthier communities in America. Their mission is to improve the health of communities and the nation through the service of nurses on boards and other governing bodies. The Nurses on Boards Coalition’s intent is to ensure that at least 10,000 board seats are held by nurses by 2020, as well as raise awareness that all boards will benefit from the unique perspective of nurses to achieve the goals of improved health and efficient and effective health care systems at the local, state and national levels.

Ms. Kimberly Harper, MS, RN, FAAN, is the Chief Executive Officer, Indiana Center for Nursing, Nursing Lead, Indiana Action Coalition-National Future of Nursing Campaign; and Chair of the Board of Directors for Nurses on Boards Coalition.

Ms. Jana Bitton MPA, is the Executive Director at the Oregon Center for Nursing.

Ms. Rita Wray, MBA, RN, BC, FAAN, is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wray Enterprises, Inc.

Dr. Rhonda Anderson, DNSc(h), MPA, BS, RN, FAAN, LFACHE, is a former executive with Banner Health, including CEO of Cardon Children's Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. She is currently a healthcare consultant for RMA Consulting, and serves on numerous boards, including the Nursing Economic$ Editorial Board.

For more information about the Nurses on Boards Coalition, visit the coalition’s website at https://www.nursesonboardscoalition.org; and look for the Nurses on Boards Coalition column in the Nursing Economic$ journal.

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