FNF Academy Member Governance - Florence Nightingale Foundation

The Florence Nightingale Foundation continues to support and advise organisations on best practice in relation to shared governance. Our own governance of the FNF Academy Membership enables this horizontal structure to exercise power for our Membership, Alumni and Friends of FNF.

Nurses, Midwives, Nursing Associates and Students from FNF Academy Member Organisations are able to influence the decision-making and policy influence of the Florence Nightingale Foundation Academy via our Membership Advisory Group or our Shared Governance Forum (find out more below). We are committed to ensuring diversity of voice in our decision-making structures and therefore have protected seats e.g. workplace setting which are regularly reviewed.

Those working for member organisations can also get involved by applying to join one of our Subject Expert Groups (Early Career, Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Sustainability).

Principles of shared governance include multidirectional communication that is consistent and trustworthy and the creation of a shared vision. Our shared governance structures ensure the voice of nursing and midwifery staff and students are at the centre of everything we do and guide our strategic priorities.

Our annual Academy Members’ Symposium also plays an important role in hearing from both established and early career nursing and midwifery leaders by facilitating an opportunity to receive the latest updates on progress as well as influence future focus. This years Members Symposium will take place on 30 September in Reading.

FNF Academy Membership Advisory Group (MAG)

Members of the Membership Advisory Group help drive the direction of the FNF Academy and membership development. They meet virtually, every three months.

FNF Academy Membership Advisory Group Members

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Rosa Waddingham

Chair of Academy Advisory Board

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Esme Blyth

Academy Advisory Board Member

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Dr Louise Bramley

Academy Advisory Board Member

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Josh Hammond

Academy Advisory Board Member

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Carol Kefford

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Jacqueline Leigh

Academy Advisory Board Member

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Jess Sainsbury

Academy Advisory Board Member

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FNF Shared Governance Forum (SGF)

The FNF Shared Governance Forum is an opportunity to influence nursing and midwifery policy. It is responsible for informing the FNF Academy Membership Advisory Group, and the FNF Subject Expert Groups, of the priorities faced by nurses and midwives at the point of care. Members meet virtually, once every three months, and come from a wide range of backgrounds and bands.

FNF Shared Governance Forum Members

Dr Louise Bramley

Chair of Shared Governance Forum

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