On October 15, 2025, the College of Nursing at Cihan University–Duhok organized a workshop entitled “A Comparative Analysis of Nursing Leadership: Perspectives from the United States and Kurdistan.” The event presented by Ms. Natalie Richard, a nursing leader from a U.S. based healthcare organization, and Ms. Husna Abdulrazzaq Yousif, Assistant Manager at the Maternity Hospital in Duhok.

The visiting delegation, accompanied by Dr. Layla M. Salih, met with Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University, to discuss the characteristics and roles of effective nursing leadership.

During the workshop, the speakers explored key leadership competencies essential for nurses, such as effective communication, decision-making, and adaptability. They also examined the challenges nurse leaders face within different healthcare systems in both Kurdistan and the United States.

The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, where participants exchanged valuable insights and discussed strategies to enhance nursing leadership and management in diverse clinical settings.