About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of healthcare innovation from the perspective of CRNAs and nurses, featuring insights from nurse entrepreneur Rebecca Love and AANA Senior Innovation Specialist Cherissa Jackson.

Healthcare innovation is often associated with software developers, startup founders, and technology companies. But what if some of the most important solutions to healthcare's biggest challenges are sitting inside operating rooms, classrooms, and clinical settings every day? CRNAs and nurses see problems firsthand, yet they are rarely invited into the rooms where solutions are created. In this episode, Sharon and Jeremy welcome nurse entrepreneur Rebecca Love, RN, MSN, FIEL and AANA Senior Innovation Specialist Cherissa Jackson to discuss the upcoming AANA Hackathon at the AANA Annual Congress. This event creates a space for clinicians, educators, students, and innovators to collaborate and develop solutions for the daily challenges CRNAs see firsthand. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 💡 Innovation Mindset – Learning to think beyond the status quo 🤝 Collaboration – Solving problems through teamwork 🚀 Hackathon Experience – What participants can expect 🎤 Finding Your Voice – Empowering CRNAs to lead change 🏥 Future Solutions – Improving healthcare through innovation Reserve your spot at the 2026 AANA Hackathon…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sharon, Jeremy

Guests: Rebecca Love, Cherissa Jackson

Topics covered

• healthcare innovation
• collaboration
• hackathon
• CRNA empowerment
• problem-solving

Keywords

• healthcare
• innovation
• CRNA
• hackathon
• collaboration
• nurse entrepreneur
• AANA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AANA, AANA Annual Congress, 1099 CRNA Institute

Places: Bahamas

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