Harnessing Innovation to Advance Nursing Practice
Embracing new technologies and evidence-based approaches is essential for enhancing nursing care, increasing operational efficiency, and improving patient outcomes. By integrating into daily practice, innovative projects and research studies conducted at Baptist Health, nurses can adapt to evolving healthcare challenges and deliver more effective patient-centered care.
Join us to uncover the driving forces that motivate nurses to pursue research, explore the paths they take to begin this vital journey, lead research studies, and discover the valuable resources that empower their success.
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Target Audience
Residents, fellows, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, pharmacists, pharmacy techs, respiratory therapists, administrators, biostatisticians, and other healthcare professionals interested in participating.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the impact of emerging technologies and innovative practices on nursing care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Establish how-to knowledge related to operationalization and implementation of innovative ideas, fostering adaptability and continuous improvement in clinical practice.
- Identify key strategies for integrating innovation into nursing workflows to drive meaningful practice changes at the point of care.
2025 Baptist Health Academic Week
Up to 16.75 CMEs/CEs
The 2025 Baptist Health Academic Week brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators to share knowledge, discuss the latest advancements, and collaborate on improving patient care. Join us in this inspiring week as we engage in a variety of educational sessions, workshops and networking events, all aimed at enhancing clinical skills and promoting lifelong learning.
10:00 a.m. | Opening Remarks Zuanel Diaz, Ph.D. | Assistance Vice President | Interprofessional Education | ||
10:05 a.m. | Welcome & Introductions Nohemi Sadule Rios, Ph.D., APRN Manager | Nursing & Health Sciences Research | Baptist Health Academics | ||
10:15 a.m. | Keynote Address: Change Is Great…Until It Happens to Me: Leading Change While Innovating Jean Putnam, DNP, MS, R.N., CPHQ, NEA-BC | Chief Nurse Executive | Baptist Health | ||
10:45 a.m. | Baptist Health Innovations Presentation Empowering Nurses as Innovators: Building Success Stories at Baptist Health Carrie Price, BE, MSN, R.N. | Innovation Project Manager | Baptist Innovations | ||
11:05 a.m. | Panel Discussion: Nursing Innovation in Motion Moderator: Nohemi Sadule Rios, Ph.D., APRN | Manager | Nursing & Health Sciences Research | Baptist Health Academics
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11:55 a.m. | Closing Remarks | ||
12 noon | Adjourn |
Moderator

Manager, Nursing & Health Sciences Research
Faculty

Clinical Nurse Educator, Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Nurse Scientist, Nursing & Health Sciences Research, Baptist Health Academics

Director, Ambulatory Surgery, Doctors Hospital

Clinical Nurse Educator, South Miami Hospital

Innovation Project Manager, Baptist Health Innovations

Chief Nurse Executive, Baptist Health
Disclosures and Resolution of Conflicts of Interest
Oscar Acosta, Natalie Bermudez, Geraldine Lamoglia, Robert Choquette, Jean Putnam, Nohemi Sadule Rios, faculty of this educational activity, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and have indicated that the presentations or discussions will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.
Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose.
*Ineligible companies - Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
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