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Welcome to the UCSF Center for Global Nursing (and Advanced Practice)
at the Institute for Global Health Sciences.
In this newsletter, you can expect to find opportunities, events, and other information about UCSF nurses, advanced practice providers, and our global partners working toward global health solutions.
| | CGN's Programs, People, & Events | | Register Now
CGN's July Global Nursing Impact Series | | |
Join the Center for Global Nursing for a conversation with Charisse Ahmed, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, UCSF School of Nursing, and Certificate in Global Nursing faculty, and her co-Principal Investigator, Moomba Thornicroft, MPH, who will highlight their Church-Based Friendship Bench Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, which focuses on community-engaged HIV and mental health interventions addressing sexual- and gender-based violence among adolescents in Zambia. The research was supported through the CGN Research Seed Award, and we’re excited to share the outcomes of this important work.
This series is open to all nurses, global partners, and professionals interested in learning about the remarkable work and impact of nurses advancing global health.
- Register for CGN's July 14th Global Nursing Impact Series that will be held on Zoom from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. PDT (4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. CEST)
| | Faculty Publication Spotlight | | |
Congratulations to Jerry Ouner, PhD, RN, FAAN, Associate Professor, UCSF School of Nursing and CGN Certificate Faculty, and his co-authors on the publication of their Nursing Outlook. article, "Mentoring Nurses Through Global Partnerships: A Scoping Review," published in March 2026.
The authors synthesized evidence on mentoring nurses and midwives across academic, clinical, and community settings through international partnerships. By examining the characteristics and outcomes of these collaborations, the study offers valuable insights into how global mentoring partnerships can strengthen nursing education, professional development, leadership, and health systems worldwide.
We celebrate Dr. Ouner and his colleagues for this important contribution to the growing body of scholarship on global nursing partnerships.
| | CGN's Director Selected as a 2026 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing | | |
Please join CGN in congratulating Rebecca Silvers, DNP, APN, CPNP-AC, Director of the UCSF Center for Global Nursing, on her selection as a 2026 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). Dr. Silvers joins the distinguished 2026 Class of Fellows, recognized for their sustained contributions to advancing nursing leadership, innovation, research, education, policy, and science. The Class includes nurse leaders representing 39 states, the District of Columbia, and 17 countries.
Dr. Silvers will be formally inducted during the Academy's Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., in October 2026.
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Enaanake Di Stefano, BSN, RN, is a Registered Nurse II on the adult transplant unit at UCSF Medical Center. Alongside bedside nursing, she has been involved in evidence-based practice initiatives, the UCSF Clinical Inquiry Council, nursing governance, and leadership programs, including the UCSF CNO Cabinet. Her work through the Clinical Inquiry Council has included exploring the thoughtful integration of Artificial Intelligence into nursing practice, evidence-based care, and healthcare innovation. In August 2026, Enaanake will begin the dual MSN/MBA program in Organizational Leadership at Johns Hopkins University.
Through the UCSF Center for Global Nursing and the Global Nursing Scholars Program, Enaanake recently participated in a clinical experience in Eldoret, Kenya, focused on cross-cultural collaboration, systems learning, and pediatric dialysis care. During the experience, she developed an ongoing collaborative partnership with Rose Njogu, BSN, KRNN, KRCHN, Senior Principal Nephrology Nursing Officer, focused on reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) rates among pediatric dialysis and transplant patients.
We are honored to recognize Enaanake Di Stefano for her dedication to advancing nursing excellence through evidence-based practice, global collaboration, and healthcare innovation, as well as her commitment to improving patient outcomes and strengthening sustainable partnerships across healthcare settings.
| | CGN's Educational Opportunities | | Register for CGN's October
Community Meeting and Journal Club | |
Join CGN's Community Meetings and Journal Club to participate in an open forum for nursing professionals to connect, collaborate, and engage with the latest developments in global health nursing. Our meetings are held virtually and are open to all members of the global nursing community, whether you are currently engaged in global health work or looking to expand your knowledge and network. Be a part of the conversation and help drive meaningful change in global health nursing!
1 CE provided for each one-hour session.
*The series is open to all UCSF faculty, students, staff, global partners, and professionals interested in global health.
Engage with peers on October 6th as we welcome Lisa Thompson, PhD, RN, FNP, FAAN, Professor at the UCSF School of Nursing, to discuss her recent publication: “Behavioral interventions related to plastic waste management in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review using the Behavior Change Wheel and the Theoretical Domains Framework”.
Register for CGN's October 6th Community Meeting and Journal Club that will be held on Zoom from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. PDT (9 p.m. to 10 p.m. CEST)
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Register for CGN's October or November 2026
Introduction to Cultural Humility Course
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CGN’s Introduction to Cultural Humility Course offers a foundational exploration of cultural humility within the contexts of nursing, advanced practice, and global health sciences. The course supports nurses and Advanced Practice Providers in recognizing personal bias, understanding how power and privilege shape clinical encounters, and building skills to foster more equitable, respectful partnerships in all settings.
This course is open to all nurses and Advanced Practice Providers, whether or not they are participating in CGN’s global programs.
- Register on Nursing Connect for CGN's October 20th or November 10th Cultural Humility Course.
3 CEs provided.
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CGN Travel Award applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Applications are reviewed in April and October.
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Are you working with a global health organization and need to fund your own visa or flight? CGN is committed to supporting our members as they engage in meaningful global health work. Apply now to qualify for up to $1500 in travel costs, and take the next step in your global health journey!
Qualtrics Application Process:
- Complete the application questionnaire
- Provide an invitation letter to work abroad
- Attach your CV or resume for up to $1500 in travel costs
Applications are evaluated based on the project's sustainability and efforts to collaborate with local partners.
| | Have you implemented or tried to implement a WHO Emergency, Critical, or Operative Care Tool? | | |
The World Health Organization (WHO) is working to strengthen health systems through integrated service delivery, connecting primary, emergency, critical, and operative (ECO) care into a seamless continuum. By improving how care is organized, planned, and accessed across the system, WHO aims to ensure that people receive timely, high-quality acute care that truly meets their needs.
To support this vision, WHO launched the Acute Care Action Network (ACAN), a global initiative to advance the implementation of WHO’s acute care tools. ACAN works to expand the reach and impact of these resources, while also identifying where additional, purpose-built tools may be needed to support effective implementation on the ground.
We invite you to share your experiences with implementing WHO’s ECO acute care tools. Your insights will directly inform the development of practical resources to strengthen implementation efforts worldwide. We’re particularly interested in learning about:
- How acute care tools are being applied in practice
- Key challenges and factors that enable successful implementation
- Gaps where additional resources or support are needed
- Locally adapted tools or materials that have proven effective
- Priority areas where ACAN can better support implementation
Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of acute care delivery.
| | 9th Africa Interdisciplinary Health Conference | |
Register now for the 9th Annual Africa Interdisciplinary Health Conference (AfIHC), organized in collaboration with Mzumbe University, on the theme Bridging Disciplines to Address Dual Burden of Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa. The conference will be hosted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and online on August 19-21, 2026, with the Pre-Conference Workshop on August 17-18, 2026. The conference is founded and co-directed by Jerry Ouner (Nutor), PhD, RN, Associate Professor at the UCSF School of Nursing and Faculty for CGN's Certificate in Global Nursing.
| | UCGHI GloCal Health Fellowship Opportunity | |
The GloCal Health Fellowship supports a 12-month, mentored research fellowship for investigators interested in studying diseases and conditions in developing countries to improve health for populations around the world.
Fellows must train in the LMIC where they plan to carry out their research plan. UCGHI manages and supports the GloCal Health Fellowship.
You are eligible to apply if you are a:
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Low- and middle-income country (LMIC) Postdoctoral Fellow (MD, MBChB, DDS, DVM, PharmD, PhD, etc.) with one of the 29 GloCal affiliated sites
- U.S. Postdoctoral Fellow (MD, PhD, DDS, DVM, PharmD, etc.)
- University of California Advanced Doctoral Student (PhD, DrPH, etc.)
- University of California Professional Student (MD, DDS, DVM, etc.)
Applications are due by September 15th.
| Postdoctoral Nursing Opportunity (USA) | | |
The National Clinician Scholars Program (NCSP) is the only postdoctoral research fellowship for physicians and doctorally-trained nurses across multiple disciplines and specialties. Scholars explore diverse topics, from artificial intelligence and climate change to health systems innovation and implementation science, driving impact across clinical, public, and academic sectors.
If you are a UCSF doctorally trained nurse or physician, please consider applying for the two-year leadership and research training fellowship (2027–2029 cohort). This transformative program is designed to develop innovative clinical investigators and health care leaders.
Applications opened May 1, 2026, and close July 15, 2026. Selected applicants will begin the program in July 2027.
| | Submit an Abstract for
CUGH's 18ᵗʰ Annual Conference in Lima, Peru | | |
The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) is now accepting abstract submissions for the 18th Annual Conference, "Transforming Global Health: Partnerships, Power, Leadership, and Technology in a Rapidly Changing World." The conference will take place February 25–28, 2027, in Lima, Peru.
Abstract submissions are now open and are due by August 31, 2026.
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ICN's 31st Congress in Taipei, Taiwan | | |
Faculty, students, trainees, and nursing professionals are encouraged to submit abstracts for the 31st International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, taking place July 8–11, 2027, in Taipei, Taiwan. Centered on the theme, "Empowered Nurses: New Horizons Transforming Health and Care," the ICN Congress will bring together thousands of nurses, researchers, educators, policymakers, and healthcare leaders from around the world to highlight the essential leadership of nurses in shaping the future of global health.
Applications submissions will open August 1, 2026, and are due by September 30, 2026.
| | Join the Next Empowering Hearts Globally Nursing Webinar | | |
The Empowering Hearts Globally (EHG) Nursing Webinar Series, in collaboration with Children's HeartLink and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), invites nurses and healthcare professionals to the Optimizing Oxygen Delivery and Management of Low Cardiac Output webinar on August 27, 2026, from 1:30–2:30 p.m. ICT (UTC+7).
| | Pediatric Volunteer Opportunity in Laos | | |
Lao Friends Hospital for Children (LFHC) is the only hospital in northern Laos that provides specialty pediatric care, offering free services to underserved families in the region. It focuses on improving access to essential health services while supporting sustainable healthcare through training local providers. Volunteering offers a meaningful way to contribute to the hospital's mission and make a difference in children's lives.
Lao Friends Hospital for Children accepts applications for medical and nursing volunteers throughout the year. All individuals interested in volunteering should be able to spend two months at LFHC during their first visit. Anyone interested is welcome to send their resumes to hr@fwablaos.org.
| | Our website serves as a central hub for information about CGN's educational initiatives, collaborators, and members to foster a vibrant community of nursing professionals. By providing access to our programs, events, and collaborative opportunities, we aim to empower nurses and APPs and support pathways for them to engage in global health solutions. | | Center for Global Nursing Membership | | |
Become A CGN Member
We want to identify those committed to being a part of the UCSF Center for Global Nursing (& Advanced Practice) and prepared to join our global partners in collaborative initiatives. We look forward to having all those faculty, staff, and interested students become core members of the CGN.
Please take the survey below to identify your interest in the Center for Global Nursing (& APP) membership. Membership requirements:
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Interest and/or Expertise in Global Health (including health equity)
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Education & Training, including our Cultural Humility course (see registration information above) and Global Health 101x (more information on how to register in the attached survey)
| | Highlight Your Achievements | | |
Share Your Achievements with CGN
We are excited to highlight your achievements in our newsletters, on social media, and on our website.
Have you been involved in global partnerships, earned a new degree, published research, or accomplished something noteworthy this past month? We want to hear about it!
Please email Anisha Rao (anisha.rao@ucsf.edu) to share your achievements and let us shine a spotlight on your contributions at home and abroad.
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Please send all global nursing/APP announcements and shout-outs to our email: Globalnursing@ucsf.edu
We would love to celebrate with you and include these in our upcoming newsletter.
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