Innovation, Technology & Nursing Culture with Lisa Beasley and Sheila Bouie
September 3, 2025
In this episode, Lisa Beasley and Dr. Sheila Bouie discuss Dr. Bouie's journey from bedside nursing to academic leadership, emphasizing the importance of innovation and technology in nursing. She highlights the need for nursing education to adapt to a tech-integrated healthcare environment and the role of AI and simulation in transforming nursing education. Dr. Bouie also addresses the public perception of nursing, the importance of communication, and building confidence in new nurses. The conversation concludes with a call to action for better understanding and support of the nursing profession.
- Dr. Sheila Bouie emphasizes the importance of innovation in nursing.
- Nursing education must adapt to technology and AI.
- The perception of nursing is often limited to tasks.
- Building confidence in new nurses is crucial for their success.
- Communication is key in nursing practice and education.
- Nurses should be seen as leaders and decision-makers.
- Data literacy should be integrated into nursing curricula.
- Nursing is a profession that requires critical thinking, not just task execution.
- The future of nursing involves leveraging technology for better patient care.
- Public understanding of nursing roles needs to improve.