Masterclass: A human capital approach to valuing nursing in the age of technology driven health care
10 Dec 2026, 17:00 - 18:30
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The RCN Leadership Academy is delighted to invite both RCN members and non-members to the next event in its virtual Masterclass Series: Masterclass: A human capital approach to valuing nursing in the age of technology driven health care.
The RCN Leadership Academy is delighted to invite both RCN members and non-members to the next instalment of our Masterclass Series, featuring internationally renowned health economist and nursing researcher Dr Olga Yakusheva. This virtual webinar will be held on Microsoft Teams.
As healthcare systems increasingly embrace technological innovation and artificial intelligence, understanding and articulating the value of nursing has never been more important.
In this Masterclass, Dr Yakusheva will draw on her own research exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the nursing workforce and what this means for nursing practice, leadership, workforce planning, policy and regulation. She will introduce the Nursing Human Capital Value Model, a pioneering framework that positions nurses as strategic assets within healthcare systems and demonstrates how nursing contributes measurable value to patient outcomes, organisational performance and long-term system sustainability.
This thought-provoking session will explore the intersection of nursing, economics, workforce strategy and emerging technologies, offering practical insights for today's leaders and those shaping the future of the profession.
Book now
Book your place for this free event using the book now button to the top right of this page. If you are not an RCN member, you will need to register for a MyRCN account. Alternatively, you can call the Events Registration team on 029 2054 6460, quoting event number 6342. This is an online event, which will be held on Microsoft Teams.
Speakers
We are delighted to welcome:
Dr Olga Yakusheva, PhD, MSE, FAAN is an internationally leading expert and thought leader on the economic value of nursing to healthcare systems. She is an economist and Professor at Johns Hopkins Nursing and Director of the Clinical Analytics and Health Economics Core at the Institute for Policy Solutions at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. She is also the Economics Editor for the International Journal of Nursing Studies. Dr. Yakusheva’s work has been published in top economics and medical journals including, The Review of Economics and Statistics and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Dr. Yakusheva’s research team has led studies quantifying the value-added contribution of nurses to patient outcomes, and to organisational financial outcomes, to improve nurse staffing, reduce burnout and promote the economic value of nurses. Dr. Yakusheva is the lead author of the Nursing Human Value Capital Model and the Value-Informed Nursing Practice and Leadership Model.
Who should attend
This session is open to all nursing colleagues and healthcare professionals interested in leadership, workforce development, healthcare innovation and the future of the nursing profession.
This session is particularly relevant for:
- Senior nurse leaders and executive nurses
- Aspiring nursing leaders
- Nurse consultants and advanced practitioners
- Nurse educators and researchers
- Healthcare managers and workforce planners
- Policy makers and professionals with an interest in health system transformation
Learning outcomes
By attending this masterclass, participants will:
- Develop an understanding of the Nursing Human Value Capital Model and its application to contemporary healthcare.
- Explore how nursing contributes to patient outcomes, organisational performance and system-wide value.
- Examine the impact of artificial intelligence and technological innovation on the nursing workforce.
- Consider how economic evidence can support workforce planning, leadership decision-making and policy development.
- Reflect on opportunities to strengthen and communicate the value of nursing within their own organisations.
Join the discussion
The session will include a facilitated discussion and audience Q&A, providing delegates with the opportunity to engage directly with Dr Olga Yakusheva and explore the implications of her work for nursing leadership, workforce strategy and the future of healthcare.
Join us for the next instalment of the RCN Leadership Academy's Masterclass Series. This event will be recorded and published on the RCN website for those unable to attend live.
For more information, contact:
RCN Leadership Academy
leadership.academy@rcn.org.uk
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