The Value of Including the Nursing Perspective in the Boardroom.

In response to the Future of Nursing Report, the Nurses on Boards Coalition promotes the health of communities and the nation by engaging nurses in board service. Nurses possess knowledge and skills that when leveraged in boardroom discussions and decisions may impact the health of the populations served by the board. This article highlights the insights of organizational board leaders, as they describe the impact and influence of nurse board members within their organizations.