EPS 007: Marsha Battee interviews Dr. Renee Thompson, Founder and CEO of Healthy Workforce Institute

Dr. Renee Thompson is a sought after speaker, author, consultant, and leading authority
on creating healthy workforces by eliminating bullying and incivility. With 27 years as a
clinical nurse, nurse educator, quality manager, and nurse executive, Dr. Thompson
is an expert on workplace bullying and incivility, and spends the majority of her time
working with healthcare organizations that want to cultivate a healthy workforce.

Renee is the Founder of The Healthy Workforce Institute. She has been repeatedly published, interviewed, and awarded for her work to educate, connect, and inspire current and future nurses. She is the author of several books and is in demand as a keynote speaker. She is also a frequent invited guest on radio, podcasts, webinars, and online social media platforms.

In 2016, Renee received the Nursing Excellence award as a nurse entrepreneur to honor her work to eliminate workplace bullying. She received the first Outstanding Nursing Alumni for Excellence in Leadership Award and Distinguished Alumni recognition from her alma mater, and was a finalist in the Healthcare Heroes Awards as a Healthcare Provider in her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. Her blog has won numerous awards
as a Top Nursing Blog “must-read” by the online nursing community and her anti-bullying videos are viewed by healthcare organizations around the world.

Renee is one of only 26 nurses in the world who have achieved the prestigious certified speaking professional designation and in 2018 was recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top Ten Voices in Healthcare for her contribution to their global online healthcare community. Renee has a Masters degree in Nursing Education and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Pittsburgh.

Let's welcome Dr. Thompson on the episode.