Elevating Nurse-Led Innovation

NurseApproved supports nurse innovation by curating and championing Nurse Innovator Pavilions at major healthcare events. These spaces highlight nurse-led companies, products, and ideas—bringing visibility to the critical role nurses play in shaping the future of health. By creating dedicated platforms for nurses to showcase their work, connect with industry leaders, and gain traction, we’re helping move nurse-driven innovation forward.

Nurse Innovation Cohorts Featured at HLTH & ViVE

NurseApproved is proud to champion nurse-led innovation at two of the healthcare industry’s most influential gatherings: HLTH and ViVE.

These high-impact conferences bring together thousands of healthcare leaders, investors, and innovators, and our Nurse Innovation Cohorts are right at the heart of the action. These exceptional nurses, selected for their leadership and creativity, are not only experts in patient care but also bold thinkers shaping the future of healthcare.

Nurses are more than caregivers. They are problem solvers, systems thinkers, and change agents. At NurseApproved, we believe that the most effective healthcare solutions come from those who experience the challenges firsthand. That’s why we’ve built a platform that connects nurse expertise with healthcare innovation, helping companies refine and validate their products through real-world insight.

Our Nurse Innovation Cohorts embody this mission. These nurses are:

  • Driving meaningful change through hands-on innovation

  • Elevating the voice of frontline care at national events

  • Helping shape the future of healthcare delivery and technology

Supporting Nurse Innovation Through Hackathons

NurseApproved is committed to supporting nurse-led innovation by hosting and sponsoring hackathons that put nurses at the center of problem-solving. These events are designed to bring people together—nurses, builders, and healthcare thinkers—to turn everyday challenges into practical solutions. It's about giving nurses the space, support, and platform to drive change from the ground up, because the future of health starts with those who know it best.

Innovation in Action @ HLTH 2024 Hackathon

At HLTH 2024, NurseApproved helped lead a Nurses Hackathon, a fast-paced, solutions-driven event designed to empower nurses to tackle the profession’s most pressing challenges. Sponsored by ConnectRN and the University City Science Center, and hosted by NurseApproved, the hackathon brought together nurses, technologists, and healthcare leaders to co-create impactful solutions.

In just 90 minutes, teams of nurses brainstormed and pitched ideas addressing real-world issues like staffing shortages, access to training, administrative burdens, and outdated technology. Drawing from their frontline experience, participants developed practical, scalable solutions and presented them to a panel of expert judges:

Judges evaluated each pitch on creativity, feasibility, and potential impact, offering valuable feedback and reinforcing the importance of cross-industry collaboration.

“When nurses lead innovation, the results are practical, impactful, and deeply human. We’re proud to support these changemakers as they take the stage at HLTH and ViVE.”
— Aimee Bailey, Chief Innovation Officer, NurseApproved

Want to meet or be a part of the next generation of nurse innovators?

Catch the Nurse Innovation Cohorts live at:

HLTH 2025 – October 19-22nd | Las Vegas, NV

ViVE 2025 – Dates TBA

Whether you're a healthcare startup, executive, or fellow nurse innovator, we’d love to connect. Interested in joining a future cohort or collaborating with NurseApproved?

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