2023 LEGENDS OF HEALTHCARE
Renee Harrison, Ph.D. (ABD)
Renee Harrison is a native of Winston-Salem NC and graduated from Winston-Salem State University with her BSN in 2006 and her masters in 2013. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from NC A& T State University and is currently completing her PhD in Nursing Education at UNCG. Renee began her nursing career at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, now Atrium Health as a critical care nurse. Over the years she has gained experience in critical care nursing, medical surgical nursing, post operative care, staff education, community pediatric health, geriatric, palliative and end of life care. Renee has
contributed to several textbook revisions, study guides, and continuing education learning modules with Pearson, Kaplan, and Lippincott, and is a question reviewer for the national nurse’s licensure examination (NCLEX). Renee is member of the Rho Lambda Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, in-coming president of WSSU Nurses Alumni Association, The American Association of Critical Care nurses, and other professional organizations. She is also an active volunteer in the Winston-Salem community and serves as a board member for several nonprofit organizations, and as a mentor. In 2009, she received the Nursing Excellence award from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. In 2016, she was a recipient of the Triad Distinguished Nurse’s Awards, in 2017, she was the recipient of the WSSU Nurses Alumni Leadership award, and was named a 2019 Minerva Research Scholar. Renee currently serves as Dean of Health Sciences at Forsyth Technical Community College, adjunct faculty for the RN-BSN program at Winston Salem State University, and she practices nursing at Atrium Health. She is happily married with two children and enjoys serving in ministry with her husband. She and her husband’s belief is “there is a seat at the table for everyone.” Renee’s research interests are palliative care, end of life care with a focus on healthcare decision making, and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Her interest in interdisciplinary team collaboration expands in both the academia and healthcare delivery teams. Renee believes she is just getting started, she looks forward to many years of service to her community and continuing her work in academic leadership and community research. She believes equitable access should not be granted, it should be guaranteed, and she is willing to do her part in addressing and reducing disparities and extending opportunities to underrepresented individuals and groups.
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