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  • nurse with mask with arrow illustrations in background
    When health systems tap into the true potential of nurses, the outcomes are actionable, enduring drivers of healthcare transformation. In new research, Johnson & Johnson, American Nurses Association and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership set out to quantify critical learnings and promising nursing practices uncovered during the pandemic, and below, four exemplar nurse leaders share real, replicable examples of barrier-breaking nurse-led innovation.
    2022-08-09T19:03:14.897Z
  • Nurse wearing mask giving COVID-19 vaccine to female patient
    The COVID Vaccine Facts for Nurses campaign, led by the American Nurses Association in partnership with 22 other leading nursing organizations and sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, has reached and supported nurses with culturally relevant, critical information and expert perspectives about the safety, efficacy and importance of vaccines.
    2021-12-09T20:15:52.549Z
  • Shawna Butler speaking on stage
    Shawna Butler, RN, MBA is a nurse economist, health tech catalyst, host of the SEE YOU NOW podcast, and above all—a relentless advocate for nurses everywhere. We spoke with Shawna about her career path, how she leverages her nursing expertise in a wide range of roles, and why she is so enthusiastic about the SEE YOU NOW podcast.
    2021-09-23T13:32:29.565Z
  • Nurse Kevin Moore, BSN, RN, smiling while being interviewed
    The role of the nurse has evolved greatly over the past century, but nurses’ innovative and compassionate spirit has remained a constant. Meet Nurse Kevin Moore, BSN, RN, who serves in a unique role dedicated to patient advocacy, equity and improving the patient experience for the LGBTQIA+ community at NYU Langone Health in New York City.
    2021-06-19T01:44:23.210Z
  • Collage showing three awardees of the Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge
    Johnson & Johnson, together with the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, are thrilled to announce the Awardees of the Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge on Mental Health: nurse Entrepreneur Chris Recinos and Nurse Disrupted co-founders Bre Loughlin and Tracy Zvenyach.
    2021-05-06T17:00:58Z
  • Woman on virtual meeting with other professionals
    New focus areas. An inspiring keynote speaker. Worldwide collaboration. Our upcoming NurseHack4Health is gearing up to be our most exciting and rewarding experience yet! Hear from NurseHack4Health organizers and participants on what they are most looking forward to at our next virtual hackathon.
    2021-04-18T13:22:30.993Z
  • NurseHack4Health: Improving Access to Care registration graphic
    Johnson & Johnson, SONSIEL, Microsoft and dev up have teamed up again to host “NurseHack4Health: Improving Access to Care,” a free, virtual hackathon, May 14 - 16, inviting nurses and other innovators to solve for better quality, sustainable and equitable access to healthcare. Register today!
    2021-03-31T20:26:25.276Z
  • Awardees of the Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge in COVID-19 Patient Care: Jennifer Stinson, nurse scientist from The Hospital for Sick Children, and Kathleen Malouf, pediatric nurse at Monmouth Medical Center
    Together with AONL and SONSIEL, we’re thrilled to announce the Awardees of the Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge in COVID-19 Patient Care: Jennifer Stinson, nurse scientist from The Hospital for Sick Children, and Kathleen Malouf, pediatric nurse at Monmouth Medical Center.
    2021-01-27T23:57:10.950Z
  • Smiling nurse sitting at the bedside of a pediatric patient
    We are excited to share our latest innovation resource, the Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation 101 Hub, an online destination exploring nurse innovation, providing key resources and celebrating the legacy of nurse innovators who have improved patient care and strengthened health systems.
    2021-01-22T23:03:34.239Z
  • See you now podcast banner
    How has the first year of the SEE YOU NOW podcast series helped amplify nurse innovation? Oriana Beaudet, DNP, RN, PHN, Vice President of Nursing Innovation for the American Nurses Association, celebrates an inspiring and innovative year and shares her biggest takeaways from the series in a new featured article.
    2020-12-13T11:47:22.908Z
  • Collage of submissions for the 2020 NurseHack4Health
    In the Year of the Nurse and amid COVID-19, nurses’ understanding of patient care issues and their innovative, problem-solving mindset has been instrumental in improving care and outcomes. Learn how the NurseHack4Health virtual hackathon provided nurses with a platform to bring new ideas forward.
    2020-12-10T19:30:51.614Z
  • As the host of the SEE YOU NOW podcast series, nurse economist and health tech specialist Shawna Butler is shining a light on impactful nurse-led solutions amid COVID-19, to support and empower today’s nurse innovators and leaders and create a broader community of collaboration.
    2020-08-11T15:59:42.474Z
  • Nurse in scrubs and face mask administering COVID-19 test
    Together with the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and the Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs & Leaders, Johnson & Johnson is inviting nurses worldwide to share their innovative ideas in the Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge: COVID-19 Patient Care.
    2020-08-05T13:08:02.575Z
  • Nurse assisting an elderly patient
    After taking first place at the 2019 SONSIEL Nurse Hackathon, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, the Nightvision Care team hasn’t stopped working to help ensure safer conditions for patients and night shift nurses. Learn how the nurse-led team has been turning their innovative idea into a start-up.
    2020-07-21T02:33:35.206Z
  • Virtual attendees during the NurseHack4Health: COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon
    On May 15-17, 2020, Johnson & Johnson proudly co-sponsored the NurseHack4Health: COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon. Together with SONSIEL, Microsoft and dev up, we convened over 500 nurses, other healthcare professionals and tech enthusiasts to help solve COVID-19 health challenges with technological solutions.
    2020-06-08T16:33:39.461Z
  • collage showing images of 10 nurses pioneering innovative COVID-19 solutions in action
    From inventing a medical grade protective mask to forming an interdisciplinary prone team; developing a virtual rounding tool to creating color-coded signs to improve communication. Johnson & Johnson was excited to speak with ten U.S. nurses who have developed innovative solutions in response to COVID-19.
    2020-05-05T15:09:16.378Z
  • Registration promo graphic for the 2020 NurseHack4Health: COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon
    Register Today for “NurseHack4Health: COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon”
    Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, SONSIEL and dev up are hosting a free virtual hackathon, “NurseHack4Health: COVID-19” on May 15-17 to help solve COVID-19 patient care challenges by leveraging technological solutions. Learn more and register at www.nursehack4health.org.
    2020-05-01T02:24:53.927Z
  • graphic promoting How Johnson & Johnson is Supporting Nurses on the Frontlines of COVID-19
    Johnson & Johnson is proud to introduce the launch of Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses, a national effort with the American Nurses Foundation. We’re calling on everyone to join us in supporting nurses through this initiative and invite you to learn more.
    2020-04-01T20:02:28.748Z
  • Collage of fellows of the Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship
    Inspired by the strength of nurses around the world and driven by the desire to offer support, the inaugural cohort of the Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship came together to pen a letter to their colleagues on the frontlines of COVID-19.
    2020-04-01T18:49:58.193Z
  • Hiyam Nadel, RN, MBA, CCG, Director of the Center for Innovations in Care Delivery at Massachusetts General Hospital
    Nurses are facing unprecedented challenges in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke to Hiyam Nadel, RN, MBA, CCG, Director of the Center for Innovations in Care Delivery at Massachusetts General Hospital, to hear how her team is working to support and recognize nurses on the frontlines.
    2020-03-31T18:14:50.357Z
  • Conference attendees at the inaugural SONSIEL Nurse Hackathon in 2019
    On November 15-17th, 2019, Johnson & Johnson was the proud sponsor of the inaugural SONSIEL Nurse Hackathon. Together with the leading nursing organization for nurse innovators and entrepreneurs, SONSIEL, we convened nurses from around the world to champion and elevate nurse-led innovation.
    2019-12-06T12:29:39.967Z
  • Debbie Gregory, DNP, RN, and colleague in discussion at the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design
    Debbie Gregory, DNP, RN, was always fascinated by the intersection of health and interior design, but when she followed her passion to a design conference, she was shocked at the lack of nurses there. Learn more about how this experience led her to launch the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design.
    2019-11-15T16:36:26.173Z
  • Two female nurses in scrubs examining something on a tablet together
    While working for Mercy Health Saint Mary’s in Grand Rapids, Mich., Lauran Hardin, MSN, RN-BC, CNL, met one patient whose complex social issues and challenging life circumstances led to his frequent visits to the emergency room — not because he was injured or sick, but because he needed somewhere to go to feel safe. She realized that there is much more complexity to every patient than just their medical conditions, and healthcare providers can make a difference for these vulnerable people.
    2018-05-03T04:00:00Z
  • Woman standing on stage presenting in front of a powerpoint
    When Jana Lauderdale, PhD, RN, FAAN, took the stage at the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) 66th Annual Convention plenary session presented by Johnson & Johnson, she introduced herself in a unique way: “I’m a Comanche Indian and I’m a nurse.” These descriptions shape Jana’s personal identity, but they also shape how she approaches and analyzes the world around her.
    2018-04-25T04:00:00Z
  • Four women seated on a stage speaking to one another in front of an audience
    Student nurses left the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) 66th Annual Convention plenary session feeling inspired about their future role as healthcare professionals in a world where nurses are empowered, recognized, and valued as change makers.
    2018-04-19T04:00:00Z
  • Woman presenting a Florence Nightingale quote to an audience
    Earlier this month at the 66th Annual National Student Nurses’ Association Convention in Nashville, Tenn., Rebecca Love, MSN, RN, ANP, addressed thousands of student nurses at the plenary session hosted by Johnson & Johnson, and inspired them to redefine the nursing profession through innovation and entrepreneurship.
    2018-04-19T04:00:00Z
  • Three nurses in scrubs discussing something as they walk down a corridor
    Since 2007, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing have partnered to sponsor the Johnson & Johnson/AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars program. The program — which is currently accepting applications — aims to address faculty shortages in nursing schools and simultaneously expand the number and increase diversity among the nurse faculty population available to teach an increasingly diverse student body.
    2018-02-27T05:00:00Z
  • Female nurse in scrubs smiling in scrubs with a clipboard in her arms
    The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing BAMA-Latino Project is working to achieve the goal of a health workforce that mirrors the nation’s diverse population.
    2018-01-17T05:00:00Z
  • Two nurses in scrubs standing in corridor smiling at the camera
    Did you know that January is National Mentoring Month? By preparing young adults for college and careers, mentoring helps develop the future talent pipeline for skilled professions like nursing. Mentors are especially important for students from demographics that are underrepresented in the workforce.
    2018-01-17T05:00:00Z
  • Smiling nurses sitting and listening to a lecture
    The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing, now celebrating its 15th year, has been an unwavering national effort widely recognized by many as tremendously successful in its drive to recruit, retain and support the nursing profession. Although the success of this initiative is encouraging, it is important to acknowledge that there is still more work to be done. Learn more about how nursing scholarships are helping support the next generation of nurses.
    2017-05-04T04:00:00Z
  • The Campaign for Nursing promo banner with woman smiling at the camera
    Now, more than ever, nurses are critical to the health of our world. The future of our healthcare system is dependent upon recruiting and retaining passionate student nurses. The future of our healthcare system is dependent upon recruiting and retaining passionate student nurses like those we recently met at the 65th National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) convention in Dallas, Texas.
    2017-05-04T04:00:00Z
  • Female nurse in scrubs smiling down at young smiling female patient in a hospital bed
    In honor of African-American History Month, the Campaign is reflecting on African-American nurses who made significant contributions to the nursing profession. Despite centuries of oppression and prejudice, these three nursing pioneers – and countless others – overcame adversity and broke through barriers to pave the way for nurses of all backgrounds.
    2017-02-15T05:00:00Z
  • A female nurse and her female mentor in full scrubs and face masks reviewing papers in a hospital setting
    Perseverance can often be the ultimate key to changing your career. This certainly rang true for Sarah McDonald, RN, BSN, when she found out she was not selected for the highly competitive perioperative program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, Mass., in the fall of 2015.
    2016-12-12T05:00:00Z
  • Students in graduation caps and gowns staring forward with backs to camera
    Finding your way from college into your first job as a nurse can be confusing. We asked recent nursing school graduate, Ryan Bannan, RN, to share his tips for ensuring a smooth transition. Bannan is the immediate past president of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) and a New Grad Residency Program for the Intensive Care Unit at DeKalb Medical Center in Atlanta, Ga.
    2016-06-28T04:00:00Z
  • City skyline and views of the suburbs
    The Johnson & Johnson Medical Device Companies were proud to be the solo Platinum Sponsor for the recent Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)’s 63rd Surgical Conference & Expo held earlier this month in Anaheim, Calif. Along with the sponsorship which brought together a unified presence from several Johnson & Johnson companies including ASP, DePuy Synthes and ETHICON, Sandra Humbles, VP, Global Education Solutions, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices, kicked off the 2016 meeting by providing the welcoming address.
    2016-04-13T04:00:00Z
  • Close up image of IV drip in OR setting
    You just graduated from nursing school. You passed the NCLEX, and you’re well on your way to becoming a new nurse in your chosen specialty. How do you feel? It’s a big step toward your future career, but making the transition from nursing school to your first nursing job can definitely be nerve-racking.
    2016-02-22T05:00:00Z
Group of smiling nurses in scrubs holding folders
Group of smiling nurses in scrubs holding folders
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