Glory Asuquo
Nursing Professional Development Specialist, KP Northern California
Watson Caring Science Institute Caritas Coach®
Caritas Colleague
Glory Asuquo is a Nursing Professional Development Specialist with Kaiser Permanente Northern California and a graduate of the Caritas Coach Education Program® (CCEP) class of 2018. During her 19 years of practice in Kaiser Permanente, she has served as a clinical nurse, Nursing Professional Development Specialist, and interim Director of Nursing Excellence and Nursing Professional Development. Her journey as a Caritas Coach reflects unwavering commitment to Caring Science principles and connectedness to humanistic-altruistic values.
Since completing CCEP, Glory has been a passionate advocate for integration of Caring Science into professional development, and clinical practice. She has facilitated 12 Nurse Residency Cohorts introducing Caring Science during onboarding and laying the foundation for compassionate, relationship-centered care. She successfully championed the integration of Caring Science into the Patient Care Services Orientation (PCSO), ensuring that all newly hired clinical staff receive education and resources that promote resilience, mindfulness, and well-being. She further advanced this work by incorporating Caring Science into annual staff skills training, expanding its reach to more than 400 staff members annually. Glory has been instrumental in the successful completion of Caring Science education series for Professional Governance Council, and nursing leadership. These efforts have strengthened organizational commitment to evidence-based caring practices and increased nurses’ interest in championing Caritas values, advancing evidence-based practice, supporting shared governance, and driving continuous improvement.
As a dedicated champion of nursing scholarship and clinical inquiry, Glory currently serves as an advisor to the Evidence-Based Practice Council and has contributed to several Caring Science-related well-being research studies. She actively supports research dissemination, mentors nurses in scholarly endeavors, and is instrumental in expanding Healing Circles to foster professional growth and well-being across the organization.
Glory began her nursing career in Nigeria before joining the New England Berkshire Healthcare System in 2001 and later relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area. With more than 25 years of nursing practice in the States, she is recognized for her collaborative leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to service. She has led community development initiatives and supported medical missions both locally and internationally. Her contributions to nursing practice and leadership have earned her nominations for the DAISY Award and international recognition.
Glory holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Grand Canyon University and serves as a faculty member at both California State University and the Kaiser Permanente Caritas Coach Education Program®. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD), and the Association of Nursing Informatics (ANIA). Her diverse clinical background and deep passion for nursing reflect a dedication to advancing excellence and commitment to caring-healing consciousness.