The nursing profession is at a turning point, facing systemic challenges that demand innovation. A recent study introduces human-centered design (HCD) as a transformative tool for graduate nursing education. This methodology, which focuses on “understanding a problem from users’…point-of-view and developing an innovative strategy or creative solution,” equips nurses to create impactful, user-driven solutions.
Through a 150-minute HCD workshop, 64 graduate nursing students reported feeling more confident in their ability to come up with new ideas and take meaningful action, alongside enhanced design-thinking traits like optimism and experimentation. Students said the experience made them feel empowered to make real changes in their workplaces. For many, it was the first time they saw creativity as a critical nursing skill.
This fresh approach to nursing education is opening doors to better patient care and stronger, more innovative healthcare systems. Discover how this approach is shaping the future of nursing and healthcare innovation.