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Dr. Renee Thompson

DNP, RN, FAONL, FAAN, CSP®

CEO & Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute —
international keynote speaker and the leading authority
on eradicating workplace bullying & incivility in
healthcare.

Biography

About Dr. Renee

As an international speaker and consultant, Dr. Renee Thompson tackles the professional challenges facing healthcare leaders today. With 30 years as a clinical nurse, nurse educator, and nurse executive, Dr. Thompson is an internationally recognized expert on creating a healthy workforce by eradicating
workplace bullying & incivility. She is in demand as a keynote speaker, hosts an award-winning blog, and is the author of several popular books on bullying and professional development.

Dr. Renee Thompson is the CEO & Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute and works with healthcare organizations to cultivate a professional workforce by addressing bullying, and incivility. Renee has authored several books including, “Do No Harm” Applies to Nurses Too!, and Enough! Eradicate Bullying & Incivility in Healthcare: Strategies for Front Line Leaders. 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.

Experience

30

years in clinical, education
& executive nursing

Recognition

Top 10

LinkedIn Voices in
Healthcare, 2018

Distinction

1 of 26

nurses worldwide with the
CSP® designation

Media Reel

See Dr. Renee on stage

Speaking Topics

Bullying & Incivility in Healthcare

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Creating Healthy Workforce Cultures

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Celebrating Nursing

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Burnout & Fatigue

In Focus

More of Dr. Renee

Published Works

Books by Dr. Renee Thompson

Do No Harm Applies to Nurses Too!

A solution to nurse bullying. Renee Thompson DNP, RN, FAONL, FAAN, CSP tackles the dirty secret that has plagued nursing for years — and how to protect yourself.

Enough! Eradicate Bullying & Incivility in Healthcare, 2nd Edition

A newly revised guide equipping healthcare leaders with practical tools, scripts, and strategies to stop bullying and build a culture of respect.
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