Center for Global Nursing

Who We Are

The Center for Global Nursing (CGN) represents a collaboration of the UCSF School of Nursing and the UCSF Health Department of Nursing with the Institute for Global Health Sciences. As the central hub for global nursing and advanced practice initiatives, CGN brings together UCSF’s nurses, advanced practice providers (APPs), faculty, and students with global partners to advance global health through education, research, and advocacy.

Certificates were just given to four staff at Lao Friend's Hospital for Children byCGN Director, Dr. Rebecca Silvers. — Dr. Silvers is working with long-time partners on advanced respiratory care at Lao Friends Hospital for Children.

Nurses are the cornerstone of the global health workforce, yet their voices and expertise are often underrepresented in global health initiatives. CGN was founded to bridge this critical gap, serving as a vibrant hub for nurses and APPs to engage and lead in the field of global health sciences. Through dynamic partnerships, global health education, and pioneering research, we advance the nursing profession and amplify its impact worldwide.

Rebecca Silvers, DNP, CPNP-AC

Founding Director, Center for Global Nursing

Our Work

CGN provides pathways and opportunities for nurses and APPs to explore and engage in global health sciences.

Education

CGN offers educational opportunities for nurses, advanced practice providers and our global community.

Partnerships

Four women laugh together at a desk in a clinic in Uganda.

CGN promotes nursing and interdisciplinary collaboration within UCSF and with global partners.

Research

CGN facilitates global nursing-led and multidisciplinary research and sponsors workshops and scientific conferences.

About Our Work

Our Community

Our community proudly includes over 5,000 nurses and advanced practice providers (APPs) from UCSF and around the world. To achieve our mission, we actively collaborate with a network of global partners and nursing leaders.

We welcome and offer opportunities for all nurses, APPs, nursing faculty and students with an interest or expertise in global health sciences.

We look forward to connecting with you!

About Our Community