A nurse wants to volunteer in West Africa to assist with the ...

[Wadzanai]

A nurse wants to volunteer in West Africa to assist with the Ebola outbreak. What should the nurse consider before agreeing to relocate to West Africa for 6 months? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Locate the nearest embassy
  2. Receive recommended immunizations
  3. Understand the country's security standards
  4. Receive permission from the state board of nursing
  5. Know the scope of nursing practice in the host country

Question 2

International diplomats report several thousand wounded in an Iraqi region and the Iraqi government is asking for assistance. Which organization should be prepared to enter the country to help the wounded during the conflict?
 
  1. Aga Khan Foundation
  2. Mdecins Sans Frontires
  3. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
  4. International Committee of the Red Cross

Question 3

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are tracking an outbreak of smallpox in a small community in Oklahoma. Which organizations should the community health nurse contact for assistance to help during this outbreak? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Fogarty International Center
  2. U.S. National Institutes of Health
  3. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  4. Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development
  5. U.S. Agency for International Development

[Kjones0604]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5

Nurses considering working or volunteering in global health settings need to become informed about a number of issues to ensure they are safe and able to provide nursing care that is within their scope of practice, and that reduces the likelihood of causing harm in the host community. Some of these considerations include: exploring the reputation of the employer or volunteer agency or agencies; becoming knowledgeable about local and national security considerations in the host country; obtaining recommended/required immunizations and reviewing travel health advisories; obtaining contact information and knowing the location of the nearest embassy or consulate from their home country; knowing the scope and standards of nursing practice in the host country; and seeking nursing registration in the host country. An additional consideration before working or volunteering in a global health setting is to determine if the nurse's home country has specific requirements or restrictions for practicing abroad. The state board of nursing does not need to give permission for the nurse to volunteer.

Answer to Question 2

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Answer to Question 3

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5

The nurse should contact agencies in the United States such as the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. National Institutes of Health's Global Health Initiatives, or the Fogarty International Center. National agencies with global health and/or human development mandates include the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia),; the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (Canada); and the United Kingdom Department for International Development.

[Wadzanai]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[aliotak]

Excellent