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2024 Nursing Innovation Summit

Elevating the story of nursing innovation

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Summit Information

Friday, September 13, 2024
8:00 am -4:00 pm
Frist College of Medicine: Room 2301
Parking: Frist College of Medicine Garage (below building)

Join us at the Belmont Inman College of Nursing for Innovation Summit 2024 where we're unleashing the power of nurses to shape the future of healthcare in Tennessee and beyond. Under the theme "Elevating the Story of Nursing Innovation,” this dynamic event will feature keynote sessions led by renowned thought leaders like Dr. Oriana Beaudet, VP of Innovation at the American Nurses Association, and Rick Rekedal, former DreamWorks Animation Executive. Dive into stimulating discussions with a panel of nurse innovators, explore cutting-edge workshops, and witness the ingenuity of Tennessee's nurse community at our Innovation Open Mic session.An abstract image of a person in a nursing coat with stethoscope with a light bulb floating above their hands and a geometric background.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation driving innovation in nursing. Join us and be a catalyst for change in healthcare!

7:15 AM: Conference Doors Open
(Coffee & Tea)

8:00 AM-8:30 AM: Welcome & Introduction
Provost David Gregory
Dr. Erin Shankel
Dr. Julie Honey

8:30 AM-9:30 AM: Keynote
Dr. Oriana Beaudet

9:30 AM-9:45 AM: Wellness Break
(Stretching & Snacks)

9:45 AM-11:30 AM: Reimagining Nursing
Rick Rekedal
Dr. Oriana Beaudet

11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Lunch

12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Innovation Spotlight-Open Mic

1:30 PM-2:45 PM: Panel of Nursing Leaders
“Innovation on the Front Lines”

2:45 PM-3:00 PM: Wellness Break
(Stretching & Snacks) 

3:00 PM-3:10 PM: Announcement of Awards
Dr. Julie Honey

3:10 PM-4:00 PM:  Create your own story: Unleashing The Power Within
Dr. Oriana Beaudet
Dr. Debbie Gregory

4:00 PM: Networking

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This event will provide ​6.5 hours of nursing continuing professional development.

Belmont University is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Requirements for Successful Completion: Nursing continuing education contact hours will be provided to nurses who attend at least 90% of the event and complete the activity evaluation.

The speaker and the planning committee have disclosed no conflicts of interest.

Conference Registration

Register now to take part in this dynamic summit.