The Next Frontier in Nursing: Embracing Tech & AI

In the latest episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, Lea Sims, CMO of CGFNS International, speaks with two leading figures in nursing informatics: Kathleen McGrow, CNIO at Microsoft, and Romina Elias, Healthcare CNIO at Dell Technologies. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the future of nursing and healthcare.

Kathleen and Romina share their personal journeys into nursing, both inspired by family influences. They each found a passion for helping others, which eventually led them into the field of nursing informatics, where technology and data intersect to improve patient care.

The conversation highlights key innovations shaping the industry, including Microsoft’s Copilot, which streamlines clinical workflows, and Dell’s smart patient rooms that enhance care with IoT sensors and remote monitoring. Both guests emphasize the growing importance of AI, particularly ambient voice technology, in reducing the administrative burden on nurses by allowing real-time documentation through speech.

They also discuss the need for nurses to be involved in tech development and decision-making. The next generation of nurses, being digital natives, will expect frictionless technology that integrates seamlessly into their workflows. This will drive healthcare organizations to innovate faster.

Kathleen and Romina agree that nursing offers diverse career opportunities, with technology playing an increasingly important role. They encourage new nurses to embrace technology as a tool to enhance patient care and career growth.

Be sure to tune in to Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast for more insightful discussions on the future of healthcare and the vital role of health workers around the world.

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