Unlock nursing-led innovation with evidence and action


Partnering with nursing leaders to drive innovation

Chief Nurse Executives are cornerstones of the healthcare system, yet they face overwhelming demands. Innovation in nursing is crucial, but navigating disruptive solutions amidst competing priorities is hard. Nursing Catalyst provides an innovation platform to support nursing leaders, with a focus on the most promising ideas and cross-system engagement to distribute R&D risk, support change-makers, and accelerate transformation.

Core Benefits

  • Distributed R&D risk

  • Protected time to design solutions

  • Community of nurse leaders driving positive change

  • Research-backed insights & tools for immediate application

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Nurse executives must be at the forefront of the innovation that changes the industry


40%

Percent of RNs reporting decreased satisfaction with their jobs

30%

First year RN turnover rate

2-4x

Number of RN vacancies compared to 2019

$100k

Cost to replace one RN

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Research-backed Collaborative

  • Cross-system innovation incubator to support strategic decision-making on top challenges that demand disruption

  • Data and insights content produced by The Academy to support collective R&D and actioning on key initiatives

CNE Cabinet

Interactive innovation discussions with senior-most nursing leaders

CNO Huddles

Facilitated events for CNOs & others actioning on strategic initiatives

Implementation Sessions

Virtual discussion & networking for pilot leaders focused on implementation success factors for specific innovations

Nurse Manager Idea Labs

  • Empower high-potential nurse managers to develop and lead solutions to transform nursing

  • In-person kickoff and ongoing virtual touchpoints with peers and nursing leaders to turn ideas into action

Peer Support Network

Health system name high-performing nurse managers to join national peer cohort

Structured Pilot Launch

Participants identify a unit challenge, craft and pilot a dynamic test-of-change project over 9-month journey

Leadership Development

Cohorts engage in peer and CNO touchpoints for support, skill development, and exposure to leadership team

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