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About Us
History of GNN
In 2001 a group of nurse leaders, in an informal discussion where great ideas are born, explored the notion of a nursing enterprise committed to the further development of ideas and innovations that would result in creating healthier communities. The initiating impulse for GNN was to create a place where nurses can come together, outside of traditional association, corporate and organizational agendas, and join like-minded colleagues in creating knowledge, tools and resources in a neutral environment where ownership can stay with the creator. Ultimately the intent was to create and share resources aimed at improving the health of communities.
GNN Today
Today GNN is a place where nurses can come together, outside of traditional associations, corporate and organizational agendas, and join like-minded colleagues in creating knowledge, tools and resources to serve the greater good. Through the GNN Foundation and the Institutes that reside within GNN this commitment is supported.
We are comprised of a series of Institutes that allow for dialogue, discovery and research that moves the nursing profession forward and furthers the advancement of healthy communities. Simultaneously a business incubator seeks to assist enterprising nurses in the development of products and services that emerge from their own creativity, wisdom and life experience. The GNN Foundation both raises funds to support GNN’s mission and offers grants and scholarships globally to further this work.
GNN Values
Global Nursing Network embraces and fosters the following Values which guide our agenda
- Provide an open, neutral environment that promotes innovation
- Respect for the uniqueness and worth of all individuals
- Embrace continual learning and the value of collective intelligence
- Ongoing enhancement of professional and compassionate care
Our Team
Leadership
Co-CEO - JoEllen Koerner, RN, PHD, FAAN
 JoEllen Koerner is an author, editor, speaker, researcher, educator and nurse executive leader well known for her efforts to foster high standards in nursing. She is the Past President of the American Organization of Nurse Executives and recipient of the Lifetime Distinguished Service Award from the AONE Institute for Patient Care Research & Education. With extensive executive level management/leadership experience in health care administration, education, regulation, & e-commerce, her initial career efforts focused on nursing education and service in corporate health systems. She then worked in virtual education with curriculum modeling & delivery at the intersection of the philosophy and practice of professional nursing. As Founder of Nurse MetriX, Dr. Koerner designed technology applications for web-based predictive nursing analytics.
A graduate of Fielding Institute in Santa Barbara, CA, and Wharton Fellow, JoEllen Chaired the RWJ Colleagues in Caring National Advisory Board, served on the PEW Health Professions Board and National Commission on Nursing Service Board. Dr. Koerner has written extensively, including the authoring of two books, Mother, Heal MySelf and Healing Presence: The Essence of Nursing. She served on 6 Editorial Boards as well as being Midwest Editor of Nurseweek Magazine. Her international and voluntary work is focused on workforce development for underrepresented sectors of society.
Co-CEO - Kathy Douglas, RN, MHA
 Kathy Douglas RN, MHA is President of the not-for-profit Institute for Staffing Excellence and Innovation, Co-CEO of the Global Nursing Network and CNO for Concerro, Inc. offering technology solutions that support excellence in staffing. For the past 6 years Kathy has devoted her time to understanding and designing solutions for healthcare staffing that consider sustainability and value across stakeholder groups. Kathy is a frequent speaker on topics related to staffing, author of many published article and has a column on staffing in Nursing Economics. Kathy was the organizer of a 2008 event that defined excellence in staffing, the supporting best practices and an evidence-based model for staffing and author of the booklet Excellence and Evidence in Staffing; Essential Links to Staffing Strategies, Design and Solutions for Healthcare. Kathy’s clinical background is in Intensive Care Nursing, she has taught ICU Nursing as a volunteer in India. Kathy holds a Masters degree from The University of San Francisco in Health Administration and is a graduate of Stanford Business School’s Executive Program.
Board of Directors
Charles Inlander
 Charles is the CEO & President of the People's Medical Society. Founded in 1983, it has become the largest consumer health advocacy organization in the country. Mr. Inlander serves on the Institute of Medicine Board and Chairs the J&J Care for the Caregiver Advisory Board. He lecturers at the Yale University School of Medicine and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Civil Justice Foundation and the National League for Health Care. He serves on the editorial board of, and writes a column for, Nursing Economics magazine. He has also been a contributing editor to Medical Self-Care magazine. His articles have appeared in scores of publications, including the New York Times. Mr. Inlander is the co-author a numerous best selling books, including, Your Medical Rights and Medicine on Trial.
Prior to joining the People's Medical Society, Mr. Inlander had established a national reputation as an advocate for the rights of handicapped citizens. By appointment of the United States District Court, he planned, organized and implemented the deinstitutionalization of the District of Columbia's institution for the mentally retarded. He also has served as executive director of the Institute for Research and Development in Retardation and as executive with the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens.
A native of Chicago, Mr. Inlander is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C. He has been interviewed on radio and television programs including "Donahue," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Today," "Good Morning America," "CBS Morning News," "Inside Edition" and most recently "Geraldo!" and NBC News' "A Closer Look."
Rhonda Anderson, MS, FAAN, FCHE
 Rhonda is Pediatric Administrator at Banner Children’s Hospital at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona and a member of the Adjunct Faculty at Grand Canyon University, College of Nursing. She has extensive and progressive experience in staff nursing, education, hospital and healthcare organization management roles, financial management, performance measurement and patient safety. She is certified as a Nursing Administrator Advanced, a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Rhonda has written, published, and lectured on professional nursing practice models, financial management, clinical ladders, patient classification systems, managed care structure and philosophy, patient centered care models, health care reform, quality management, patient safety, community health initiatives, and value based purchasing. She serves on 5 editorial boards of nursing. She is a JC Commissioner (7 years) and on the JCAHO Board, Data Use Oversight Committee, Nursing Advisory Council, chair of the Ernest A. Codman Awards Evaluation Committee, and chair of the Performance Measurement Committee (7 years). She has served as a member of the American Hospital Association Quality Task Force and their Patient Safety Quality Awards Committee. She is Chair of Joint Commission International Accreditation Committee and on the JCR Board and Global Tourism Committee.
Linda Thompson Adams, DrPH, RN, FAAN
 Linda Thompson Adams, DrPH, RN, FAAN is Dean and Professor of the School of Nursing at Oakland University. She earned her BSN and MSN degree at Wayne State University (MI), and masters and doctoral degrees in public health from The Johns Hopkins University (MD). As dean, she has lead the way in creating innovative programs to address the nursing shortage, such as the Accelerated Second Degree program, by forming collaborative partnerships with health care organizations. She has established the first Doctor of Nursing Practice program in the State of Michigan which is a blend of online and face-to-face interaction. She has been successful in securing over $20 million in funding to support these initiatives. She serves on the Board of Trustees and Worklife Quality Committee for St. John Health System. Prior experiences include policy research and higher education.
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