Uniting education, innovation and healthcare leaders to improve health outcomes
![Three Inman College of Nursing students checking the pulse of a manikin.](_images/router-programs.jpg)
The first of its kind in the state of Tennessee, Belmont’s Center for Nursing Innovation (CNI) joins other universities across the country who are working to reimagine the future of nursing—from the classroom to the bedside.
The center will unite education, innovation and healthcare leaders in support of improving health outcomes by transforming nursing education and supporting healthcare innovation through philanthropy, research and outreach. The center is situated among the many outstanding health disciplines on Belmont’s campus and will focus on interdisciplinary innovation.
Our Mission:
We embody a diverse culture of innovation that challenges the status quo to better prepare the next generation of nursing professionals. We achieve this by supporting curious and courageous leaders who will become radical champions for improved health outcomes and abundant living for all people.
Our Vision:
To be the leading Christ-centered agent of change and hope for innovative nursing education, workforce development, and leadership in nursing.
![A student and a doctor talk with an actor during a live simulation.](_images/router-interprofessional.jpg)
Our Current Focused Initiatives Are:
- Healthcare Education Innovation
- Global Health Innovation
- Innovative Partnerships and Collaboration
Innovation Spotlight
Center for Nursing Innovation Co-Directors
![Martha Buckner Profile Photo](../profiles/martha-buckner/_images/martha-buckner.jpg)
Martha Buckner
![Debbie Gregory Profile Photo](../profiles/debbie-gregory/_images/debbie-gregory.jpg)
Debbie Gregory
Center for Nursing Innovation Committee
![Donna Bolin](../profiles/donna-bolin/_images/donna-bolin.jpg)
Donna Bolin
Email: donna.bolin@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6614
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Kristian Dambrino
Email: kristian.dambrino@bruins.belmont.edu
Office Location: Inman Center 105 Cube A
![Martha Ezell](../profiles/martha-ezell/_images/martha-ezell.jpg)
Martha Ezell
Email: martha.ezell@belmont.edu
Office Location: Inman Center 203 C
![Shelby Garner](../profiles/shelby-garner/_images/shelby-garner.jpg)
Shelby Garner
Email: shelby.garner@belmont.edu
![Julie Honey](../profiles/julie-honey/_images/julie-honey.jpg)
Julie Honey
Email: julie.honey@belmont.edu
Office Location: Inman Center 101
![Robin Mutz](../profiles/robin-mutz/_images/robin-mutz.jpg)
![Amy Rasmussen](../profiles/amy-rasmussen/_images/amy-rasmussen.jpg)
Amy Rasmussen
Email: amy.rasmussen@belmont.edu
Office Location: Inman Center 205C