LPNs Overseas

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I am interested in doing medical missions if I get my LPN diploma. I was just wondering if LPNs would have a greater scope of practice overseas. For instance, if I went to Papua New Guinea, could I give direct health education, or would I have to wait until an RN was around for that to happen?

I heard of a girl in a Hispanic country who received a nursing education by just shadowing a nurse in a hospital. Of course, she would not be able to use that here in the U.S., but she is of great use there.

I just wanted to find out so I can use my skills to the best of my ability to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ. :)

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That's so awesome! I start lpn school in May, and as soon as i graduatr i also want to do mission work. I have no info but am following incase anyone else does.

P.s. i love jesus too!!☺

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

I would suggest checking that LPN's are acceptable. I think most these days require RN

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Church missions are different. Think about it, in many third world nations, locals are educated in basic healthcare and return to their settlements to provide what is needed.

I know OR Tech/LPN who have gone on missions along with the RNs and ortho surgeons from my hospital. They had a skill set that was needed

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

That is good to know

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

My organization supports medical mission/ disaster relief work - paying qualified employees who participate in approved activities via a 'sabbatical' arrangement. Usually, they have to commit to 3 months at a time. The relevant skill sets for nurses? OR, L&D/Nursery, and ED. In all instances, they must meet the licensing/practice standards of the host country, which, to my knowledge thus far, has required an RN license. The 'unlicensed' and support staff are made up of people who live in that country.

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So glad to know ilovescience! Where are you from? I was born in Russia and have been interested in going back, but I am open to wherever the LORD wants me to go. My family is really praying about going on the mission field together, but we are not sure to where!

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