Missonary Nurses

Hello:

I'm a second career student, who was recently ordained a Missionary early this year. I was recently laid off from work and after thinking about it for a while, I have decided to go back to school to become a Nurse, eventually becoming a Nurse Practitioner. But, as I was preparing my mind to transition into the nursing role, I wanted to put the two together: being a nurse missionary. I strongly believe this is where God is leading me.

Early this year, my church went to Antigua to start a Heath Fair for the people of Antigua who were in desperate need of medical attention. I was unable to go due to being laid off, but I heard it was a great success and the people really appreciated it. Knowing they were going to continue with the Health Fair annually, I was determined to go back to work as a Missionary, but also to observe the health care workers at the Fair to know how to treat and educate the people. I will not be a nurse by the time they return to Antigua, but I'll be considered a nursing student.

Now, I plan to work in a hospital/clinic after graduation and obtaining my RN license, but I also want to expand into helping in other parts of the world.

Are there any nurses on here who have gone to different countries to volunteer their services? How is the experience? Any advice? Would I be able to do both (right now I'm single with no children) or do you think I would be taking on too much?

Thanks.