Preparing for your Nursing/Midwifery Elective Overseas
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Remember that cultural differences are not just to be found in what people do, but also in the way they think and the values they hold. Try to find out as much about the culture you’ll be visiting before you go, but even so prepare yourself to feel out of your depth on occasions.
Also, don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions – your hosts will no doubt appreciate your interest, and you will learn lots of interesting and even curious things.
Take a notebook with you and do your best to keep a daily diary of events experiences and especially first impressions. Things which seemed so strange to you at first will soon become common place and you will forget things that you are convinced you will remember. It can also help to work through tough experiences if you write them down. If your aim is to compile a report of your elective experience then a diary of this kind is essential.
You might also try taking a small tape recorder to record some of the sounds / singing / messages from people.
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© First Edition with appendices – August 2004
Christian Medical Fellowship, London.
Christian Student Nurses & Midwives, Leicester
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This booklet was originally written by Sally Foster, CSNM’s former Staff Worker, and has been updated and expanded by Steven Fouch, CMF’s Allied Professions Secretary.
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DISCLAIMER
CMF cannot be held responsible for the information contained in this booklet. Students will have to confirm the information with the individual institutions and missions agencies including the conditions for undertaking electives and the precautions advised to reduce health and transport risks.
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