Globalisation has allowed Australian nurses various opportunities to work/volunteer in settings
outside of Australia, both short and long term and within relief and or development contexts and
with different motivations. The humanitarian and development sectors are made up of many
different non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating from all around the world. They vary
in size with some being affiliated to faith-based or political movements, others being independent
or secular.
Identify a particular humanitarian need, including the geographical region outside of Australia,
and an organisation that is providing support/assistance via nurses in that context. This may be
a particular disaster response effort with the International Red Cross, a refugee setting such as
makeshift camps in Greece/France, or to address primary health care (eg: ADRA) or a specific
medical need (such as organisations providing surgical assistance like Open Heart
International/Mercy Ships/ Médecins sans Frontières).
In 2000 words, write an academic essay to:
• Evaluate the role and function of an Australian Registered Nurse working in a
humanitarian situation outside of Australia. Address issues such as professional
registration, scope of practice and any professional practice standards that need to be
adhered to within their specific humanitarian role.
• Discuss possible benefits and challenges nurses may face working in the chosen
setting.
See marking rubric for grading criteria. A minimum of 15 references are expected f
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