- Work in environments where they can grow and succeed.
- Learn to be leaders who inspire new ideas.
- Share and develop their ideas to improve healthcare.
- Understand the importance of innovation and how they can make a difference at work.
- Use technology and teamwork to solve big challenges in healthcare.
9 June 2025 - 8:00-16:00
Note: This is a limited, exclusive Pre-Congress Event offered in English, Spanish, and French. You must arrive one day early to participate in the Hackathon.
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson
Limited space - don’t miss out!
NurseHack4Health believes in the power of nurses to transform healthcare. Who better than nurses to spot the gaps, tackle the challenges, and eliminate the inefficiencies in our healthcare systems? Nurses are uniquely positioned to identify problems, break them down, reimagine solutions, and leverage their creativity, experience, and technology to build a better future.
Be part of something truly groundbreaking. Join us for the exclusive NurseHack4Health (NH4H) Hackathon – a dynamic, one-day Pre-Congress event that will fuel your passion for innovation and leadership. This will teach you how to Take it Apart | Fix it | Build it Better by harnessing the power of design thinking—a game changing, people-centered approach to solving the toughest healthcare problems, and empower you to lead the change in creating solutions that matter.
Why should you participate?
- Hands-on learning of design thinking to tackle real-world healthcare problems.
- Connect with a global network of innovators shaping the future of healthcare.
- A playbook to guide you in turning your ideas into reality.
- The opportunity to apply for the NH4H Pitch-A-Thon and compete for grant funding to bring your innovations to life.
This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Register now - be part of shaping a brighter future for healthcare around the world.
Why Is This Important?
NurseHack4Health believes that nurses have the knowledge, skills and creativity to make healthcare better. By joining NH4H events, nurses can:
What Is the NH4H Hackathon?
The NH4H Hackathon is a creative, hands-on workshop. It lasts one day and teaches nurses how to use design thinking, a way to solve problems by focusing on the people involved. This workshop, created for the International Council of Nurses (ICN) event, helps participants:
- Learn why being creative and solving problems in new ways is important.
- Practice working with others to understand problems and think of solutions.
- Create ideas that are innovative and sustainable.
- Share and reflect on how to bring these new ideas back to their workplaces.
How Does It Work?
The NH4H process is similar to how nurses care for patients. It includes these steps:
- Identify the problem by observing and understanding the issue.
- Work together with people from different backgrounds to create ideas.
- Imagine solutions that could make things better.
- Test, improve, and repeat until the best solution is found.
This process is flexible and can be used in any organization to help create change.
Who can participate
All participants already registered for the ICN Congress are eligible to sign up for the Hackathon.
Pre-Congress Cost
This is a free event.
What Happens After the Workshop?
When the workshop is done, participants will get a guide (called a playbook) to help them use what they learned. They can also:
- Apply for the NH4H Pitch-A-Thon, where they can be awarded grant funding to bring their ideas to life.
- Meet other nurses and innovators to build a network of support and inspiration.
