Innovation typically is denoted as creating novel ideas to advance improvements in disciplinary work. This article advances the idea that the concept of innovation should be broadened to include the face-to-face dialogues that nurses have within their practice. As persons are the center of ethos of nursing, innovation is driven by theoretical frameworks, research, and practices. These thoughts are framed by the humanbecoming theory.
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