Bonnie Clipper

Papers

Total Citations

165

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About

Bonnie Clipper is a pioneering nurse leader and innovator whose work sits at the intersection of healthcare delivery, technology, and nursing practice. Her research focuses on the strategic integration of artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital tools into nursing workflows, with a particular emphasis on how these technologies can enhance patient care and empower the nursing workforce. Clipper’s major contributions include providing a foundational framework for nurse leaders to understand and implement AI and robotics, as outlined in her highly cited 2018 primer. Her most impactful work, however, emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, where her 2020 paper on the pandemic’s influence on technology adoption has garnered over 110 citations, cementing her as a key voice on crisis-driven digital transformation in healthcare. As a former Chief Nursing Officer and a sought-after speaker, Clipper has shaped national conversations on the future of nursing, advocating for a tech-enabled, resilient profession. Her work remains essential reading for students and researchers exploring the role of innovation in modern healthcare.