Nurses on Boards Coalition: Leading Beyond the Bedside

A nurse’s voice is more than clinical expertise – it's a perspective rooted in compassion and advocacy. Nurses are at the heart of care delivery, spending more time with patients and families than any other healthcare professionals. They witness both the clinical and deeply human moments, ensuring that every patient feels seen, heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.

These experiences give nurses a unique lens on what truly drives high-quality outcomes. When that insight reaches the boardroom, decisions become more patient-centered, more effective, and better aligned with community needs.

Why OU Health Nurses?

As Oklahoma’s flagship academic health system, OU Health nurses deliver high‑quality, research‑driven, multidisciplinary care for patients with complex conditions, combining clinical expertise with innovation and collaboration. By raising the standard for exceptional nursing care and creating a culture of excellence, our nurses are uniquely positioned to serve on boards, shape policy, and advance health equity in our community.

Why Serve on Boards?

Serving on boards offers opportunities to:

• Influence meaningful change
• Transform care delivery
• Uphold the highest standards of care
• Elevate OU Health’s nursing presence at the state and national level

OU Health Partnership with the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC)

OU Health has partnered with the NOBC to elevate professional practice and amplify our nurses’ influence.

NOBC works nationally and at the state level to build healthier communities by increasing nurses’ presence and influence on corporate, health-related, and other boards, panels, and commissions.

This partnership helps ensure our nurses’ expertise and perspective help lead the way in shaping the future of healthcare in Oklahoma.

Get Involved

Interested in leading beyond the bedside? Here’s how you can start:

1. Create Your Nurses on Boards Coalition Profile
Take a few minutes to create a profile on the NOBC website by selecting Register and completing the steps. This ensures any current board service is recognized and signals your interest in future opportunities.

2. Explore Resources
Visit the NOBC Resource Library for helpful content like the Board Readiness Assessment, Cover Letter Guide, and Boardroom Basics.

Learn More About NOBC