The Innovation Handbook - by Bonnie Clipper (Paperback)

About the Book

"The ideal readers for this book are nurse leaders at all levels- including charge nurse managers, directors, and nurse executives-who are hoping to find inspiration, nuggets of insight, inspiration, or new ways of thinking about old problems. It doesn't matter if you have years of experience or are new to your role. Learning why we need to change, thinking about ways to change, and becoming a champion of change are all important, for all of us. Leading successful change is a numbers game. We need more trained leaders and direct care nurses with an innovative skill set to accomplish our goals. We are all students of change!"--

Book Synopsis

The global healthcare ecosystem is in chaos, caught in the convergence of pandemic-induced disruption, residual inequities, burnout, and turnover. Nurse leaders can either succumb to the churn or spot-and seize-a rare opportunity for true transfor-mation. They must thoughtfully consider all aspects of their traditional roles and tack-le trigger topics such as staffing, schedul-ing, value-based care, outcome tracking, and more. Informed, empowered nurses can re-envision roles, integrate technolo-gies, and develop new models to deliver the highest level of patient care.

The Innovation Handbook is a pragmatic guide and toolkit that seeks to enlighten nurse leaders as they evolve through the current crisis. Author Bonnie Clipper explains concepts and equips nurses with a knowledge foundation that enhances their innovation skill set, spurs ideas and creativity, and challenges them to think differently and apply new concepts. On the cusp of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a better future for nursing and healthcare, this book gives nurses the tools to meet the moment!

Review Quotes

"The new cornerstone innovation resource for nurse leaders today! Dr. Clipper wraps several pragmatic strategies and emerging tactics, along with her years of wisdom, to guide this generation of nurse leaders through the turbulent healthcare climate toward successful transformational change. Change is difficult, but this innovation guide is an excellent resource to ensure sustainability for nursing today and for years to come."

-Margo B. Minissian, PhD, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAHA

Executive Director, Geri and Richard Brawerman Nursing Institute

Simms/Mann Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Nurse Education, Innovation and Research

Assistant Professor, Cardiology

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California

"Dr. Bonnie Clipper has done it again! Her unique ability to capture the most relevant data, synthesize it in a way that is meaningful in practice, and package it with actionable strategies is unparalleled in our profession. This book presents a no-frills road map for nurse leaders and healthcare administrators to supercharge transformation in the wake of some of the most challenging times in healthcare's history."

-April Hansen, MSN, RN

Group President, Workforce Solutions

Aya Healthcare

"Transformation in healthcare cannot occur without nurse leaders having an innovation mindset and setting an intentional culture of innovation at their institutions. Dr. Clipper's book should be one of the go-to resource guides for nurse leaders to infuse this culture of innovation throughout health systems. I hope every nurse leader uses this book and commits to transforming not only their health system but the profession of nursing."

-Marion Leary, MSN, MPH, RN

Director of Innovation

University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing

"This book had me hooked immediately. It covers all the bases and fills a void in the nursing leadership space. It is a must-read for all nurses (and others) in a healthcare leadership role. I love the andragogical approach. Well done, Dr. Clipper!"

-Michael Ackerman, PhD, FCCM, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN

Director, Center of Healthcare Innovation and Leadership

Director, Master of Healthcare Innovation Program

Professor of Clinical Nursing

College of Nursing, The Ohio State University