Contributing to Global Health

As a leader in professional nursing, STTI plays a significant role in addressing global health issues. Members, who reside in 86 countries throughout the world, individually and through their chapters may contribute to the health of the world’s people in numerous ways, such as:

• Becoming involved in service activities that address health needs of vulnerable populations. For example:


• Many communities host walks and runs that create awareness for and raise funds to support various health issues.


• Explore member volunteer opportunities with other community and health care organizations such as the Special Olympics, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, FNIF Girl Child Education Fund or Safe Sitter.


• Create opportunities for continuing nursing education about cultural practices across countries.


• Explore ways to celebrate 2010, the International Year of the Nurse. Visit www.2010IYNurse.net


• Case scenarios developed during the 2007-09 biennium are available on the STTI Web site to facilitate the discussion of being global within either a local or international context.