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Rachel L DiFazio1, Sheridan Miyamoto2, Stephanie Gilbertson-White3
1Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Boston, MA.
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The concept of liberation capital is explored in the context of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators, a program designed to address gaps in health care by empowering nurse scientists and leaders. The fellowship, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, supports nurses in developing innovative projects, fostering leadership, and advancing healthcare systems through flexible funding and support structures. Inspired by Gordon Moore's pioneering approach in technology, liberation capital in nursing represents an investment that removes institutional constraints, unlocking creativity and systems impact. Philanthropy's role in nursing remains underdeveloped, with only a small fraction of healthcare philanthropy directed toward nursing leadership and innovation. Liberation capital shifts traditional support approaches toward sustainable nurse-led initiatives focusing on social justice. By reframing philanthropic investments, liberation capital has the potential to drive transformative change in nursing and healthcare systems.
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