Highlights from the Virtual Launch of Our Nurses' Voices Campaign
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Dr. Amelia Tuipulotu is the Chief Nursing Officer of the World Health Organization (WHO). When NIGH’s team met with her to share our ‘Nurses’ Voices’ plans, she encouraged us to highlight her recent message here—to celebrate the Virtual Launch of our 'Nurses' Voices' Campaign.
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“The nursing community can be
a very strong voice for the values needed in our world!” CLICK HERE >>> to watch Cyril Ritchie's video. The Virtual Launch of our ‘Nurses’ Voices’ Campaign was broadcast from Switzerland, on July 21, 2023, from the 2023 Caux Forum 'Healing the Wounds of the Past' where 33 participants—including student nurses—joined from 12 nations and 5 WHO Regions.
This Launch follows Florence Nightingale's advice for nurses to share our concerns, compassion, and commitments with the world. In 1893, she said, “You must form public opinion!” |
“Nursing creates a dimension—a quality of healing and caring that transcends some of the
ordinary possibilities that we might expect of ourselves.” CLICK HERE >>> to watch Stephen Wright's video.
ordinary possibilities that we might expect of ourselves.” CLICK HERE >>> to watch Stephen Wright's video.
Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo is President of the Ghana Registered Nurses & Midwives Association.
“We touch the lives of our patients and clients and we make their lives beautiful. But sometimes we forget ourselves and what we need to make our lives better.”
CLICK HERE >>> to watch Perpetual’s video presentation & hear her voice. 
Dr. Christina Jackson is an award-winning nursing educator, counselor, and activist for Holistic & Integrative Health modalities and practices. She serves on NIGH's Council of Advisors.
“Self care is so important!
We cannot pour from an empty cup!” CLICK HERE>>> to watch Dr. Jackson's video presentation & hear her voice.
Dr. Gloria Chan is a Nurse Anesthetist, mentor
of young nurses & Vice President of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI).
“Have that kind of open patience for individuals
who are younger, who are early in their career.” CLICK HERE >>> to watch Dr. Chan’s video presentation & hear her voice. 
KP Mendoza is a young ICU Nurse who balances his work life by also working for Google in New York City.
“Courage is learning
when to acknowledge that enough is enough. But also, courage can look like getting up and trying again.” CLICK HERE >>> to watch KP’s video presentation & hear his voice. “Bringing us together, helping us, helping us to re-establish who we are and to share with one another.”
Dr. Marilyn 'Dee' Ray continues her remarkable 65-year nursing career, serving on the Advisory Council of the Nightingale Initiative for Global Health. She is an Honorary Scholar of the Global Academy of Holistic Nursing; a Colonel (Ret.) of the United States Air Force, Nurse Corps; a Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Aging and Caring Science Program Specialist; and the distinguished Professor Emeritus of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.
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“The launching of nursing’s voice globally propels us to do more.... It is our moment to bring our collective efforts to the forefront of health care—of our society.”
CLICK HERE >>> to watch Dr. Panizales' video presentation & hear her voice.
Dr. Tess Panizales—NIGH Board of Directors—with 40 years of experience across the world and a wide variety of nursing roles.
“How do we equip 
Stephen Wright is a Nursing Thought Leader at the
Sacred Space Foundation in the UK.
“The goal of life is really
to find meaning and-- even if we are suffering or in a horrific situation-- we can actually turn this into triumph if we find meaning in it.” CLICK HERE >>> to watch Dr. Cuevas’ video presentation & hear her voice. 
Dr. Pearl Ed Ceuvas is a Philippine Graduate-level
Nursing Educator, Researcher & Mentor.
“We know why so many nurses burn out—it’s not just the stress of the job--
that’s just a superficial thing—but it’s that deep sense of disconnection from their core purpose.” CLICK HERE >>> to watch Stephen’s video presentation & hear his voice. 
Stephen Wright is a Nursing Thought Leader at the
Sacred Space Foundation in the UK.
Kathy Douglas is a nationally recognized nurse leader, author, filmmaker & entrepreneur.
CLICK HERE >>> to watch
Kathy's video & hear her voice. |
Dr. Nelia Silloriquiez is a Philippine Nursing & Media /
Communications Educator.
“We noticed that — because of our challenges — we were able to work as a team. Truly there is unity in diversity!”
CLICK HERE >>> to watch Nelia’s video presentation & hear her voice. 
Lynne Chase serves on NIGH's Board of Directors and continues her clinical career with an extensive range of experience in nursing, leadership, and advocacy.
“There is no better opportunity than now for nurses globally…. all of us deserve to be respected, valued and to have adequate resources.
We must be supported everywhere— in every setting!” CLICK HERE >>> to watch Lynne's video presentation & hear his voice..
Dr. Barbara Dossey, International Co-Director of the
Nightingale Initiative for Global Health (NIGH) & Co-Founder of the International Nurse Coach Association (INCA).
“Healing is a
lifelong journey.” CLICK HERE >>> to watch Dr. Dossey’s video presentation & hear her voice. 
Altanbagana Surenkhorloo is Senior Nursing Consultant, Mongolian Nurses Association.
“The ‘Nurses’ Voices’ campaign is very
important work!” CLICK HERE >>> to watch Alta’s video presentation & hear her voice. 
Dr. Alina Kushkyan is Director of the Armenian-American Medical College “Erebouni” & serves as 'Russian-language Advisor'
for NIGH's Council of Advisors.
“Again, the nurses
are showing how it is possible to think together and keep together... how we can change the world for the better.” CLICK HERE >>> to watch Dr. Kushkyan’s video & hear her voice. “It gives me so much hope, so much hope….
I look forward to learning more!” |
The above images have been captured from our presenters' videos and used with their permission.