• William E Rosa and Michele J Upvall.
• University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• Nurs Forum. 2019 Apr 1; 54 (2): 165-170.

AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to propose a paradigm shift from "global nursing" toward "planetary nursing" to more effectively engage worldwide health initiatives, such as the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Such a shift expands the understanding of "health" from a phenomenon focused solely on humanity toward one of interdependent animal, environment, and overall planetary well-being, recalibrating the future roles and responsibilities of nursing accordingly. While there is limited data that discusses nursing-focused contributions to planetary health, the advancement of planetary nursing has been the focus of scholarly dialogue. Knowledge regarding the planet's systems, species, ecosystems, and myriad environmental dimensions must be integrated throughout nursing education to be translated to practice and social justice initiatives. As the profession deepens collaborations with international policymakers, nurses will become integral to advancing planetary health through social justice and health equity efforts. Nursing research must evolve to contribute to the goal of planetary health for the next generation and beyond. Ultimately, these authors call for a shift toward One Mind-One Health-One Planet to move the disciplinary stance from one of "global nursing" to a more expansive view of "planetary nursing" in alignment with initiatives to promote and sustain planetary health.© 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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