RAYJON SHARE CARE of Sarnia Inc.
NURSING CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Purpose
and Objectives
:
· to raise awareness in our communities of the situation in developing countries
· to administer “hands on” basic nursing care in poor remote areas where people have minimal to no access to health care
· to evaluate health care in a developing country
A
NURSING Trip:
Duration of a typical trip is 7-8 days, usually during spring break at the college.
The
work group consists of an experienced leader,
nursing students (RPN & BScN), RNs, other health
care professionals and supporting people in our community. The role of the RNs and health care
professionals is to assist the students with assessments, decision making &
implementation of nursing care. The
total number of trip participants is approximately 20 people.
Typical Activities: Nursing care may be delivered in a variety of settings-sugar cane plantations, rural areas, door to door visits and malnutrition centres. Observational experiences may include tour of a local hospital, public health unit, leper hospital and orphanage.
Preparatory discussions are conducted bimonthly to fully prepare the applicants for the experience and to promote group dynamics.
Accommodations are at a basic hotel or retreat. Special cooks are hired and bottled drinking water is available.
A
period of reflection and discussion is scheduled
each evening.
Donations of medicines such as Tylenol, vitamins, analgesics etc. are required to operate our clinics. Money collected is used to buy other required medications and medical supplies.
Follow up: The experience continues after the trip with a reunion approximately 4-6 weeks after the trip to critique the experiences, share memories and to discuss future opportunities.
Expectations
To ensure a
meaningful and satisfying experience for the group each participant is expected
to commit to:
1. Participate in all pre-trip preparations
and follow up activities.
2. Understand, accept and adhere to the
Code of Conduct
for the trip
that:
- minimizes risks
to personal health and security
- honours and respects
the local customs and traditions of the host countries and communities.
- maintains or enhances the
Rayjon
reputation both at home and abroad.
Costs/Funding
- All costs during
the trip (transportation, meals and accommodation) are covered by the
traveling group.
- Costs are
estimated ahead of the trip and presented to potential travelers as a
single cost.
It
does not include any medical preparation costs for individual,
,travel or out of country travel insurance.
Rayjon provides detailed
instructions for pre-trip medical preparation.
A
receipt for most of the costs will be issued for tax refund as a charitable
expense.
Accomplishments
To date, there have been nine
student/nursing trips ,primarily to the
Comments about the trip from Past
students
“A true learning experience! I enhanced my assessment skills immensely-from assessing the signs of dehydration in an infant, observing the devastating effects of Leprosy to assessing a third degree burn.”
“On this trip, I got to practice all my nursing skills, especially problem solving and creativity.”
“Thought provoking and spiritually invigorating experience! It refreshed my soul and my nursing care will be more compassionate.”
“The trip helped change the way I will look at all the privileges I ever took for granted. This week changed my life!”
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