Marie Cooper
Senior Nursing Advisor Celebrating Palliative Care Nursing Marie is a nurse with many years’ experience of clinical leadership with an expertise in practice development across a range of care settings. Having…
Global Nursing Fellowship Programme
Illuminating Nursing: A Development Programme for Palliative Care Nurses
Event overview
- 29 Oct, 2026
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- £42 plus VAT
- Virtual
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Are you a nurse committed to making a difference in the lives of people at the end of life?
This transformative development programme is designed for nurses who want to deepen their professional identity, enhance their practice, and lead with confidence in palliative care settings be it for adults or children.
This course brings together the heart of nursing and the principles of palliative care, using powerful storytelling, reflective practice, and leadership development.
Bookings now closed for this year – please register your interest for a future cohort.
Quotes from our 2025 learner cohort:
“This has been a beautiful journey and I’ve enjoyed connecting with so many empathic professionals from around the world.”
“I was truly captivated by the range of topics in this course. It beautifully intertwined the essence of nursing with palliative care, and was incredibly enriching for me. One session stood out above the rest: the facilitator discussing nursing perspectives through the lens of Florence Nightingale and Dame Cicely Saunders. It gave me chills – it was such a profound and touching moment.”
“What a wonderful programme which involved such enthusiastic members. I enjoyed the conversation, connection and education. What an age we live in to allow this virtual ability of connecting with one another all over the world. You have provided this beautiful, accessible hub with such a diverse community of medical personnel. Knowing that there are common threads that support all of us is so important.”
Grounded in contemporary models like the Lantern Model, it empowers nurses to:
- Understand their unique contribution to end-of-life care
- Communicate with clarity, empathy, and courage
- Lead positive change within their teams and systems
- Invest in your growth, both professionally and personally
This programme will feature:
- Interactive workshops with expert facilitators
- Reflective activities to deepen self-awareness
- Peer learning and community building
- Practical outputs like personal development plans, storytelling pieces, and advocacy tools
- Ongoing support to apply learning in your practice setting
This programme is for nurses working in end of life /palliative care who want to build their skills and confidence in their clinical leadership at the bed side and in leading their team.
We welcome applicants from across the world.
To obtain a certificate of course completion you will be required to do the following:
- Attend 80% (minimum) of the sessions
- Set a personal goal at the start and reflect on your progress on completion of the programme
- Write a 500 word reflection
By attending this programme you will obtain:
- Greater clarity and confidence in your nursing identity
- Enhanced communication and leadership capabilities
- Strategies to support your wellbeing and that of your team
- A portfolio of outputs showcasing your learning and vision
- A stronger voice in shaping palliative care now and into the future
- Strong leadership and advocacy skills
You will also experience:
Foundations & Identity
- The Power of Storytelling in Nursing
- Core Principles of Palliative Care
- The Lantern Model: A Framework for Holistic Practice
- Professional Identity & Acting Authentically
- The Nurse’s Unique Role in Palliative Care
Skills & Confidence
- Leading Sensitive Conversations & Advance Care Planning
- Coaching & Compassionate Communication
- Person-Centred & Culturally Responsive Care
- Teaching & Mentoring in Clinical Practice
Growth & Leadership
- Recognising and Building on Personal Strengths
- Ethical Practice & Moral Courage
- Nurse Leadership & Influencing Change
- Strengthening Your Voice & Advocacy Skills
Wellbeing & Culture
- Psychological Safety & Healthy Workplaces
- Building a Sustainable Self-Care Plan
Creating Flourishing, Supportive Cultures
| Date | Day | Start Time (Local / UTC) | End Time (Local / UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 September 2026 (Booking deadline) | Friday | ||
| 29 October 2026 (onboarding) | Thursday | 15:00 / 15:00 | 16:00 / 16:00 |
| 12 November 2026 | Thursday | 15:00 / 15:00 | 17:00 / 17:00 |
| 26 November 2026 | Thursday | 15:00 / 15:00 | 17:00 / 17:00 |
| 10 December 2026 | Thursday | 15:00 / 15:00 | 17:00 / 17:00 |
| 7 January 2027 | Thursday | 15:00 / 15:00 | 17:00 / 17:00 |
| 21 January 2027 | Thursday | 15:00 / 15:00 | 17:00 / 17:00 |
| 4 February 2027 | Thursday | 15:00 / 15:00 | 17:00 / 17:00 |
| 18 February 2027 | Thursday | 15:00 / 15:00 | 17:00 / 17:00 |
| 4 March 2027 | Thursday | 15:00 / 15:00 | 17:00 / 17:00 |
| 18 March 2027 | Thursday | 15:00 / 15:00 | 17:00 / 17:00 |
| 1 April 2027 | Thursday | 14:00 / 13:00 UTC | 16:00 / 15:00 UTC |
| 15 April 2027 | Thursday | 14:00 / 13:00 UTC | 16:00 / 15:00 UTC |
| 29 April 2027 | Thursday | 14:00 / 13:00 UTC | 16:00 / 15:00 UTC |
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Why our education programme?
We have a well-established programme of high quality, cutting-edge, specialist palliative care education, designed for those working in the UK and internationally.
Why St Christopher’s?
Education is at the heart of St Christopher’s mission to promote and provide hospice care of the highest standards.
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