LIVE at ViVE: AI + Nurse Academy with Stephen Ferrara

AI is already changing nursing. The real question is whether nurses will lead it or be sidelined by it. In this episode, I sit down with nurse practitioner Stephen to explore how clinical expertise, healthcare policy, and artificial intelligence intersect, and why nurses must be at the center of healthcare innovation. Stephen shares his journey from bedside care to policy engagement and now to advancing AI literacy for nurses. We talk about what many health tech companies misunderstand about nursing workflows, why documentation reform matters, and how nurse practitioners can influence system-level change. This conversation covers: • AI in nursing and healthcare workflows • Nurse leadership in technology integration • Healthcare policy and systemic reform • AI literacy for clinicians • Reimagining documentation and efficiency • The future role of nurse practitioners in innovation Nurses are experts in rapid assessment, risk-benefit decision-making, and managing complex care environments. Those skills translate directly into shaping medical technology, but only if we claim that seat at the table. If you care about the future of nursing, healthcare reform, digital health, or AI in medicine, this episode will expand how you think about your influence. Follow for more conversations on nursing leadership, healthcare innovation, stroke advocacy, and the future of care. Get started on the AI + Nurse Academy course: https://www.ainurseacademy.ai/en Connect with and follow Stephen Ferrara on LinkedIn Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIN Get or Gift a copy of “Speak Up, Start Now” the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 https://nurserosaspeaks.shop/ Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks on your favorite social media platform: