Innovations and Initiatives Driven by Nursing

May 6, 2026

Education on developed and implemented projects by clinical nurses in the last year, followed by two brief introductions to studies launching in 2026.

Target Audience

Nurses

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Explain the impact of nursing innovation on patient care and nursing practice.
  • Explain the impact of nursing innovation on patient care and nursing practice.
  • Demonstrate pathways to getting involved in research, innovation, and other projects

 

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Kathryn Shady, PhD, RN, at [email protected] 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
04/20/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
05/06/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
05/06/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Add to calendar: 
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
12:00pmKimberly Woodward, BSN, RN, CPN
12:10pmNicole Dunn, BSN, RN
12:20pmAimee Taylor, BSN, RN
12:40pmSarah Wawrzyski, PhD, RN and Eugene Waterval, PhD, RN
1:00pmAdjourn
Virtual via Teams
United States

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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Course Director(s)

Kathryn Shady, PhD, RN, OCN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Kathryn Shady, PhD, RN, OCN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sarah Wawrzynski, PhD, CCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Egidius Waterval, PhD, RN, NE-BC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sarah Wawrzynski, PhD, CCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kimberly Woodward, BSN, RN, CPN, NC-III

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
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In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nurses
Nemours Children’s designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
Please login or register to take this course.

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  • Right click on My Account to open it in a new tab. 
  • Click on Edit, then on the Profile tab.
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  • Enter applicable license type & number, Hospital Affiliation and Specialty.

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  • The first, middle and last name on your account must match the name on your license.
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    • INCORRECT: ME_123456, ME00123456, or 123456
    • CORRECT: ME123456

Required Hardware/software

  • Be sure to download the Microsoft Teams app before the day of the course.
  • Best viewing if using Google Chrome as a browser.