In this episode, Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, are joined by Dr. Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, RN, FAAN, to discuss the importance of innovation in nursing and healthcare. They delve into the critical role of nursing professional development (NPD) specialists in addressing workforce issues and improving patient outcomes, highlighting how NPDs can lead change and seek new opportunities.

The discussion explores:

• The potential of technology, such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, in enhancing nursing education and practice.
• Strategies for managing workload and the importance of innovative solutions.
• The four types of innovation and how they apply to NPDs in healthcare settings.
• The need for NPDs to be at the forefront of technological advancements and to integrate these innovations into practice.

This conversation underscores the necessity for NPDs to remain agile and forward-thinking, especially in the face of evolving challenges in healthcare.