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Sarah Gray¹, Elizabeth Madigan

¹Sarah Gray is director of education, global initiatives, and marketplace and Elizabeth Madigan is chief executive officer of Sigma Theta Tau International in Indianapolis, IN. Contact author: Elizabeth Madigan, liz.madigan@sigmanursing.org . The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

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Global nursing is crucial for U.S. nurses. This article introduces international nursing organizations and emphasizes the importance of global engagement for the nursing profession worldwide.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Global Health
International Relations

Background:

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing is a prominent global nursing organization.
It boasts over 135,000 members across more than 100 countries.
This article is the first in a series addressing global nursing issues.

Purpose of the Study:

To underscore the significance of global nursing for nurses in the United States.
To provide an overview of key organizations within the international nursing community.
To encourage U.S. nurses to engage with global nursing initiatives.

Main Methods:

Literature review of global nursing organizations.
Analysis of the role of international nursing societies.
Discussion of the interconnectedness of U.S. nursing with global health.

Main Results:

Global nursing significantly impacts U.S. healthcare practices and outcomes.
Numerous organizations facilitate international collaboration and knowledge sharing in nursing.
Understanding global nursing is essential for professional development and addressing health disparities.

Conclusions:

U.S. nurses benefit from understanding and participating in global nursing.
International nursing organizations offer valuable resources and collaboration opportunities.
Promoting global nursing engagement strengthens the profession and improves worldwide health equity.