NursePitch™

NursePitch™ is designed to increase the voice, opportunity, and visibility of the nursing audience in the digital health ecosystem by holding a nurse-led and nurse-developed innovation competition.

NursePitch is a comprehensive program aimed at amplifying the influence and presence of nursing professionals in the digital health landscape. NursePitch is a global initiative, offering a forum for nurses to contribute to and shape digital health solutions in an innovation competition with a unique emphasis on being nurse-led and nurse-developed.

Collaborating once again, HIMSS, the American Nurses Association Enterprise, and BD stand as leaders in innovation, jointly announcing the commencement of applications for the NursePitch competition. This annual event provides a platform for nurses worldwide to showcase their inventive products and ideas. Selected finalists have the opportunity to present their creations to a distinguished panel of judges, representing various sectors such as health innovation, business, providers, and venture capital.

Applications for NursePitch will open in January 2025. Finalists will be showcased at an in-person event at HIMSS25.

2023 NuresPitch Winners

• 1st Place: matchHHa Services Inc. Frances Akubuilo, DNP, RN, Founder and CEO
• 2nd Place: Melanated Healthcare, Inc., Lecresha Sewell, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, SANE, Founder
• 3rd Place: Impact Wearables, Linda Rowan RN, BSN, Founder

2023 NursePitch Finalists

• Linda Rowan, Impact Wearables
• Lecresha Sewell, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, SANE, Melanated Healthcare
• Ahmed Almanfi BSN, RN, Ahmed AI chat
• Tanya Desjardins, RN, BScN, OCN, VA-BC  and Juliana Hatch, RN, BScN, CON(C), Chemo Extravasations
• Bryanna Marshall MN, RN, Thanks Rose
• Frances Akbubuilio, DNP, RN, matchHHa
• Natasha Latta, BSN, RN, MedEd Games

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