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The innovative and acclaimed Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI)™ is the leadership programme that helps you to strengthen your political and policy understanding and influence at national, regional and global levels. The GNLI programme focuses on: 

• The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, health disparities, gender equity, and universal health care 
• The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery, 2025-2030 (GSDNM) 
• The WHO Regional Offices and their priorities 

This year-long programme primes scholars to hone their political skills at a national, regional and global levels.

Expected outcomes: 

• Better understanding of how to influence policy 
• Improved ability to work with stakeholders within and beyond the nursing profession 
• Greater awareness of the competencies needed to negotiate with policy stakeholders 
• Enhanced ability to review and frame the evidence base within local, national and international political, health and social care contexts 
• Competence in creating clear policy messages that appeal to politicians, policymakers and the public

GNLI alumni have: 

• a better understanding of how to influence policy
• an improved ability to work with stakeholders within and beyond the nursing profession
• a greater awareness of the competencies needed to negotiate with policy stakeholders
• an enhanced ability to review and frame the evidence base within local, national and international political, health and social care contexts

• competence in creating clear policy messages that appeal to politicians, policymakers and the public

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  Participants who complete the programme join a network of global leaders

What GNLI alumni have said after completing the programme:

WHO Chief Nursing Officer tells the story of her GNLI experience!

Is the GNLI programme for you?

The programme is highly relevant for senior nurse leaders and executives in: 

Take this opportunity to join fellow nursing leaders and influence global and local health policy!