Day 11, where did the last 10 days go? We have all become so self aware, more clinically competent, and globally cultured. This morning we started our day with a beautiful hike. The sun greets the hillside at around 5:45am down here near the equator. The early rise would make our timing impeccable to catch the breath taking views. Colors of orange, pink, golden rod and hills of green lent to our positive energy for our final Friday in Haiti. When we returned to the house that we have made our home the past two weeks we had a change in schedule. Our clinic for the day was cancelled. Instead of splitting up for the day, our entire group would educate nursing students at a University near Cap Haitien. The topics of education included; Nutrition, CPR/Choking, Hand Washing, First Aid, and Sexual Education. It was at times challenging trying to depict our teaching because of the language barrier. On the upside, it made us better able to break down concepts and make them tangible. It was a fun day of interactive learning and teaching alike. It was a privilege to educate and in turn learn from the students and providers today. We had a biology lesson upon arriving to the University. Molly, one of our leaders showed us a plant that reacts to touch. The plant referred to as a “Touch Me Not” completely folds up when it is touched. Fun little science lesson for the day. It was enough to Awww a bunch of Senior Nursing Students anyhow. Haiti has been full of lessons thus far, light hearted lessons and life lessons etched into our hearts. Our clinical practicum wraps up tomorrow as we complete our last clinic day at Cormier. We’re looking forward to Thanksgiving in the upcoming week and spending time with our loved ones we all dearly miss. Oh, and the pie. See everyone soon! Casey & Rachel
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AuthorWe are 12 North Dakota State University senior registered nursing students on a mission to expand our knowledge, culture and diversity. Our professors, Abigail Vetter and Molly Secor-Turner, will guide us on our final experience of nursing school (short of graduation and boards!) to complete our practicum in Northern Haiti. This is our experience. Archives
November 2018
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