Develop Your Voice as a Global Nurse Advocate

Program at a Glance

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Flexible Learning

Six-week virtual program combining live and asynchronous (recorded video) learning

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Designed for Working Nurses

Choose from morning or evening live sessions (Time zone: United States Eastern Time)

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Learn From Experienced Advocates

Developed and taught by Sigma Nursing’s former United Nations liaisons

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Earn Professional Recognition

Receive a digital badge and nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours upon successful completion

Learning Outcomes

After completing the academy, you will be able to:

  • Advocate more effectively for patients, communities, and the nursing profession
  • Apply practical advocacy strategies at the local, national, and global levels
  • Explain nursing's influence on health and health outcomes
  • Create and present a personal Global Advocacy Action Plan

Program Schedule

The academy is offered twice each year, with cohorts beginning in April/May and September/October. Participants choose one live session to attend each week a live call is offered.

Week 1: Global Nursing Overview

Week 2: How to Be an Advocate

Week 3: Socio-Cultural and Political Awareness of the United Nations

Week 4: Issues Affecting Global Health

Week 5: Global Healthcare Workforce and Being at the Table

Week 6: Action Plan Presentations



Ready for the Next Cohort?

Add your name to the interest list to be notified when registration opens for the next session.