Is there a course to learn about nursing in a 3rd world country?

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Specializes in Oncology, Surgical & Medical.

Hi all,

I am from Frankston, on the Mornington Peninsula in South East Victoria, Australia.

Does anyone know of a course here that teaches about nursing in a 3rd world country? My husband & I and our 2 daughters are considering moving to India in a year or so & I think that I need to do something like this to feel prepared/confident to work over there.

Thanks, in advance, for any info that you all might have...

Natalie :nurse:

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You should actually consider taking courses in Indian culture and their health care system. There are loads of documentaries that discuss these and public health initiatives in India

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Specializes in General adult inpatient psychiatry.

It might help to take a multicultural nursing class. We had one in my undergrad program. In order to learn about nursing and health care systems in other countries, as well as Spanish language, I'm doing a study abroad program in Costa Rica as an elective in my M.S. of Nursing Education program.

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Specializes in Oncology, Surgical & Medical.

Thanks guys:)

What I'm wondeing is if there is a course around specifically designed for people wanting to nurse in a 3rd world country, so going into the specific skills needed etc.

I actually lived in India for years and travel back there regularly, so am very familiar with the country/culture & know a bit about the healthcare system...but would like to feel more confident about what skills I might require etc. A fellow nurse at work said she had heard of a course like this, but didn't know the name of it or who ran it, so I thought I'd try on this site...

Nat :nurse:

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