K2 - Hayden Vanguard Lectureship: Catalyzing Nursing Innovation

Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, BSN, RN, FAAN will share the call to action for nursing to lead a technology enabled future in which care and innovation create a better healthcare system. A significant gap exists in the nursing profession concerning innovation knowledge and skills. While nurses are inherently problem-solvers at the bedside, formalized education and opportunities to develop expertise in innovation processes, design thinking, and change management are often lacking. This deficit limits nurses' ability to lead and participate effectively in developing and implementing new technologies, processes, and care models necessary for improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Bridging this gap is crucial to empower nurses as innovators and fully leverage their frontline expertise to drive meaningful change