The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) strives to be a global leader in nursing and health care. Its Center for Global Initiatives (CGI) is dedicated to expanding the dissemination of nursing knowledge and innovation across the world through collaboration. CGI serves as an operational umbrella for existing and developing JHSON international education, practice, research, and policy initiatives. The International Visiting Scholars program encourages collaboration to advance nursing practice and research globally. The program offers non-degree educational opportunities that address health disparities while sharing cultural and professional perspectives that foster mutual understanding.
Please note: Effective July 1, all visiting scholars who received a WHO-authorized vaccine overseas are required to register their Covid-19 vaccine status and upload a certified English translation of the documentation on the Johns Hopkins University Vaccine Management System (VMS). If a scholar is not compliant with the vaccination mandate, they will not be able to access campus and/or JHU resources.
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Current visitors
Gyumin Han, PhD, MSN
University: Pusan National University, South Korea
Faculty Mentor(s): Nancy Reynolds, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, Professor and Associate Dean of Global Affairs and co-mentor will be Nada Lukkahatai, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Assistant Professor
Overview: Ms. Han will be working with Drs. Reynolds and Lukkahatai to research health related behaviors of multicultural children and families. Please welcome Ms. Han to the SON.
Aomei Shen, MSN, RN
University: Peking University School of Nursing, China
Faculty Mentor(s): Nancy Reynolds, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, Professor, Associate Dean of Global Affairs, Director for Center for Global Initiatives and co-mentor Nada Lukkahatai, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Assistant Professor, Director of the MSN Research Honors Program
Overview: Ms. Shen will be working with Drs. Reynolds and Lukkahatai to research promoting the quality of cancer care and the suffering needs gained by professional sense of value as an oncology nurse. Please welcome Ms. Shen to the SON.
Hongting Ning, PhD, MSN, BSN
University: Central South University, Changsha, China
Faculty Mentor:Junxin Li, PhD, MS, RN
Dr. Ning, international visiting student, will be working with Dr. Junxin Li to assist Dr. Li in research project applications and implementation while at the School of Nursing, She will also be doing research in design, data collecting, data analysis, paper writing, report writing, and so on. Please welcome Dr. Ning to the SON.
Atembeshu M. Fondem
University: Vrije University Brussel, Belgium
Faculty Mentor: Nicole Warren, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN, CNM, FAAN, Associate Professor, Associate Director of Theoretical Foundations, MSN, (Entry into Nursing) Program
Overview: Ms. Fondem will work with Dr. Reynolds to research maternal healthcare amongst migrant women. Focusing on maternity care. Please welcome Atembeshu Fondem to the SON.