Notes on Nursing—February 2021 Special Issue

In this special edition, we announce the awardees of J&J’s Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge: Jennifer Stinson, whose work helps children struggling with chronic pain, and Kathleen Malouf, inventor of the IsoPouch, which helps make COVID-19 patient care more efficient.
Inside the Issue

ENSEMBLE Phase 3 Topline Data Released

Johnson & Johnson recently announced topline interim data analysis from the Phase 3 ENSEMBLE clinical trial for its investigational single-dose COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Innovating Pain Rehab Delivery with Awardee Jennifer Stinson

COVID-19 has presented new challenges for patients with chronic pain. Jennifer Stinson, RN-EC, PhD, CPNP, is leading a team in the development of Pain Rehabilitation Virtual Reality (PR-VR) that can allow children who struggle with chronic pain to receive their treatment at home.

Making COVID-19 Patient Care More Efficient with Awardee Kathleen Malouf

It’s tough for frontline health workers to gather patient care supplies while also preserving their PPE. To help make gathering supplies easier, Kathleen Malouf, BS, BSN, RN-BC, CBC, CSRN, invented the IsoPouch, a disposable, transparent pouch that adheres to one’s isolation gown.

ICYMI: Get to Know Our Past QuickFire Challenge Awardees

We’ve launched six Johnson & Johnson
Nurses Innovate Challenges since 2018, inviting nurses to share their innovative ideas to improve perioperative, oncology and mental health care, maternal and newborn health, patient care amid COVID-19 and more! Meet our growing community of nurse innovators!

Looking for Innovation Inspiration?

Our latest innovation resource, the Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation 101 Hub, is an online destination that provides new resources and celebrates the legacy of nurse innovators.

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