To bring together nurses to share education, training, research and knowledge in a way that promotes cultural competency and is mutually beneficial. We believe the core of global knowledge is respect for each other and the shared desire to both learn and teach in diverse settings with the goal of sustainability.

1. Be an institutional resource for global health nursing and visiting teams

2. Provide global health training for internal nurses and collaborate with partner institutions in education

3. Mentor nursing staff with global research and education projects

GHI Nursing Director

Searching for a way to apply her expertise in nursing education to global health while at Children’s, in 2017, Kristi Myers, RN was introduced to the Global Health Initiative (GHI) while working on a research study with Dr. Lineo Thahane to develop e-learning programs for nurses in Lesotho. In 2018, she joined GHI nurse Lynda Dattilio to start the Global Health Workshop, and in 2019, launched the Nursing Special Interest Group for GHI, which she currently leads. The Group works to introduce, engage, and prepare nurses for global health work.

As its official mission and in Kristi’s words, the Nursing Special Interest group envisions “To bring together nurses to share education, training, research and knowledge in a way that promotes cultural competency and is mutually beneficial. We believe the core of global knowledge is respect for each other and the shared desire to both learn and teach in diverse settings with the goal of sustainability.” She is glad to be able to combine her work as a nurse educator with a global focus.

Global Health Nursing Education

Nursing in Pediatric Global Health: Care of the Sick Child in Low Resource Settings

Starting in 2018, GHI has worked with Nursing at CNH to offer a Global Health Workshop. The workshop has at its foundation the Emergency Triage Assessment and Training (ETAT) course and builds from there to train attendees in skills needed in global health work. While the annual workshop is geared specifically towards nursing in a global setting, many participants have found that the training has benefited their work here at CNH with a diverse population including international patients and families.

Workshop Details & Registration

The Global Health Initiative at Children’s National Nursing Special Interest Group (SIG) meets Monthly and focuses on Pediatric Global health and the impact we make around the world.

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