Nurses are the backbone of patient care – and they’re also at the forefront of healthcare’s digital transformation.
From implementing telehealth to leading remote monitoring initiatives, nurses and nurse practitioners are accelerating the adoption of digital health tools across care settings. HIMSS26 will spotlight their critical role in modernizing care delivery and improving outcomes.
Nurses aren’t just [digital tech] users - they’re builders, testers, and leaders. From designing telehealth protocols to evaluating patient education apps, nurses are shaping the tools they use every day.
How Digital Tools Are Transforming Nursing Practice
Patient Care Technologies
Digital tools like remote patient monitoring, clinical alerts, and virtual care platforms help nurses manage larger patient populations while delivering personalized care. These solutions enhance response times, enable early intervention, and support chronic care management.
Clinical Decision Support
AI-powered decision tools are equipping nurses with insights at the point of care. From identifying sepsis risk to streamlining discharge planning, these technologies support faster, safer clinical decisions.
Communication and Collaboration
Secure messaging systems and digital care coordination platforms streamline communication among care teams, reducing delays and supporting continuity.
Implementation Success Strategies
Change Management and Training
Digital health adoption succeeds when nurses are engaged early. HIMSS26 will highlight successful implementation models that include hands-on training, clinical informatics champions, and nurse-led innovation teams.
Workflow Integration
Tech must support – not disrupt – nursing workflows. Organizations are customizing tools to fit specific unit needs, ensuring time savings and reducing documentation burden.
Best Practices
Sessions at HIMSS26 will spotlight evidence-based approaches to digital adoption, including peer coaching, simulation labs, and ongoing competency assessments.
Nurse-Led Innovation in Digital Health
Nurses aren’t just users – they’re builders, testers, and leaders. From designing telehealth protocols to evaluating patient education apps, nurses are shaping the tools they use every day.
Telehealth Leadership
Nurse practitioners are driving the expansion of virtual consults, remote triage, and home-based care – especially in primary care, behavioral health, and chronic disease management.
Patient Empowerment
Nurses are using digital platforms to educate patients, support self-care, and track adherence. These efforts increase engagement and improve outcomes.
Care Coordination
As patient journeys become more complex, nurses play a key role in bridging settings and stakeholders. Digital care plans, alerts, and checklists help ensure smoother transitions.
Training for the Future
The future of nursing includes digital literacy, data fluency, and leadership in health IT. HIMSS26 will offer:
- Certification resources
- Digital skills workshops
- Networking with nurse informaticists and innovators
Breaking Barriers
Despite progress, barriers remain – from lack of time and training to technology gaps in under-resourced settings. HIMSS26 will tackle these challenges head-on, offering real-world solutions and peer insights.
Join the Digital Health Movement at HIMSS26
Nurses and nurse practitioners are leading change. HIMSS26 will celebrate their impact and equip them with the tools, knowledge, and connections to advance digital health in every care setting.
Take your place at the forefront of healthcare innovation at HIMSS26 March 9-12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.