About Global Nurse Network
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How it began
Whisper’s Magical Children’s Hospital (Uganda)
For five years, my nonprofit worked alongside Whispers to provide life-saving education, training, and certifications for Ugandan nurses, physicians, and staff. With three in-person visits and an ongoing virtual presence, our mission was always about building capacity—not dependency. Today, Whisper’s healthcare team stands independently strong and growing, a model of sustainable impact.
📸 Visit the Uganda page to learn more, explore our trip summaries, photos, and the outcomes of this incredible partnership.
How it evolved
Welcome to my professional hub—where global service meets local advocacy. My shift from global outreach to addressing urgent needs at home was sparked during a February 2025 nurse leader think tank discussion. Together, we voiced deep concern—and a shared ethical duty—to keep the public informed amid today’s rapidly changing healthcare and policy landscape. The Night Shift Report on Substack was born from that commitment.
Born from over 40 years in nursing—including decades on the night shift—The Night Shift Report is my Substack platform translating healthcare news, policy changes, and public misinformation into practical, real-world language. Through interviews with expert nurses, public health leaders, and policymakers, I aim to give neighbors, not just insiders, the tools to stay informed, safe, and empowered.
🎧 Check out the latest podcasts, explore resources, and join the growing community of readers committed to protecting public health in a changing world.
where we are going
Our mission
At the heart of my work—both abroad and at home—is a simple, powerful belief: Everyone deserves access to safe, informed, and compassionate healthcare.
From training nurses on the ground in Uganda to informing communities here in the U.S., I’ve dedicated my career to education, advocacy, and action. Today, as the political landscape shifts and public health is increasingly politicized, I’ve launched The Night Shift Report to help everyday Americans make sense of it all.
Bobbi Martin
- Bobbi Martin brings over 40 years of nursing experience, including 20 years as a pediatric emergency night shift nurse. She has held leadership roles as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, and Dean of Nursing, and later founded the Galen Center for Professional Development to help close the academic-to-practice gap. A nurse expert in transition to practice, Bobbi has published peer-reviewed journal articles and consults with ANCC PTAP/Magnet-recognized hospitals nationwide.
- She also founded a nonprofit supporting Whisper’s Magical Children’s Hospital in Uganda, where she has provided ongoing training since 2019—both virtually and through in-person visits—bringing U.S. nurses to engage in cross-cultural learning.
- Bobbi is currently a DNP student at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in Health Systems Executive Leadership, and will graduate in August 2025.