Missionary Nurses provide physical and spiritual care to people in other countries that need healthcare. These nurses treat the illnesses and diseases of patients from other cultures, while sharing religion. Often, the work for Missionary Nurses does not end when they return home, but often includes raising awareness and money for medical supplies, clean water, schools and medical facilities in the countries where they’ve served.
Despite the amazing advances made in the field of medicine during the last century, not everyone has access to proper medical care, even today. Individuals in undeveloped and developing regions of the world.
THINGS YOU'LL DO:
- Share your faith
- Setup clinics
- Educate the patients on proper health and dental care
YOUR JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
- Multifaceted
- Patient-facing
- Managerial
- Independent
- Multilingual
Typically, missionary nurses work with churches, non-profit organizations, and humanitarian groups. They work all over the world, usually in undeveloped, developing, and remote regions. As with any nursing career, you will first need to obtain a nursing diploma or degree and pass a licensing examination before pursuing a missionary nursing career. You should also focus on becoming fluent in a few different languages, as well as studying different customs and cultures.
Salary: They're not in it for the money..
