CGN's Certificate in Global Nursing

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Over the course of 12 virtual sessions, the CGN Certificate in Global Nursing Program provides participants with an in-depth understanding of foundational concepts in global health sciences, including global nursing practice, health systems, cultural humility, and equitable partnerships.  

This certificate program is ideal for nurses and advanced practice providers (APPs) that are:  

  • Interested in exploring key concepts of global health sciences for professional development  
  • Exploring global health sciences as a potential career pathway 
  • Working in global health, but have not yet had the opportunity to obtain training in global health sciences 

Course Details

This course includes a weekly two-hour live virtual session, accompanied by required readings and asynchronous online activities. Students should expect to dedicate a minimum of 4-5 hours per week to both synchronous and asynchronous coursework.

Upcoming Course Dates 

  • January 28th, 2025 - April 15th, 2025 
  • All courses are held online from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. PST/5 p.m. - 7 p.m. CEST. 

Click Here to Register*

*You will be required to create a Login on Nursing Connect to register. UCSF Nurses, APPs, and students can use their SSO credentials.

Registration will close on January 15th, 2025, at 8:00 AM PST or earlier if the course reaches capacity.

Course Objectives

This program is designed to equip nurses and advanced practice providers to lead global health interventions by providing the tools to: 

  • Apply the principles of the WHO 2020 Nursing Report, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the ICN’s International Nurses Day 2024 Report, and the global burden of disease to create sustainable global health solutions.
  • Analyze health disparities and implement strategies to promote social justice in healthcare.
  • Develop skills to strengthen health systems using the WHO Building Blocks framework and innovative, sustainable approaches.
  • Understand and foster bidirectional partnerships and collaborations in diverse cultural settings, with a focus on equity and continuous learning.

Program Faculty

Expert faculty from UCSF and around the world, recognized leaders in global nursing and advanced practice, will contribute their knowledge to each session.

Learn more about our course faculty

UCSF Faculty

Global Faculty
  • Kimberly Baltzell, PhD, MS, RN 
  • Stella Bialous, DrPH, RN, FAAN 
  • Orlando Harris, PhD, MPH, FNP 
  • Andrea Kuster, DNP, RN, FNP 
  • Jerry Ouner (Nutor), PhD, RN 
  • Ashley Ramirez, DNP, MBA, APN 
  • Abbey Roepke, MSN, MPH 
  • Rebecca Silvers, DNP, APN, CPNP 
  • Mardochee Val, MSN, CRNA 
  • Maly Chittaphai, RN 
  • Joe P. Davies, BSN, RN 
  • Marilia Diaz, MSN, RN 
  • Melesi'i Inu Ki Ha'angana Filise, MSN, MEd RN
  • MaryJoy Kaimuri, PhD, MSc, RN 
  • Daniel Maweu, MSN, MPH, RN
  • Evelyne Mvungu, MN (Child Nursing), APN, RPedN
  • Josephine Nabulime, MSN, RN 
  • Natasha North, PhD, MSc, RN 
  • Bhawana Regmi, MSN, RN 
  • Edna Tallam-Kimaiyo, PhD, MPH, RN