Dr. Marie O. Etienne, DNP, APRN, FNP, PNP, D. Min (h.c.), PLNC, FADNL, is a distinguished nurse leader, educator, and global health advocate. As the Founder and President of the Global Innovative Consulting Network (GICN), she has dedicated her career to advancing nursing leadership, professional development, and healthcare innovation worldwide.

Dr. Etienne created NurseWell Co. out of her deep commitment to empowering nurses with practical, high-quality resources that strengthen leadership, support career growth, and improve patient care. Through NurseWell Co., she combines her decades of experience in education, policy, and advocacy with a vision of equipping the next generation of nurses with tools to thrive in today’s fast-changing healthcare environment.

Her mission is clear: to inspire, prepare, and support nurses so they can lead with confidence and shape the future of healthcare.