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Become a NursesBond member and satisfy your annual certification requirements while attending social networking and educational events throughout the year! Plus, get 2 FREE CEUs!
Your Year as a Nursesbond Member
30
CEUs so that you can keep your license up to date
9
Workshops focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, and work-life synergy
4
Social opportunities to network, meet new professionals, find a mentor, and grow as a professional.
1
Annual ELEX Conference and job fair designed for you to be your best or find your next opportunity
Mission
At NursesBond, you can count on us to provide purposeful networking and professional development to be intentional in leadership, education, and entrepreneurship as a healthcare professional.
Our Partners
What Makes NursesBond Unique
NursesBond is a professional organization dedicated to providing you with social and educational experiences to further your career as a health care professional. In addition to earning CEUs, you'll have a chance to learn, connect, collaborate, and bond with other healthcare professionals just like you.
Here's How:
Annual Conference & Job Fair
Earn 10 CEUs for attending the NursesBond Annual Education, Leadership, Education Experience (ELEX) Conference in October.
Workshops and Seminars
Earn 12 CEUs for attending 9 of 12 monthly workshops and webinars focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, education, and more!
Social Night Events
Earn 2 CEUs each for attending networking social nights designed to honor healthcare heroes, celebrate victories, meet new professionals, and let loose for a few hours.
A NursesBond Membership is Perfect for
What our members say
I love that NursesBond focuses on us building relationships, bonding, and learning and growing as a professional! I've grown so much since being introduced to NursesBond. I'm glad we get CEUs because it makes it a win-win experience. Plus, I met my wife at a social night! How cool!
★★★★★
Current NursesBond Member
Behind the Scenes With NursesBond
Here are some past moments with the NursesBond membership community.
Annual Conferences
Job Fairs
Workshops & Seminars
Networking Social Nights
Become a NursesBond Member
Everything you need to be your best as a healthcare professional!
Silver
Perfect for Nurses and Nursing Home Admins to meet your annual certification requirements.
A total of 30 CEUs a year (for Nurses and Nursing Home Admins)
Discounted ELEX Conference Admission (savings of $99)
1 free ticket to a networking Social night (savings of $59)
$10 off each Networking Social Night ticket (savings of $30)
9 Workshops and Seminars for leadership, entrepreneurship, education, and work-life synergy (savings of $423)
Invitation to annual Job Fair
10% tuition discount at partner institutions
$199/yr
Platinum
Perfect for Nurses, non-Nurses, and other healthcare professionals who want guidance and coaching to pursue entrepreneurship.
A total of 30 CEUs a year (for Nurses and Nursing Home Admins)
Discounted ELEX Conference Admission (savings of $99)
1 free ticket to a networking Social night (savings of $59)
$10 off each Networking Social Night ticket (savings of $30)
9 Workshops and Seminars for leadership, entrepreneurship, education, and work-life synergy (savings of $423)
Invitation to annual Job Fair
10% tuition discount at partner institutions
60-minute Nurse Entrepreneur Coaching Call (Valued at $147)
$247/yr
Gold
Perfect for Nurses, non-nurses, and other healthcare professionals who want guidance and coaching as a leader.
A total of 30 CEUs a year (for Nurses and Nursing Home Admins)
Discounted ELEX Conference Admission (savings of $99)
1 free ticket to a networking Social night (savings of $59)
$10 off each Networking Social Night ticket (savings of $30)
9 Workshops and Seminars for leadership, entrepreneurship, education, and work-life synergy (savings of $423)
Invitation to annual Job Fair
10% tuition discount at partner institutions
Discounted enrollment to Aspiring Leaders Insitute (savings of $100)
60-minute Nurse Leader Coaching Call (Valued at $147)
$297/year
Meet the NursesBond Team
Chibunna E. Nwaobia Ph.D., RN. (Dr. Chibu) is the founder and Executive Director of NursesBond Inc, a leadership, educational, and social network for healthcare professionals.
He believes in helping individuals in any capacity to gain the momentum to live their dreams and aspirations. He believes that the best way to effect change is through education and collaboration which has the power to make an impact on the lives of individuals. That's why he focuses on combining professionalism and networking to promote social change.
Dr. Chibu is a lifelong learner and a transformational leader with tremendous contributions to healthcare. He has contributed immensely to not only saving lives but coaching and transforming other nurses and healthcare leaders to follow their passion and make the healthcare system better than they met it.
He is currently a board member and Membership chair for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of Southern California. He is a member of the Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL), American Nurses Association (ANA), and National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE).
Dr. Tricia Kassab, RN, EdD., FACHE, CPHQ, CPHRM, HACP
Tricia Kassab is the District VP of Quality & Patient Safety at Palomar Health in San Diego, CA. Tricia is a systems thinker and is passionate about patient safety and mitigating preventable patient harm. She is the Immediate Past President of Healthcare Executives of Southern California. In addition, Tricia is an
adjunct professor at the University of Massachusetts Global University in the School of Business.
Dr. Kassab’s background as an RN began in the cardiovascular ICU at Mass General. She has worked at high-performing organizations across the nation over her 35+ years of professional career.
Tricia holds a doctorate degree in education, specifically organizational leadership from Brandman
University, which is part of the Chapman University system. She is a reviewer for the Journal of Healthcare Quality. Tricia is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and is a certified professional in healthcare quality. Additionally, Tricia holds a healthcare accreditation certificate
professional.
Outside of work, Tricia has 2 sons in their 20’s, one of whom works at EPIC, the electronic health record company in Wisconsin. Her youngest son graduated Chapman University in computer science and will complete his master’s degree in 2022. In her spare time, Tricia enjoys Zumba classes; reading,
computerized sewing and Netflix!
Alicia Truelove, MSN, RN, CV-BC, NPD-BC is a registered nurse with over 15 years of healthcare experience. She is board certified in Nursing Professional Development and Cardiovascular nursing and is an experienced educator and mentor. In 2022-2023, Alicia was one of six California nurses selected to participate in the American Nurses Association/California’s Advocacy Fellowship Institute with a focus on increasing the representation of nurses in media.
She is passionate about advocating for the future of nursing as well as advancing policy to improve healthcare delivery for all. After completing her graduate degree in Nursing/Clinical Systems Leadership, she realized that systems thinking has the ability to easily improve workflows and hopes to encourage the use of 3D problem-solving to tackle problematic healthcare working environments.
Currently, she is president of the Friends of Regional Parks of San Bernardino County and an active member of the American Nurses Association, National Association of Hispanic Nurses, and Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association. Alicia lives in San Bernardino County and enjoys spending time outdoors with her two children and Great Pyrenees, Luna.
Jonathan Westall, FACHE is currently the Vice President of Ancillary Services at MLK Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles. He previously held multiple positions at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena including Manager of Security, Director of Security, and finally Director of Support Services. Prior to
working in the acute care setting, Jonathan oversaw Security, Emergency Response, and Parking operations for Sony PlayStation and its subsidiary groups across the United States. Jonathan spent 8 years working in various Federal, State, and local correctional facilities where he oversaw security
operations for an incarcerated population.
Jonathan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice w/ a minor in Sociology from Upper Iowa University and a Master’s degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Grand Canyon University. He is also a graduate of ACHE’s Senior Executive Program. He is a volunteer leader with IAHSS and was the
LA/OC Chapter Chair for 3 years, and served on the International Board as Vice-Chair.
He also chaired The Hospital Association of Southern California’s Safety and Security Committee from 2018 to 2020 and
remains an active member. He is currently Treasurer for ACHE of SoCal.
Jonathan is a native of Massachusetts and is a huge Boston sports fan. He enjoys hiking, working out,
and true crime documentaries.
Kelly Martinez, RN, MBA, FACHE, EDAC
Kelly is the co-founder of Hallsta, a healthcare consulting firm specializing in the healthcare project management focusing on the design, construction, activation, and licensing of healthcare facilities. Kelly is a registered nurse with an Executive Master of Business Administration, she is a current Fellow of the American College of Health Executives (FACHE), a member of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design (NIHD), and certified in Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC).
Kelly volunteers with medical missionaries worldwide and at her church, leading the Audio/Visual production team. Kelly and her husband, Ralph, have three children. They love spending time camping at Yosemite, playing soccer, and caring for their “Martinez Hobby Farm.”
Frequently asked questions
Got questions? We've got answers.
Q: How can I become a member?
NursesBond offers three membership options. Based on the benefits you'd like to receive, you can choose the membership level that works best for you. Once you make your payment, you'll immediately get access to member benefits, be invited to the next event and webinar, and a NursesBond Members Only portal. Click here to become a NursesBond Member
Q: What makes NursesBond different than other organizations or NurseCE4Less?
NursesBond is a professional organization that brings healthcare professionals together to bond, learn, connect, and collaborate. One of the many benefits of being a member of NursesBond is earning CEUs. In fact, earning CEUs is fun and rewarding with NursesBond. Click here to become a NursesBond Member.
Q: Are there other ways I can get involved?
Yes! We are always looking for speakers for our conference, and board members for the NursesBond Foundation. If you would like to be considered as a speaker at the next Education, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship (ELEX) Conference, click here to learn more and submit a proposal.
Q: What are the benefits of referring other nurses?
As a NursesBond Affiliate, you can be compensated up to $50 (one time) for each NursesBond member that signs up because of your recommendation. In addition to being an affiliate, you become eligible to start a NursesBond Chapter in your state with 100 active members. To learn more about NursesBond Chapters, email nursesbond@gmail.com.
Q: How long is the membership?
The NursesBond membership is an annual membership and will renew automatically unless you decide to cancel your membership before your renewal date.
Q: Is NursesBond only for Nurses?
NursesBond is not only for Nurses. However, our CEUs benefits are primarily for nurses. As you know, even as you advance as a healthcare professional, once a nurse always a nurse!
NursesBond is a membership organization dedicated to helping Nurse Professionals earn CEUs while growing as a professional, a nurse leader, or a nurse entrepreneur.
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11940 Foothill Blvd, #201
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Send us an email: nursesbond@gmail.com
Give us a call:
951-772-7013