Trustee talking points
- The vast majority of the nation's hospitals and health systems do not have a nurse on their board.
- Adding nurses to boards adds diversity and a broader range of perspectives.
- Nurses' experience and skills lead to boards making more effective operational, financial and strategic decisions.
- There are a number of organizations and resources that can help health care organizations considering recruiting nurses to serve as trustees.
As a nurse and a trustee for many years, I know that a nurse on the
