INNOVATION
in Nursing
and Healthcare
ANA is Building a Culture of Nursing Innovation
ANA is Building a Culture of Nursing Innovation
ANA is dedicated to building a culture of innovation in nursing.
To innovate is to put new ideas into practice or existing ideas into practice in new ways.
NursePitch is a virtual, interactive event that features nurses from across the country competing for the chance to turn their innovation dreams into reality. In August, six contestants had the opportunity to pitch their products to expert judges and answer questions about their product such as what problem it solves, its cost to produce, target markets, and specific details on how it would work. Cash prizes to further develop innovations were awarded for first, second, and third place. Read about the 2020 event and winners here.
The Innovation Awards highlights, recognizes and celebrates nurse-led innovation that improves patient safety outcomes. The awards are powered by BD, a global medical technology company and include a $25,000 individual nurse award and a $50,000 nurse-led team award. Read about the 2020 winners here.
Apply and get updates and information about the 3rd Annual ANA Innovation Awards here.
In January 2020, Johnson & Johnson and the American Nurses Association launched an inspiring storytelling podcast that reveals innovative and human-centered solutions addressing today's most challenging healthcare problems. See You Now unpacks the personal motivations of each guest and explores how their experiences sparked action.
Each episode features nurse innovators, nurse allies, and other leaders in and at the intersection of health who have developed unique devices, technologies, protocols, programs, and treatment approaches.
Interested in listening to See You Now episodes? Click here.
The Innovation Advisory Board was convened to inform ANA’s innovation work. This board is composed of a select group of leaders with expertise or deep experience in innovation.
Click on a member to toggle more information.
Below are some upcoming and annual events:
Every nurse is an agent of change and an innovator. Every day, nurses work together to solve difficult challenges in the workplace and for their patients. The goal is always the same: better care.
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