Pediatric Nursing, Maternal Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Home Health Nursing/Visiting Nurses, Intensive Care Unit Nursing (ICU, MICU, CCU, ext), Primary Care Nursing, Urgent Care Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Hospice Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing
Responsibilities The Administrative Secretary will manage the daily administrative operations of the Northeastern University Nurse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program ( NIE ). Position wil...
Pediatric Nursing, Primary Care Nursing, Urgent Care Nursing
Key responsibilities : Attend to illnesses or injuries of both campers and staff per written protocols Work within written protocols and scope of practice. Actively seek out definition fro...
The Health Lodge Coordinator is the head of the Health Lodge. They are in charge of helping with the staffing, scheduling and organization of the health lodge during the summer. The position runs...
Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner who will provide telemedicine services to patients. The ideal candidate is looking to provide care in innovative ways and willing...
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Maternal Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Home Health Nursing/Visiting Nurses, Intensive Care Unit Nursing (ICU, MICU, CCU, ext), Primary Care Nursing, Urgent Care Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Hospice Nursing
SUMMER 2018 ...June 14-26, 2018 The summer trip is a work trip ending with a safari. $4,250 all inclusive (airfare to and from Newark, all airport transfers, hotel, food, guide, VISA, tra...
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Maternal Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Home Health Nursing/Visiting Nurses, Intensive Care Unit Nursing (ICU, MICU, CCU, ext), Primary Care Nursing, Urgent Care Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Hospice Nursing
Medical Mission Trip November 9 - 21 2017 SHOTS/VACCINATIONS NEEDED FOR TRAVEL TO UGANDA 1. Yellow Fever 2. Twinrix~vaccine for hepatitis A &...
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Urgent Care Nursing, Critical Care Nursing
$10,000/month, short contract 4-5 week positions for NP aboard Maritime ship. Position includes Stateroom and all meals. Maritime Academy has openings for Family Nurse Practitioners or Physician ...
Home Health Nursing/Visiting Nurses, Intensive Care Unit Nursing (ICU, MICU, CCU, ext), Primary Care Nursing, Urgent Care Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Hospice Nursing
Calling all Registered Nurses – a vibrant future awaits you within the Critical Care Directorate at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. RNs and BSNs welcome in the UK! Are you a Re...
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Maternal Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Home Health Nursing/Visiting Nurses, Intensive Care Unit Nursing (ICU, MICU, CCU, ext), Urgent Care Nursing, Hospice Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing
About The Mission Trip IMR will return for our fourth visit down the beautiful, world renowned, Amazon River. Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and takes up nearly half of South...
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Maternal Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Home Health Nursing/Visiting Nurses, Intensive Care Unit Nursing (ICU, MICU, CCU, ext), Primary Care Nursing, Urgent Care Nursing, Geriatric Nursing
About The Mission Trip Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas, and bustling cities. Fishing is one of the major contributor...
Responsibilities The Administrative Secretary will manage the daily administrative operations of the Northeastern University Nurse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program (NIE). Position will perform diversified administrative, secretarial, and receptionist duties. Work closely with the NIE Program Director to plan and carry out activities, especially related to conferences and events, communication, marketing, and website updates. Serve as a member of a team-oriented staff providing optimal service to NIE Program vendors and consumers as well as other Northeastern University departments. Develop and implement systems that provide efficient and effective service. Communicate appropriately on behalf of the NIE Program. Greet and assist conference attendees both in person and on the telephone. Prepare materials for committee meetings, conferences, take and distribute minutes for designated meetings. Facilitate communication for events and within department. This position is funded from an outside source. The duration of this position is contingent upon the continued availability of funding at its current financial level. Qualifications High School Degree required. Associate’s Degree or Post-High School education with 3-5 years professional administrative experience preferred. Higher education experience a plus and/or working in a large organization or company interfacing with many departments. Excellent computer skills with particular proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills, excellent customer service, and problem solving skills are essential. Must have excellent planning and time management skills and be able to prioritize and execute tasks in a busy office environment. Must be resourceful, able to work independently, and have evidence of successfully working in a team environment. Proven ability to manage confidential information is required. Apply Direct : https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/53114
Attend to illnesses or injuries of both campers and staff per written protocols
Work within written protocols and scope of practice. Actively seek out definition from the Health Lodge Supervisor and Camp Physician whenever necessary
Administer both over-the-counter and prescription medications to campers and staff per written protocol at designated times
Maintain accurate and up to date records of medication administration as well as illness and injury care delivered to campers and staff per written protocols
Report illness, injury or abuse to proper authorities when necessary per written protocol
Maintain a watchful presence to the overall wellness of campers and staff
Work directly with the Camp Physician, EMS, fire department and hospital either by phone or in person when such need may arise to attend to the illness or injury of a camper or staff
Live in the health lodge and attend to camper illness and injury as the on-duty overnight registered nurse
Attend morning supervisory staff meetings and other camp meetings and functions when assigned to do so by the Health Lodge Supervisor or Camp Director.
Attend meals at the Camp Sloane dining hall if directed to do so by the Health Lodge Supervisor or Camp Director
With the help of the entire health lodge staff, maintain cleanliness and order within the health lodge to standards set by the Health Lodge Supervisor.
Essential Functions:
Work in a team environment within the guidelines of the camp physician and health lodge supervisor.
Maintain current certification as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut.
Lift as much as 25 lbs.
Arrive on time for all scheduled activities and duties
The Health Lodge Coordinator is the head of the Health Lodge. They are in charge of helping with the staffing, scheduling and organization of the health lodge during the summer. The position runs from June-August, with some contract work earlier in the year. Although it is not a resident postiion, the Health Lodge Coordinator may have to cover some overnight shifts when coverage is needed. The right candidate is experiened, organized and a strong people-person. Preference will be given to candidates wtih school or camp nursing backgrounds. A great benefit of this positon is that you can send your kids to camp as part of compensation.
Key responsibilities:
Create weekly/daily schedule for nursing staff and make sure all shifts are covered properly
Work at least 2-weeks ahead with camper's medical paperwork, medication authorizations, etc.
Cover nursing shifts during resident nurse time off and attend to illnesses or injuries of both campers and staff per written protocols
Create and implement nurse training for new nurses and staff
Work within written protocols and scope of practice. Actively seek out definition from Camp Physician whenever necessary
Administer both over-the-counter and prescription medications to campers and staff per written protocol at designated times
Maintain accurate and up to date records of medication administration as well as illness and injury care delivered to campers and staff per written protocols
Report illness, injury or abuse to proper authorities when necessary per written protocol
Maintain a watchful presence to the overall wellness of campers and staff
Work directly with the Camp Physician, EMS, fire department and hospital either by phone or in person when such need may arise to attend to the illness or injury of a camper or staff
Attend morning supervisory staff meetings and other camp meetings and functions when assigned to do so by the Health Lodge Supervisor or Camp Director.
Attend meals at the Camp Sloane dining hall if directed to do so by the Camp Director
With the help of the entire health lodge staff, maintain cleanliness and order within the health lodge
Essential Functions:
Work in a team environment within the guidelines of the camp physician and other nurses
Maintain current certification as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut.
Lift as much as 25 lbs.
Arrive on time for all scheduled activities and duties
Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner who will provide telemedicine services to patients. The ideal candidate is looking to provide care in innovative ways and willing to get their hands dirty. This role has flexibility on work location and can be done at our office in NYC and/or remotely at home. An active NJ license is a requirement for this position. Responsibilities
Ensure an excellent and consistent patient experience through team based care
Complete telemedicine video visits by providing diagnostic and preventive health care services under physician supervision.
Take medical histories, treat patients, order lab tests, and make diagnoses
Make follow-up calls to patients recently seen by practice
Assist with quality assurance including chart reviews and assessing patient feedback
About you: The ideal candidate has the following qualities:
Excellent clinical skills, customer service skill and bedside manner
Desire to be an integral part of a rapidly growing team of clinicians dedicated to changing the healthcare delivery
Enthusiasm to use innovative technology to deliver higher quality, evidence-based urgent care
Passion for making healthcare better - more accessible, higher quality, and more efficient
Excellent clinical and patient service skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Board certified Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Active NJ license
Active DEA
BLS, ACLS, PALS
2+ years clinical experience in Acute Care/Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Internal/ Family Medicine
SUMMER 2018 ...June 14-26, 2018 The summer trip is a work trip ending with a safari. $4,250 all inclusive (airfare to and from Newark, all airport transfers, hotel, food, guide, VISA, transportation the entire trip, three day safari at Mweya Lodge in Queen Elizabeth State Park, fresh water every day … the works). The only extra money you need is for souvenirs.
Sylvia’s Children is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Holmdel, NJ serving 2,000+ children (25% of whom are orphans) in Africa. We have a 6,000 sq. ft. clinic and we need your help serving the community. And, at the end of the trip you get to go on a three day safari! Please go to the website www.sylviaschildren.org.
Medical Mission Trip November 9 - 21 2017 SHOTS/VACCINATIONS NEEDED FOR TRAVEL TO UGANDA 1. Yellow Fever 2. Twinrix~vaccine for hepatitis A & B 3. Rabies 4. Typhoid 5. Zostavax~shingles vaccine 6. Menomune~Meningitis vaccine
You will also have to get malaria pills. We have had the most success with Malarone, taken daily ~ there are other options, speak to your doctor.
You will need a valid passport with more than a year left to expiration @ the time of travel.
You will need a Visa to enter Uganda. You will need to send two passport photos, the visa application and your passport to me and I get it for you.This is included in the $3,700 … I do it for you.
We will leave November 10th and return November 22nd.
Total price is $4500.00 US dollars ~ that is all inclusive, the only cash you will need is for tips ($1/day for hotel and $5/day for driver) and souvenirs. Bottled water is provided all day, everyday, you do not need to bring water..
We will have a conference call to answer any questions you might have and to go over the following points: 1. Intros 2. Credit cards 3. Travel insurance 4. Visas, passports, shots 5. Luggage 6. Things to keep in mind while we are there… 7. Money ($50 and more – year 2010 and later) 8. Conversion = $1 = 3,500 shillings 9. Activities at the school 10.Electric converters 11.Clothing 12.Ideas going forward 13.Church … dress; otherwise you can wear what you want as long as it is in good taste 14.Tips will be $1/person/day for hotel and $5/person/day for the guides.
Suggested list of supplies:
Long pants Thick socks Heavy shoes (optional) cotton shirts Rain poncho Hat/visor Sunscreen Band~Aids Baby wipes Hand sanitizer Protein bars Dress for Sunday church “Swiss army” kit ~nail file ~tweezers ~nail clippers Wash cloth Toilet paper Tissues
For the flight: Blanket (usually provided by the airline) Travel pillow Eye mask “Brush up” toothbrushes ***Reminders Page***
· We are visitors in this country and guests at the school. · We are ALWAYS representing the United States; let’s make sure we are setting a good example. · The children look up to us, admire us and will want to imitate us. While on school grounds there is NO SMOKING and we need to be careful of what we say and our facial expressions ~ we do not want to offend them or hurt their feelings. · The children LOVE having their picture taken but, when we are not at the school, we are not at the zoo. Please be courteous of people’s feelings ~ ask before you snap…and if they say ‘no’, then please respect that. · This is the hard one ~ please refrain from handing out things ~ it promotes the beggar mentality we are fighting so hard to break and it can cause a huge disruption at the school and a mob on the street. · It’s a long trip, not everyone travels the same…be considerate of everyone…I promise, you’re not the only one who’s tired!! J · Communicate ~ if you don’t feel well, let someone know, keeping it a secret does no one any good! · Enjoy yourself!!! This can be very heavy emotionally, but remember, you are changing these children’s lives for the better…and they yours.
Thank you for being here!
HISTORY OF SYLVIA’S CHILDREN
Sylvia Allen, President of Allen Consulting, was quite content teaching at New York University, traveling around the world doing motivational seminars and running her public relations and marketing business in Holmdel, NJ. Having taught in China, India, Ireland, Japan, Okinawa, Iceland, Canada and throughout most of the United States, she was sure that was how the rest of her life would play out. Little did she know that a trip to Uganda, Africa in 2003 would totally change her life! Fourteen years ago Sylvia was invited to Uganda, Africa by one of her NYU students. While there she was invited by the children of the Mbiriizi Advanced Primary and Day Care School, to be their grandmother. She took the request seriously and upon returning to the United States she formed Sylvia’s Children, a 501(c)3 organization under United States IRS code. The school has grown dramatically in the last ten years … going from 439 children (of which 136 were orphans) to 1,012 (of which 250 are orphans). The school is based on the British model and starts with baby class, moves up to top class, and then P-1 to P-7. We are creating a series of African entrepreneurship businesses that will allow the school to be self-sustaining and allow Sylvia’s Children to take this model and replicate it in another village.
In the 14 years we have been with the school all of our children have taken their P-7 exams and graduated. If they are sponsored orphans we have asked their sponsors to continue working with them at the next level … S-1 to S-6. We currently have 150 orphans in S-1 through S-6 plus 50 in college and technical schools and will continue with our orphan support as the others graduate.
“This experience has changed my life … for the better. I have learned to love and be loved, to give and to receive graciously, and to know that I can make a difference in a child’s life. I also have the joy of my children being part of organization. All else pales in comparison.”
We invite you to visit our website … www.sylviaschildren.org, get on our mailing list (just e-mail Sylvia@sylviaschildren.org to get updates), keep up-to-date by visiting http://sylviaschildren.blogspot.com … we’d love to have you experience the same joy we have had in working with these beautiful, loving, caring children who want nothing more than to hold your hand or sit on your lap. Please help us to continue making a difference in these children’s lives.
ABOUT UGANDA 95% of the homes have no electricity 95% of the homes have no running water 51% of the families live on $2.00 a day Only 20% of the boys go beyond 7th grade Only 17% of the girls go beyond 7th grade Median age in Uganda is 15 (in the United States it is 35) 2,500,000 Ugandan children are orphans 1,500,000 orphans are as a result of AIDS Population is 33,367,792 51% are women 56% of the population is children (18 and under) Currency is the shilling … $1 = 3,500 shillings The President since 1986 is Lt. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI There are 56 districts The government is a pseudo-Democracy Religions = Roman Catholic 33%, Protestant 33%, Muslim 16%, indigenous beliefs 18% Languages … English, Lugandan, Swahili Literacy rate … 69% There are 17 tribes Uganda sits astride the Equator 12 hours of sunlight daily, temperatures average in the low 80’s Three rainy seasons School has three sessions, running from January to November
***Information on Uganda ***
Uganda
Uganda is a beautiful country located on the equator in the great continent of Africa. Its neighboring countries are Sudan to the North, Kenya to the East, Republic of Congo to the West, Tanzania and Rwanda to the South.Uganda is located on the most fertile plateau of Africa at a htwelve of 1200 meters above sea level. Uganda has been called a land of lakes because there are many lakes covering almost a third of the country. Lake Victoria which is the largest in Africa dominates the southern part of the country. Where Uganda is located
There are also lakes- Edward and Albert in the west. In the center of Uganda is lake Kyoga and kwania which are fed by water from the river Nile. Other lakes include lake Bunyonyi, lake Bisina near Mt Elgon. There is a lot of activity on the lakes in Uganda including fishing, sport, and white water rafting on river Nile. Kampala is the capital city of Uganda
The capital city of Uganda is Kampala but there are many other smaller towns which include Entebbe where the main airport is Located and Jinja which is the industrial town. The towns mentioned above are very near lake Victoria and Jinja is at the source of the river Nile.Uganda is a nation which was made when many small kingdoms and chiefdoms were united. There is still a real sense of strong culture and heritage which is noticeable through over 40 languages, various traditional costumes, food, music and dance. The official language in Uganda is English but Swahili and luganda is also widely spoken. There are 48 different tribes in Uganda. 80 percent of the population live in rural areas where the major activity is farming. Vegetation
Uganda has exceptional diversity of vegetation. It is between the Tropical East African Savanna and the West African rainforest zones. Seven of the 18 plant kingdoms of Africa are found in Uganda. Some of the vegetation found in Uganda is endangered species and is jealously protected.
National Parks and Tourist attractions
There are many national parks where Uganda's wild life can be seen. Queen Elizabeth national park is one of the major ones and there you can see, Hippopotami, elephants, hyena, waterbucks, bushbuck, buffalo, warthogs, kobs, pelican and eagles and a lot more. Other areas of interest include Murchison falls National park, Bwindi impenetrable forest, Mgahinga Gorilla, Kibale Forest, Kidepo valley national park, Mount Elgon game park, Semiliki valley park, Lake Mburo National park, Rwenzori Mountains, The Ssese Islands, Bujagali falls, Kasubi tombs, Mabira forest, Mpanga forest, Budongo Forest and much more.
Weather
Uganda's equatorial climate has got a cool breeze that comes in from mountains, and the lush green vegetation which results into rainfall. There are 2 rain seasons in Uganda March to May and November to December. The sun rises between 6:30 and 7:00 and sets between 6:30 and 7:00 in the evening which gives 12 hours of day light every day for 12 Months. Uganda is sunny most of the year with temperatures rarely above 29 degrees centigrade. Uganda’s symbols
The symbols of Uganda are the kob and the crested crane. These are seen on most official documents, are also printed on money and on the Ugandan flag. The Uganda flag is made of 3 strips of colors going across: Black- signifies the African brother hood and the fact that Ugandans are predominantly black people, Yellow shows that Uganda is located on the equator and receives sunshine throughout the year and red represents the international blood brotherhood. It means that regardless of color or race, all people are the same since we all have red blood. The crested crane or the bird in the middle of the flag is a national symbol because its feathers have got all the colors of the Uganda flag.
$10,000/month, short contract 4-5 week positions for NP aboard Maritime ship. Position includes Stateroom and all meals.
Maritime Academy has openings for Family Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to work on our training ship cruises this summer between late April and late July 2017. The ship will be traveling from Vallejo to El Salvador, Maui, Oahu, and Seattle.
The positions are about 4-5 weeks each, although 8-9 weeks positions are a possibility if preferred. The Training Ship Golden Bear (TSGB) summer cruises serve as a seagoing training and educational experience for the students at Cal Maritime and several other maritime academies as part of their preparation for entering maritime related careers.
Cruise 1 starts in Vallejo on 4/19/17 with ports in Sacramento, El Salvador, Maui, Oahu, and Seattle prior to returning to Vallejo on 6/21/17.
The open position of Cruise 2 starts in Vallejo on 6/21/17 with ports in El Salvador and ends in Maui on 7/22.
The sick bay team consists of a physician, an FNP or PA, and a counselor. Having previous ER or urgent care experience and an enjoyment of life at sea are both beneficial.
Nurse Practitioner - Required Education: Academic degree or certificate from an approved college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent training and experience as outlined by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) (academic degree or certificate preferred). Incumbents must be clinically competent in a medical specialty applicable to their position and possess sufficient experience to independently perform the duties of a Nurse Practitioner within that specialty.
Required License and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid California license as a Registered Nurse and a BRN certificate evidencing that the individual is qualified to use the title of Nurse Practitioner, as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Incumbents must also must possess and maintain a valid BRN Furnishing Certificate and a valid DEA number and certificate. ACLS required. .
Duties for the position include a scheduled workday of approx. 8am-5pm, and occasional after hours care for treatment of injuries or illness. The physician and NP/PA staff the sick bay and provide basic medical care for a crew of approximately 350 students, staff, and faculty. Other duties include routine student physicals.
There is usually ample time for reading and using the ship's gym. Time in port is split on and off duty with the physician. A private stateroom and meals are provided. Airfare to and from the departure and arrival ports is provided as needed. As this is a training ship for maritime academy students, lodging is available for the medical staff only.
Cruise and Background Check Requirements - A pre-cruise physical exam and drug screen is required to participate on the training cruise.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
If you have the qualifications and interest in working during the available dates or any questions, please respond via craigslist or via the Cal Maritime HR website https://www.csum.edu/web/hr/sel
Calling all Registered Nurses – a vibrant future awaits you within the Critical Care Directorate at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. RNs and BSNs welcome in the UK!
Are you a Registered Nurse? Do you want an exciting and interesting role working with a team of like minded individuals who are committed to delivering high quality, safe patient care? If you are ambitious and motivated and looking for a new challenge to enhance your personal and professional development, we want to hear from you.
We will be holding a Critical Care recruitment event on Saturday 18th February 2017 at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
In terms of what we have to offer:
All new starters are allocated a team with an identified team leader; this team leader will be responsible for ensuring you have your annual appraisal and personal development plan to ensure your continuous development during your Critical Care career.
Each unit has an educational pathway to support ongoing educational development to enable all staff to maximize their potential in providing safe and effective care. This is supported by a very proactive educational team. All areas have service improvement teams to ensure that the best evidenced based practice is provided for all patients. All staff are actively encouraged to participate within these service improvement groups.
All units participate in research trials to ensure the continuous improvement in care for this patient population.
In recognition of the specialist nature of this area we provide new nurses a four week supernumerary with an identified preceptor. During this time you will be provided with a competency framework which will provide the focus for your learning. In conjunction to this you will work with the practice educator team to facilitate your clinical development.
Should you be successful in obtaining a staff nurse position in Critical Care there is the added opportunity of rotating across all of the fours clinical to further enhance your experience. Within all the units we offer electronic self roistering to help support individuals work life balance requirements.
The clinical areas that encompass Critical Care are- General ICU: This is a 32 bedded adult tertiary referral unit accepting patients from all over Wales. The main specialties include general medicine & surgery, neurology & neurosurgery, trauma & orthopedics, advanced respiratory support and renal medicine. There are 13 medical consultants and 11 sister/charge nurses on the unit which will support your transition.
Cardiac ICU: This is currently a 9 bedded ICU with a 4 bedded high dependency unit (HDU). This clinical area is supported medically by cardiac surgeons and cardiac anesthetists.
T4 Neurosciences This is an 18 bedded high care neurosurgical unit, providing tertiary care to all neurosurgical and neurological patients. Patients are treated electively and as emergencies for brain tumours, subarachnoid haemorrhages, sub dural haematomas, post traumatic brain injuries, and other conditions requiring neurosurgical intervention. All patients on this unit are nursed on a 1 nurse to 3 patient ratio.
PACU : This is an 8 bedded unit which specializes in providing post operative care to high risk surgical patients. This provides care to level 3 and level 2 post operative patients. Currently this unit opens on Monday at midday and closes at 14.00 hours on a Saturday. It is closed on all bank holidays including Christmas. Patients in this unit are nursed according to their dependency.
We operate in the thriving capital city of Wales and Cardiff is the fastest growing city outside of London attracting and retaining excellent people. Come and see what Wales has to offer: from fabulous shopping centers and nightlife to beautiful coastlines and outdoor activities. We are ready to take the next step. Are you?
Please submit your resume directly to George@EpicWorldJobs.com.
We recommend submitting your application early to secure an interview. Calling all Registered Nurses – a vibrant future awaits you within the Critical Care Directorate at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
IMR will return for our fourth visit down the beautiful, world renowned, Amazon River. Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and takes up nearly half of South America by itself. Brazil is a country of great natural beauty that includes mountains, wetlands, island archipelagos, waterfalls, colonial ports, and some of the world’s most populated cities. Your team will live and work on the Amazon River in the heart of the rainforest. Every moment on the river is a feast for the eyes, from the magnificent sunrises to the magnificent sunsets. You may even see an elusive jaguar or impossibly large anaconda as you survey your surroundings from the bow of the 5-star riverboat you will call home.
About Clinic
The Amazon Region of Brazil has about 23 million people with extremely low density. Don't be fooled by this, however. The river communities already know the dates of the IMR trips in 2016 and are eagerly waiting for you to arrive. The team will see patients with malaria and dengue fever, tinea and scabies, chagas disease, and many different wounds. Malaria, Dengue Fever, Leishmaniasis, Tuberculosis, and Leprosy are major public health concerns in the region but there is also an epidemiological shift occurring with the rise of chronic, non-communicable diseases, personal violence, and alcoholism. IMR brings significant value to these patients by providing education on hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and sexually transmitted diseases in addition to basic hygiene, water storage, sanitation, and mosquito/insect control. On past trips, IMR has seen a wide variety of skin conditions and wounds, including snake and piranha bites, cutaneous leishmaniasis, and many types of fungal infections. Ear infections are common in all ages. Dental care is of primary importance along the river and your team will provide oral health education, fluoride, and acute dental care to every patient in your care. You will be provided with extensive public health information to help you provide the best care possible for your patients, including statistics from past IMR teams. The remote river communities will welcome your team with open arms, a plea for care, and a friendly “obrigado” (Portuguese for “thank you”) upon your departure.
Lodging
You and your team will live on a five star, world-class boat and set up a full medical and dental clinic in remote villages along the water’s edge. Without IMR, these villages have no other means of healthcare. Upon returning to your private riverboat each night, you will be welcomed with a feast of local cuisine and opportunities for stargazing, crocodile hunting, hammock swinging, and much, much more. After a dinner of local delicacies and remarkable desserts, the boat will make ready for your departure to the next clinic site while you take a hot shower under the stars and prepare for a wonderful night’s sleep without bugs or cares. Enthusiastic crowds will gather at every stop, and children will peer through every crack as they anxiously wait their turn for care and hugs from the IMR team. Enthusiastic crowds will gather at every stop, and children will peer through every crack as they anxiously wait their turn for care and hugs from the IMR team.
Trip Highlights
Simply being in the Amazon, living on a riverboat, and caring for people with very limited access to care may be enough, but there is still more to see! Your team will spend a day discovering Manaus, including the renowned opera house, Teatro Amazonas (the #1 rated place to visit in Manaus according to TripAdvisor!), the handicrafts market, and the Rio Negro Palace. You will also have the opportunity to explore the rainforest and "hunt" for caimans, explore the villages where you will work, and experience life aboard, steaming up and down the Amazon. Every IMR team member who has "taken the boat" will tell you - this trip is best!!
Extend Your Stay
You certainly don't have to leave Brazil to have the vacation of a lifetime. From waterfalls to beaches, mountains to deserts, from the 15th century to the 21st century, there is something for everyone in Brazil. Add into the mix 200,000 million of the nicest people you will ever meet, and some of whom you did meet during clinic,and you have the perfect place to extend your stay. Visit Pelourinho, a 16th century city, climb Sugarloaf Mountain to see Rio de Janeiro from a whole new perspective, learn a little Capoerira, a Brazilian martial art using art and music and requiring tremendous upper body strength (you are IMR, you can do it!!), or the Tujuca Forest in the middle of Rio, or the Museu de Arte in Sao Paulo. Not matter which direction you go in, there is something amazing to do in Brazil! The IMR office can help you extend your stay, so give them a call!
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas, and bustling cities. Fishing is one of the major contributors to large workforce employment. Major employers include a highly diversified group of industrial manufacturers (i.e. machinery, chemicals, textiles, bricks, fertilizer). Most of these businesses are state-owned. You will see an extensive amount of new construction as you travel from your home base out to the small villages each day. Recently, tourism has played a major role in the economy of the area.
About Clinic
Your team will focus on acute medical and dental needs and health education. As with every IMR team, your team will provide classes on hand washing, oral hygiene, purification and storage of drinking water, family planning, safe sexual practices, choking, and stretching/pain management. Individual patients also receive extensive education focusing on prevention from their provider, based on their current and chronic medical conditions.
Lodging
The team will stay in modest, comfortable accommodations. The South Central Coast is known for cooking the strongest and boldest flavor foods available in Vietnam, including mì quảng (rice noodles with turmeric and fish or meat), bún chả cá (fish ball noodle soup), bún mắm (seafood gumbo), cánh gà chiên mắm (fried chicken wings in fish sauce), and mít trộn (a salad mixed with jackfruit and pork rind).
Trip Highlights
You will have the opportunity to see some of the most famous historical sites in the area and enjoy the excitement of the local markets. We will determine the itinerary for your cultural day soon-- there is so much to see and do! One of the most famous sites is Mỹ Sơn, an archaeological site dating back more than a thousand years, in Quảng Nam. Located in a remote forested valley, this former capital and religious center of the Champa kingdom once contained in excess of 70 style temples and stupas. Although badly damaged by bombing raids in the 1960s, the site still has more than 20 structures and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Many statues, sculptures and reliefs recovered from Mỹ Sơn are kept in the Museum of Cham Sculpture, near the Hàn River. Dating from the fourth to the 14th centuries, the sensual artwork on these works depicts daily activities as well as Hindu and Buddhist religious themes. The local market offers a wide variety of goods sold by many different vendors, including clothing, silk, jewelry, flowers, and foodstuffs such as dried fruit and fish, plus coffee, tea, and wine.
Extend Your Stay
Thinking about extending your stay? IMR can help you plan the trip of a lifetime. Contact the office to discuss your extended stay! If you’re interested in touring the rest of Vietnam, take a trek-- think plunging highland valleys, tiers of rice paddies, and soaring limestone mountains. Go to the Sunday market at Bac Ha and revel in the local flavors. Visit Sapa in the Muong Hoa Valley and stay overnight at the Topas Ecolodge. Love mountain biking? Cat Tien National Park in South Vietnam is your place! There is truly a surprise in every corner of Vietnam and a UNESCO World Heritage Sites almost everywhere you look. Want to travel further afield? Laos, China, and Cambodia are neighbors. Go say hello!
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