| Sumario: | Innovation programs in higher education advance professional development and meet evolving needs of both students and institutions. This article examines the lifecycle of various innovation programs in nursing education, including building, sustaining, and sunsetting of various recent initiatives developed in a college of nursing with robust innovation programming. Drawing on case studies such as the Master of Healthcare Innovation (MHI) program, the IDEA Workshop, and the Innovation Studio, the article explores how these programs were developed to meet specific gaps, strategies used to maintain their momentum, and sometimes challenges that led to their conclusion. The findings of our program review highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, feedback-driven program development, and the need for tailored approaches based on the unique needs of each organization. Lessons learned demonstrate that while innovation frameworks offer valuable guidance, they cannot simply be replicated across institutions without adaptation. Successful programs were those that evolved to reflect diverse perspectives and maintained flexibility in addressing emerging challenges. The article offers implications for education and practice and concludes with a recommendation that sustainable innovation in higher education requires a balance of structured leadership, ongoing stakeholder engagement, and adaptability to ensure long-term impact.
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