GNLI is generously sponsored by:

The innovative and acclaimed Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI)™ is a strategic policy leadership programme that focuses on strengthening your political and policy understanding and influence. 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.

Over 450 senior nurse leaders from around the world have completed the GNLI programme!

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

What GNLI alumni have said after completing the programme:

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

Who should apply?

Senior nurse leaders and executives in: 

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