Dr. Connie Bishop
Dr. Connie Bishop
- DNP, MBA, BC-NICredentials: DNP, MBA, BC-NI
Place of Employment: NC A&T State University
Which Nursing Organizations are you currently a member of: ANA, NCNA, NLN
Board(s) currently serving on: Patient and Family Advisory Group, Alamance Regional Hospital
Tell us about your journey to the boardroom. What inspired you to seek a leadership position?
Have been in leadership positions since 1982, including internationally, and have a desire to learn about leadership from a different view point.
What are you doing to ensure you continue to grow and develop as a leader?
On-going education and development in my faculty role, including seeking certification as a Nurse Educator. Continuous learning through reading, webinars and articles on leadership and education.
What impact have you had serving on a board? Example?
Educating non-healthcare board members on how healthcare works – reimbursement, length of stay and post-hospitalization. PFAG now creating orientation for new board members on these topics.
What advice would you give someone going into a board leadership position for the first time?
Do your homework! Listen, listen, listen. Take your que from experienced members.
What are a few resources you would recommend to someone looking to gain insight into becoming a better leader and eventually obtaining a board position?
Understand the professional boards that you’re a member of, understand the current issues of your profession and healthcare, understand your local/state communities, and volunteer when the position fits into your goal of being on a board; start small and get exposure.
Why do you feel it is important for nurses to serve on boards?
We are the largest healthcare providers – and we are with clients/patients 24/7/365. We’ve got the viewpoint of the consumer/customer. We put the ‘care’ in healthcare AND we are the most trusted profession for 16 years running.
What do you think is the most significant barrier to nurses serving on boards?
Lack of strategic planning and budget skills on our part. Lack of understanding the significant role we can play by boards. Lack of strategic planning and budget skills on our part. Lack of understanding the significant role we can play by boards.
Boards: Patient and Family Advisory Group, Alamance Regional HospitalContinue Reading
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