International Health Nursing

Areas of Employment Include:

• Clinical Nursing
• Emergency Relief
• Policy Development

Employers Include:

• Embassies
• Military bases
• National or international government agencies
• Non-governmental organizations
• Humanitarian organizations
• Private voluntary organizations
• Church-related mission services
• World Health Organization

Strategies and Information:

• Consider advanced education as a clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner to be more marketable.
• Learn a foreign language and an appreciation for other cultures. Study or volunteer abroad.
• Participate in medical mission trips.
• Inquire about the need for additional preparation in religious studies or similar courses.
• Research nursing requirements in other countries.