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Essays

  • Degrees of Impact: An Overall Strategy for Thinking about Board Appointments
    Angela Barron McBride, PhD, RN, FAAN, Founding Chair, Institute for Nursing Leadership
  • The Process of Getting Appointed to Boards
    Catherine L. Gilliss, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Board Roles and Responsibilities: Before you say yes... ASK
    Rita Wray, MBA, RNC, FAAN
  • The Importance of Personal Relationships
    Patrick DeLeon, PhD, JD, MPH
  • Targeting a Board
    Louise Woerner, MBA, FAAN
  • Policy Opportunities in a Presidential Election Year
    Darlene J. Curley, MS, RN, FAAN
  • Attaining a Seat at the Table
    Rita Wray, MBA, RNC, FAAN
  • What’s the Difference between For-Profit and Non-Profit Boards?
    Catherine L. Gilliss, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Finding a Mentor to Guide You in Your Appointment
    Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Turning a Deficit into an Advantage
    Joanne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Sharpening Your Financial Skills
    Louise Woerner, MBA, FAAN
  • Fundamental Steps to Take to be Nominated/Elected to a Board
    Randy A. Jones, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Board Vetting 101: The Process
    Rita Wray, MBA, RN, BC, FAAN
  • Similarities and Differences Between Governmental and Private Agency Boards
    Ada Sue Hinshaw, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Building the Business, Legal and Quality Case
    Joanne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Beginning a Career in Board Service: Perspectives on a Consultation
    Catherine L. Gilliss, PhD, RN, FAAN and Alison Atwater, MSN, RN

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