‘Global health’ and ‘global nursing’: proposed definitions from The Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing

Abstract

Definitions of global health and global nursing were developed based on main themes and concepts identified in the literature review to guide contributions of nursing to global health.

Leading and advocating for global health competencies: a nursing challenge

“…As globalization advances, the awareness of the importance of global health and global nursing also increases among policy makers and health professionals (Wilson et al . ). As a human caring science and profession, nursing must have the expertise and capacity to lead and advocate for social changes (Tyer‐Viola et al .…”

Developing and validating learning domains, competencies, and evaluation items for global health clinical immersion practicums for graduate‐level nursing programs

“…Wilson et al. () and colleagues from the Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing proposed a definition of “global nursing” to provide direction to educators, nurse leaders and practitioners working in the global setting. Clarifying terminology and incorporating content into the academic curricula is pivotal to expanding the role of nursing global.…”

A model for upscaling global partnerships and building nurse and midwifery capacity

“…Awareness of global health issues encourages a macroview of population healthcare needs (Wilson et al. ).…”

“…; Wilson et al. ). To be fully effective in the intricate milieu of global health care, healthcare professionals’ knowledge, acumen and outlook must be evaluated, adapted and refined.…”