Empower Your Success with Global Nursing Consultants

Global Nursing Consultants empowers health systems, academic institutions, and global organizations to lead with equity and excellence. Grounded in decades of clinical, academic, and policy expertise, we offer evidence-based, culturally responsive solutions that transform nursing leadership, workforce development, and healthcare education across the U.S. and globally.

Meet the Team

Nada Wakim, PhD, RN, NE-BC

Suha Ballout, PhD, RN, FAAN

Co-Founder

Nada Wakim, PhD, RN, NE-BC

Dr. Nada Wakim is a transformational executive nurse leader with over three decades of experience driving quality outcomes, Magnet designations, and high reliability cultures in major health systems. As former Associate Chief Nurse Officer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and AVP at Baptist Health South Florida, she has led patient safety, nurse engagement, and clinical innovation at scale. An award-winning researcher, published author, and UN speaker on human trafficking and global nursing leadership, Dr. Wakim brings unmatched insight into workforce sustainability, infection control, and operational excellence. She is fluent in Arabic and English and draws on global and U.S. systems expertise to advance inclusive, just healthcare systems.

Co-Founder

Suha Ballout, PhD, RN, FAAN

Dr. Suha Ballout is a globally recognized nursing scholar, equity strategist, and public health leader with over 20 years of academic, clinical, and policy experience. A Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and Co-Director of the Center for Innovative Teaching at UMass Boston, Dr. Ballout leads nationally funded initiatives in behavioral health workforce equity, trauma-informed systems, and inclusive pedagogy. She is the principal architect of transformative frameworks adopted across institutions, including READY+, ECNLF, and IWTR. Her expertise spans U.S. education systems and global health advocacy in Lebanon, MENA, and LMICs. Dr. Ballout is a sought-after speaker, mentor, and consultant for institutions building justice-aligned nursing and health systems.

About Global Nursing Consultants

Leading with Equity and Excellence

Global Nursing Consultants is dedicated to revolutionizing nursing leadership, workforce development, and healthcare education. Our comprehensive approach significantly improves operational efficiency and drives positive transformation.

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Leadership Development

Equitable and Innovative Solutions

Partner with us to access cutting-edge strategies for nursing leadership development and workforce empowerment. Our solutions drive positive change and accelerate growth in healthcare organizations.

Global Impact

Culturally Responsive Practices

Our approach integrates culturally responsive practices to address global healthcare challenges. We provide actionable insights and strategies that promote equity, excellence, and sustainable impact.

Education Transformation

Innovative Healthcare Education

We offer innovative healthcare education solutions that align with global standards, leveraging real-time data and expertise to drive informed decision-making and long-term success.

Workforce Development

Empowering Healthcare Professionals

Our tailored roadmaps and evidence-based insights empower healthcare professionals to thrive in competitive and diverse healthcare environments.

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Why Choose Global Nursing Consultants

Driving Transformation in Healthcare

Equity-Centered Solutions for Sustainable Growth

We focus on optimizing healthcare operations to drive long-term success. Our experts analyze processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend solutions that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and promote equity in healthcare delivery.

Evidence-Based Strategies for Healthcare Excellence

At Global Nursing Consultants, we specialize in evidence-based strategies for healthcare excellence. By understanding healthcare trends and patient needs, we guide healthcare organizations towards impactful and sustainable growth.

Sector-Specific Solutions

We understand the unique challenges of various healthcare sectors. Our tailored solutions are designed to address the specific needs of each sector, ensuring growth, innovation, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Our Services

We partner with academic institutions, health systems, and government agencies to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into policy, curriculum, and practice.
Services:
• DEI audits and action planning for nursing education and health organizations
• Faculty and executive training on anti-racist and inclusive leadership frameworks
• Community engagement and health equity planning
Unique Edge: Builds on our leadership in developing equity-centered frameworks

Health Equity and DEI Strategy Consulting

Design, implement, and evaluate culturally responsive workforce development programs from high school through advanced practice levels.

Services:
• Strategic design of pipeline initiatives
• Program evaluation and impact measurement
• Advising state education and health departments
Unique Edge: Together, we have led multi-million-dollar workforce grants and created state-endorsed frameworks.

Workforce Pipeline and Practice Readiness

Support healthcare organizations in achieving Magnet designation, clinical excellence, and safety culture.

Services:
• Magnet readiness assessments and evidence documentation coaching
• Quality, safety, and high-reliability systems planning
• Nurse engagement, retention, and certification strategies
Unique Edge: Successfully led two Magnet re-designations and a system-wide clinical ladder overhaul with engagement increases from 9% to 45%.

Magnet® Journey and High Reliability

Provide expert consultation to academic institutions in the U.S. and globally on nursing education design, alignment with regulatory standards, and pedagogical innovation.

Services:
• Curriculum design aligned with AACN Essentials and NLN priorities
• Program review and accreditation preparation
• Faculty development in active learning and trauma-informed pedagogy
Unique Edge: Our leadership in curriculum transformation, large-scale program directorship, and international collaboration.

Global Nursing Education & Program Accreditation

Apply trauma-informed and resilience-building strategies at institutional and system levels.

Services:
• Organization-wide trauma-informed care training
• Consultation using the IWTR model to support staff wellbeing, moral injury, and burnout mitigation
• Policy and infrastructure review for trauma-responsive leadership
Unique Edge: Based on Dr. Ballout’s work on mental/behavioral health research and workforce leadership.

Trauma-Informed Systems Transformation

Coach individuals and institutions on health services research, evidence-based practice implementation, and scholarly dissemination.

Services:
• Grant development (NIH, HRSA, foundation)
• Research-to-policy translation and knowledge mobilization
• Institutional mentoring programs and writing retreats
Unique Edge: A combined portfolio of 100+ publications and over $20M in funded research and training programs.

Strategic Research Capacity Building

Provide culturally grounded, rights-based consulting services to NGOs, ministries of health, and universities health equity in politically complex settings.

Services:
• Health systems capacity-building for inclusive care
• Curriculum and workshop development for clinicians globally
• Monitoring and evaluation of human rights-based health interventions
Unique Edge: Our leadership in human rights advocacy and research, global nurse leader identity and United Nations human trafficking initiatives

Global Health Equity

Client Feedback

“Global Nursing Consultants has been instrumental in driving positive change in our healthcare organization. Their solutions are truly transformative and aligned with our vision for equitable healthcare.”

Daniel R.

“I've witnessed the impact of Global Nursing Consultants' strategies firsthand. Their approach to healthcare transformation is unparalleled, and the results speak for themselves.”

Sarah L.

“The commitment of Global Nursing Consultants to healthcare excellence is commendable. Their dedication to empowering healthcare professionals is evident in every solution they deliver.”

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