Credentials: RN, MSN, NE-BC
Place of Employment: Mercy Medical Center
Which Nursing Organizations are you current a member of? ANA, WNA, Sigma Theta Tau, WONE
Boards currently serving on: Library

1. Tell us about your journey to the boardroom. What inspired you to seek a leadership position?

I wanted to improve the working environment for the nurses serving patients as well as improve outcomes for patients.

Denise Parrish

2. What are you doing to ensure you continue to grow and develop as a leader?

Read, take classes, recently tested for NE-BC.

Denise Parrish

3. What impact have you had serving on a board? Example?

Networking within the community

Denise Parrish

4. What advice would you give someone going into a board leadership position for the first time?

Many board positions are available, and boards are always seeking additional help.

Denise Parrish

5. 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?

Stay current in your profession. Become involved in the community in which you serve.

Denise Parrish

6. Why do you feel it is important for nurses to serve on boards?

So that we have a voice.

Denise Parrish

7. What do you think is the most significant barrier to nurses serving on boards? We are perceived as

Time

Denise Parrish