Nurse Innovators and Inventors

Nurse Innovators and Inventors

Transforming Healthcare Through Invention Nurses are at the forefront of patient care and are uniquely positioned to drive innovation in healthcare. Their daily interactions with patients give them insight into the subtle challenges and inefficiencies that need to be...
Innovation: What It Is and Why It Matters

Innovation: What It Is and Why It Matters

If you ask 10 people, “What is innovation?” you might get 10 different answers. As an inventor and innovator, my definition is simple: Innovation is any new idea that adds value. It could be a product, service, or business model that improves lives or enhances...

Accidental Innovation – The Microwave Oven

Innovation Microwave Oven Many of the inventions we have now started out as accidents. One accidental innovation was the microwave oven. We take it for granted when we want a quick cooked meal, popcorn or a warmed over slice of pizza from the night before. It’s easy...

Innovation in Nature – Velcro

The inspiration for innovation can come from many places. One of the best places to look is in nature. Nature has been solving its own problems for millions of years and has had plenty of time to work out the bugs and become sustainable.   Biomimicry is a science...