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Nursing Without Borders: Building a Global Health Career with Mara Ferrari

Nursing Without Borders: Building a Global Health Career with Mara Ferrari

Update: 2025-04-23
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What does it take to turn your nursing experience into a career in global health?

In this episode of Nursing Beyond the Bedside, Mara Ferrari shares how her background as a nurse gave her a powerful edge in global health—offering the empathy, communication skills, and health system knowledge needed to drive real-world impact.

From navigating health disparities to influencing healthcare systems across countries, Mara opens up about what it means to be a nurse beyond borders—and why more nurses should explore careers in global health, health equity, and international advocacy.

In this episode, we cover:

How nursing prepares you for global health leadership

What it really means to solve systemic health issues

The power of empathy and advocacy in international work

Why nurses should own their expertise in nontraditional spaces

Practical advice for getting started in global health

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Connect with Mara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-ferrari/



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Nursing Without Borders: Building a Global Health Career with Mara Ferrari

Nursing Without Borders: Building a Global Health Career with Mara Ferrari

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