Certificate in Global Nursing

The CGN Certificate in Global Nursing Program is a comprehensive 12-session virtual course designed to deepen your understanding of global health sciences. You’ll explore global nursing practices, health systems, cultural humility, and building equitable partnerships through sessions led by renowned experts. This program is ideal for nurses and advanced practice providers eager to expand their knowledge of global health. With classes held via Zoom, participants from across the world can easily engage and collaborate.

Upcoming Course Dates

• January 28th, 2025 - April 15th, 2025 

All courses are held online from 8 am PST-10 am PST/5 p.m. - 7 p.m. CEST. 

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Faculty and Facilitators

Our expert UCSF and Global Faculty are global nursing and advanced practice leaders in their field and will bring their expertise to each session. 

Global Nursing Scholars Program

The Global Nursing Scholars Program is designed for UCSF nurses and advanced practice providers enrolled in the CGN Global Nursing Certificate Program, offering a unique opportunity to gain international experience by collaborating with global partners to improve nursing care quality. Selected participants will engage in hands-on learning, problem-solving, and cross-cultural exchange in a healthcare setting abroad. 

Upcoming Program Dates

• The program will run concurrently with the CGN Global Nursing Certificate Program, from January 28 – April 15, 2025 (four 1.5-hour Zoom sessions).
• With an international experience in Kenya: April 21 – May 2, 2025.

A stipend of up to $3000 will be provided to cover travel, visa, lodging, and food expenses for each participant.

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CGN Introduction to Cultural Humility

CGN’s Cultural Humility Course provides an introductory exploration of cultural humility within the context of nursing, advanced practice and global health sciences. This course raises awareness of personal biases and offers tools to reduce power imbalances and optimize cross-cultural collaboration. After this training, participants can apply the principles of cultural humility in their approach to global health collaborations to create more equitable partnerships. There is no cost for the course at this time. Three CEUs will be awarded. Currently, this course is open to UCSF faculty and staff only. 

Upcoming Course Dates

• March 11, 2025; 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
• April 8, 2025; 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
• October 21, 2025; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
• November 4, 2024; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST

All courses are held online.

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Faculty and Facilitators

The list includes nurse and APP leaders at UCSF Health and the School of Nursing:

Opportunities in IGHS

The Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) offers a variety of educational opportunities designed to advance your career in global health. Open to all, our programs cater to diverse backgrounds and career stages, providing comprehensive education and hands-on experience.  Learn more about these exciting opportunities and how to apply on our website:

• Master’s in Global Health: The MS in Global Health offers both part-time and full-time tracks, preparing students for careers in research, policy, academia, organizational leadership, and program management and evaluation.
• PhD Program: Engage closely with outstanding faculty and interact with global health leaders.
• Global REACH: Global Research, Education, Action and Communities for Health (Global REACH) supports students, trainees, and early career investigators from diverse backgrounds through teaching, mentoring, and financial support.
• Training Programs: IGHS offers four specialized training opportunities that provide the education and hands-on experience needed to excel in global health.
• Global Scholars: The UCSF Global Scholar Program, part of the international network of Scholars at Risk (SAR), supports scholars in continuing their training until a safe return home is possible.