Innovation Guide

As we have been working to build and define the work of innovation across the nursing profession, we recognize the importance of key characteristics and evidence that embody the spirit, culture, and science of innovation. We believe the innovation community will be realized through the courage, values, and behaviors of the nurses who drive this work.

Nursing Ethos of Innovation

We have identified seven core principles to guide and foster the growth of innovation across nursing and healthcare:

• Transparency
• Democracy
• Abundance
• Opportunities for Growth
• Interprofessional + Transdisciplinary Collaboration
• Antiracist + Design Justice Principles (justice, equity, diversity, inclusion)
• Improve the Present While Being Future Focused

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​U.S. Health Care Journey Map

The purpose of creating the U.S. Health Care Journey Map (or infographic) was to visually organize the health care system from the highest branches of government to the health facilities and resources which reside in our communities. While simultaneously attempting to capture the pathways, relationships, dependencies, and interdependencies across this system.

It's hard to navigate an environment without understanding the terrain. Our goal was to visualize and make sense of a complicated system – for nurses, other health professionals, individuals interested in health care, and the general public.

We wanted to help people find the right spot to start their journey, engage with or transform health care, or maybe mark your destination, and when necessary, know when to design your own path.

This is our first iteration of the map and if we have missed something – please let us know.

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Nursing Schools Leading Innovation

Nursing Schools Teaching Design and Innovation [document]

Innovation Playlist

• Innovation Tunes [innovation playlists]

Innovation Resources Everyone Needs

• The ANA Innovation Engine: Activating Innovation Through Education and Communities of Practice
• Robotics and The Impact on Nursing Practice Case Study and Pilot Site Analyses

General Innovation Guide Everyone Needs

Description of Innovation Advisory Committees

The Innovation Advisory Committees formally launched in January 2022 and are composed of representatives from the nursing and innovation communities who offer a comprehensive range of perspectives, experiences, skills, and expertise. They are creating an infrastructure of knowledge, connectivity, and resources that will enable nurses to navigate, lead and respond to complex and multi-faceted problems. If we missed a resource that you think should be included - PLEASE ADD IT HERE

ANA Innovation Advisory Committees (IAC)		Guide Book	Fact Sheet
	Business, Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship Chairs: Justin Kelly, MHI, BSN, RN, CCRN, RHIA, CL IV Chairs: Alexis Koutlas, DNP, RN, NE-BC Chairs: Pamela Ressler, MS, RN, HNB-BC
	Data Science, Artificial & Augmented Intelligence Co-Chair: Whende Carroll, MSN, RN-BC, FHIMSS Co-Chair: LisaMarie Turk, PhD, RN
	Education & Communication Co-Chair: Wallena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN Co-Chair: April Prunty, PhD, RN, NPD-BC
	New Care Delivery Models (Nursing & APRN) Co-Chair: Kendra Ripp, DNP, RN, CPHQ Co-Chair: Emily Will, MHA, BSN, RN, ONC
	Planetary & Global Health Co-Chair: Kasey Bellegarde, MPH, RN Co-Chair: Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC
	Policy & Determinants of Health Co-Chair: Adriana Agnew, GERO-BC, MSN/Ed, RN, CCM Co-Chair: Heidi Orstad, DNP, RN, PHN, CCM
	Medical Technology & Devices Co-Chair: Abby Hess, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Co-Chair: Kelly Landsman, MN, BME, RN

The views and opinions expressed within these resources may not reflect the positions or policies of the American Nurses Association. The resources are provided for the sole purpose of highlighting innovative work across the nursing profession. Listing of links to organizations or groups shall not be construed as an endorsement of said organizations or groups. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us here.