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According to the chapter, what advice is given to aspiring nurse innovators regarding curiosity and asking questions?

Aspiring nurse innovators are advised to stay curious, treat no question as dumb, and advocate for themselves by asking when they want to learn more. If they do not know something, they should ask someone who does and explore that expertise.

The chapter emphasizes curiosity as a foundational trait for nurse innovators. The interviewee credits curiosity as a major driver of career success and encourages others to remain curious. The specific advice includes never viewing any question as dumb, advocating for yourself as well as your patient, and not being afraid to ask when you want to learn about something. If you lack knowledge, the recommendation is to find someone who has that expertise, then lean into and explore that source of knowledge.

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  • Curiosity is a massive part of success for nurse innovators.
  • Stay curious; no question is a dumb question.
  • Advocate for your patient, but also advocate for yourself.
  • Don't be afraid to ask when you want to learn more.
  • If you don't know, ask someone who does and explore that expertise.
Source:Nursing Informatics: Truths, Talent, and Transforming the Future· The State of Nursing Informatics – Opportunities to Boldly Influence Change· p. 41

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Whende M. Carroll

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