Last week's nursing symposium, aptly titled "Brilliance in Banner Nursing: Illuminating Care, Inspiring Excellence," shed light on nurses whose research and EBP contributions are impacting practice and patient care at Banner. The opening keynote address delivered by Dr. Bonnie Clipper, DNP, MBA, MA, discussed the characteristics of innovation in an organization.
So what are the characteristics of innovation, you may wonder? Simply put, innovation comprises:
For a deeper-dive into the characteristics of innovation in nursing leadership, please read the article authored by Clipper and her colleagues entitled "The Innovation Roadmap: a Guide for Nurse Leaders". She encourages us to use it throughout our innovation journey to "hardwire" these vital characteristics into our organization.
Rather than being a separate "initiative", innovation should be woven into all aspects of nursing leadership. Individuals should aim to embody the characteristics of innovation to create a true culture of innovation.
Check out the article and fan the flames of innovation. Nurses are inherently problem-solvers and innovators, and adopting the language and structure of innovation only strengthens our resolve to innovate. Learn more about Nursing Research & EBP at Banner!
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