In this conversation, Bonnie Clipper discusses the concept of innovation in nursing and the opportunities it presents for nurses to drive change and improve patient care. She emphasizes the need for nurses to be involved in the development and adoption of new technologies and care processes. The conversation also explores the role of virtual nursing and the use of virtual and augmented reality in nursing education. Additionally, the current state of nursing is discussed, highlighting the challenges and turnover in the profession. The conversation explores the challenges of nurse retention and the need for innovation in the nursing profession. It discusses the high turnover rates among new nurses and the need to make nursing more attractive through better scheduling and career development opportunities. The conversation also highlights the ineffectiveness of traditional methods of appreciation, such as pizza parties, and the need to address deeper issues. It emphasizes the importance of leadership in addressing these challenges and the need for change management. The lightning round at the end provides insights into Bonnie Clipper's personal preferences and advice for those looking to make innovative changes in nursing.

Takeaways

• Innovation in nursing provides opportunities for nurses to drive change and improve patient care.
• Nurses should be involved in the development and adoption of new technologies and care processes.
• Virtual nursing, including the use of virtual and augmented reality, is an emerging area with the potential to enhance patient care.
• The current state of nursing includes challenges and turnover, particularly among new graduates. High turnover rates among new nurses are a significant challenge in the nursing profession.
• Nursing needs to be made more attractive through better scheduling and career development opportunities.
• Traditional methods of appreciation, such as pizza parties, are ineffective in retaining nurses.
• Leadership plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges of nurse retention.
• Change management is essential in implementing innovative strategies in healthcare.
• Reading non-healthcare-related materials about technology and the future can provide valuable insights for nurse leaders.
• Innovation requires curiosity, a willingness to challenge the status quo, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Challenges and Opportunities in the Current State of Nursing
• Driving Innovation in Nursing: Empowering Nurses to Lead Change Cracking the Nut of Nurse Turnover
• The Role of Leadership in Retaining Nurses

• "Innovation in nursing means the opportunity for nurses to step up and problem solve."
• "We need to think differently and adopt technology to make our work more effective."
• "Virtual nursing for in-patients will become the standard of care in less than five years."
• "Our challenge is that by the end of year two, 60 plus percent of these new nurses are leaving."
• "Throwing a monthly pizza party or bringing in donuts isn't what nurses want to feel appreciated and valued."
• "You're talking about pulling a really good nurse out of a practice environment and asking them to educate young people, maybe not even young people, right, new nurses. And that's an awful lot of responsibility."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

09:52 The Power of Virtual Nursing

28:29 Cracking the Nut of Nurse Turnover

36:13 Change Management

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