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Oct 21, 2025 23 min

Nursing Innovation Fellowship

from OSF HealthCare Accelerated Hosted by OSF HealthCare

Nurses are the heart of health care, but the profession continues to face challenges with burnout and emotional exhaustion. At OSF HealthCare, leaders are finding new ways to support and empower nurses. Join us as we discuss the Nursing Innovation Fellowship. This three-year program equips experienced nurses to think creatively, collaborate across disciplines and lead change while staying close to the patients they serve. Fellows learn to assess their practice, identify opportunities for improvement and apply innovation in real time. Along the way, they grow from fellows to mentors to innovators, helping shape a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement across the Ministry. Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Melinda Cooling, DNP, MBA, FAANP, chief nurse and advanced practice provider executive and Nikki Graham, DNP, RN, vice president of clinical excellence, about how the fellowship is helping nurses find renewed purpose and drive meaningful change that benefits both caregivers and patients. Speaker highlights: Melinda Cooling, DNP, MBA, FAANP Chief Nurse and Advanced Practice Provider Executive OSF HealthCare Nikki Graham, DNP, RN Vice President, Clinical Excellence OSF HealthCare Connect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

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