SONSIEL United Nations (UN) Immersion Program 2025
October 6-7, 2025 | New York, NY, USA & Virtual
The SONSIEL (Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs & Leaders) UN Immersion Program 2025 is a transformative, two-day program at the heart of UN headquarters in NYC. Designed to empower nurses as global health advocates and leaders, this experience provides direct engagement with the United Nations ecosystem, global health policy, and international nursing innovation.
Join us today: Advance your career, expand your network, and earn 13 CEs!
In-Person Track
Experience the United Nations on-the-ground in New York City. Walk the halls, experience exhibits and installations first-hand, and pop into the post office of the only non-state entity in the world. UN Engage in immersive sessions and benefit from in-person networking opportunities that connect nursing and healthcare leadership to global advocacy!
Virtual Track
Designed to bring the UN experience to you, join virtually from anywhere in the world! A guide will take you on a virtual journey through the UN history, answering questions along the way. Access live sessions, interactive discussions, and connect globally.
Registrations
Register by October 5th, 2025
In-Person*
SONSIEL Member (U$350)
General Member (U$450)
Virtual*
Low-Income Country (U$25)
Middle- and Upper-Income Country (U$50)
High-Income Country (U$125)
*For group registration, please contact us at info@sonsiel.org for a discounted rate.
Student (U$200)
Programme
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Pre-Immersion Orientation
1. Introduction to the UN ecosystem, language, and organizational foundations;
2. Cultural humility and translating perspectives across worldviews;
3. Citizen diplomacy and the nurse’s role in global advocacy;
4. Linking global thinking with local action;
5. Optional: Welcome reception on October 5th.
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Day #1: United Nations Headquarters
October 6th - From 8:30 AM to 6 PM ET
1. Private UN Headquarters tours;
2. Curated briefings from UN entity representatives;
3. Exploration of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), peace, security, and human rights;
4. Access to UN exhibits, memorial installations, and meditation room;
5. Pathways to Participation
6. Showcases of nurses Networking NGOs for Activism.
7. Social networking event.
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Day #2
October 7th - From 8 AM to 6 PM ET
1. Thematic sessions integrating global nursing advocacy with Science, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership;
2. UN 101 & 201: Deep dives into the UN Charter, nursing’s unique advocacy role, and the intersection of nursing and global policy
3. UN 'rotation' - Refining and Translating Skills for Diplomacy
4. Integrating Science of Nursing & Art of Humanity
5. Speed networking, advocacy matchmaking, and global showcases of nursing leadership
6. Integrating AI - Innovation sprint to 'Hack the SDGs' Beyond 2030.
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Venue Location
We will see you at UN Headquarters & UNCC!
777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
