NLI Established
In July of 2010, Nurse Leaders of Idaho (NLI) was incorporated as a sister organization to the Idaho Alliance of leaders in Nursing. NLI is a professional membership organization which represents the unified voice of nursing leadership throughout Idaho. Its mission is to assure a quality nursing workforce for Idaho's future.
The membership of NLI is diversified and includes nurse executives and managers, nursing program directors, deans and professors, as well as leaders from public health, industry, advanced practice and regulation. NLI has individual, affiliate and organizational members. Its Board of Directors reflects the diversity of its membership and includes regional positions from all over Idaho.
NLI:
- Provides membership services including networking opportunities and professional development
- Sponsors nursing leadership continuing education conferences
- Provides nursing workforce and health policy advocacy
- Offers career services
- Manages the Nurse Refresher Program
- Is a chapter affiliate of the American Organization of Nurse Executives
The office of the NLI and IALN is located in Boise at 615 North Seventh Street, where it occupies space in the Idaho Hospital Association building. The IHA is a separate organization and strategic partner.
Margaret Wainwright Henbest ,Executive Director
Email: mhenbest@nurseleaders.org or call 208 367-1171