Purpose
Ongoing and rapid changes in health care, nursing, government, and technology underpin the need for communication and collaboration between nursing education programs and the community they serve. This advisory board provides insight into trends affecting nursing practice, nursing job development and job placement. It also assists in evaluation of program effectiveness, program advocacy and promotion, and support of the nursing program.
Function
The advisory board role is purely advisory. The board has no administrative, management, personnel, or budgetary authority or responsibility, and is not a policy making body. The sole function is to provide support and advice for the nursing education program.
Activities
The advisory board offers recommendations:
- In the development of short and long range plans.
- Regarding existing and future curriculum content.
- To assist in public relations.
- Regarding other matters as needed.
Membership
The membership of the advisory board is representative of the community and employment market served by the Nurse Education Department. It is composed primarily of individuals in the community and employment market who are impacted by the program and who impact the program.
Advisory Board Members 2023-2024
Marissa Andrew
BHCC Alumni
Kathleen Ashe
Adjunct faculty, Regis College, ACEN Peer evaluator
Li Chen
Nurse Administrator, South Cove Manor
Allison Cohn
Director, Boston Welcome Back Center
Jeanne Holgersen
BHCC Alumni, Clinical Director for Commonwealth Clinical Services
Alvin Lim
Executive Director Wingate Healthcare
Elise Morgan
BHCC Alumni
Rebecca Tachick Mellen
BHCC Alumni
Christine Salvucci
Clinical Associate Professor UMass Boston
Diane Shea
Associate Dean and Professor of Nursing, Emmanuel College