Bonjour friends and family,
Today we headed towards the mountainside outside of Cap Haitien to set up another clinic for residents to receive treatment. The clinic was set in a school for volunteer police chaplains. We provided care to over 100 clients, treating them for various diseases including high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, and well-child checks. Hands up for Haiti was presented with a certificate from the school leader for the good work that they have done throughout the community. When we returned to Open Door, we educated a class about sexual health. The class included youth and young adults in the surrounding community. Since arriving, we have built relationships with not only Hands up for Haiti members, but also the residents in the community. It has been interesting learning about their culture and even learning some phrases in Creole! As we come home each day, the children greet us with smiles and a soccer ball in hand saying “game” or “futbol”. These relationships continue to build and grow each night. So far this has made a huge impact on us. For example, Anne has gained a huge appreciation for the things that we have back home and the resources available to us. On the other hand, she found that we are very wasteful as a country. Returning back home, she will be much more conscientious of what she uses and the amount of the resources she has. Meggie has taken the cultural differences into consideration when applying them to healthcare in America. For example, when taking care of a client who comes from a different culture, ask about what resources they have before they go home to take care of themselves. Understanding someone’s background will be one of the most important assessments of our nursing careers. Thank you all for checking up on us! We are missing all of you, but excited to bring back many stories! Anne and Meggie
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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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