Nurses can even act as a consultant on a board. Having non-clinical members only on a board which affects workflow and decision-making in patient care areas can lead to unrealistic expectations and even patient safety issues. Without front-line staff buy-in, change is pretty much doomed. Morale and productivity can also decrease. Nurses can work to influence decision-making to ensure safe patient care while at the same time, increasing efficiency and decreasing cost.

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The best way to affect change is to be a change agent. Serving on a board not only helps nurses sharpen their leadership skills and network professionally, but it helps them improve the quality of care for patients and communities as well.

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Amanda Bucceri Androus, RN, BSN
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