Janice Hamscher, MSN, MBA, BSN, RN, is caring, compassionate, and smart (did you see all those letters after her name?), and we are proud to introduce her as the incoming Chief Nursing Officer at Altru Health System.
Prior to joining Altru, Janice was the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Penn Highlands DuBois of DuBois, Pennsylvania, since 2012. She also served as Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Saint Vincent Health System in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Beyond being a nurse, she’s proud to call herself a wife and a mom. Here are 10 things to know about Janice.
1. Janice’s first job at age 15 was as a waitress. It taught her many skills for her future in nursing, including organizing, prioritizing, and giving people the best customer service possible.
2. Her favorite life quote is, “Never, ever give up.”
3. When not at work, Janice can likely be found reading, cooking, gardening, going for a walk, or playing the piano (for herself, not an audience).
4. Janice’s two young adult sons are both in the medical field—one as a nurse, the other actively pursuing medical school. She’s proud to watch them follow in her footsteps.
5. Janice and her husband, Bruce, have had many, many family pets throughout the years, and they currently have three cats.
6. Chocolate is Janice’s all-time favorite food. “If I had to think of one thing I wouldn’t be able to give up, that’s probably what it would be!”
7. If Janice had an extra hour every day to do whatever she wanted, she would spend it reading.
8. She credits her mom as being her main role model in life. “I just always wanted to be like her, and I think I’ve achieved that. My sister tells me I have.”
9. Being a nurse has always been Janice’s dream career. “I’m not sure why exactly—I just wanted to care for people.”
10. Janice is so excited to join the Altru team. “You can just feel the energy and passion here.”
As Chief Nursing Officer, Janice will serve as a member of Altru’s Executive Leadership team. She will be responsible for defining the highest possible nursing standards and ensuring quality patient care is delivered safely and effectively. Janice’s official start date is February 6, 2017.
