Nursing in Iraq

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I'm not terribly sure how to eloquently start this thread so I'll just jump in. I have a wonderful job as an RN, wonderful life, but if the opportunity is available, I have to serve my brothers and sisters in Iraq or Afghanistan. I've been looking for contracts in Iraq and have found very little. I'm not interested in taking a commission, so the only option is a contract. Anyone done this, or have any leads.

I would love to talk to someone who's been an RN (or medic) over there.

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

I am not a huge resource in this area, but I did find a site that might be able to lead in a direction.

http://www.usphs.gov/default.aspx

Hope that helps, if not, I hope others will post some info.

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

This forum may also help you out.

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

Sorry, my fingers got away from me. here you go:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f57/

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are you male or female remember volitile area of the world ref to kaylee2

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My Dad is an MD in the army I know he found it hard to practice over there, he was always begging us to get surgical kits since they kept running out. He couldn't get chemo meds for this poor little boy and I know it broke his heart. Just be prepared for the emotional roller coaster! If you can try to practice in a Kurdish area, the Kurdish people are very friendly.

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