An update with 1 month to go!

So with one month to go things are certainly falling into place. We have our airline tickets confirmed, met with Bud Walkup concerning safety in Belize, have immunizations coming up, and another safety meeting next week. Additionally we are partnering with Partners for World health, an organization out of Portland, to bring medical supplies along with us. You can check out this incredible organization and all their work at http://www.partnersforworldhealth.org/.  

Also, as always, we have fundraisers coming up.  We are having a Pampered Chef party at the Bangor Motor Inn on February 15th. I will be posting the time very soon so stay tuned. We all would love to see you there!

We of course want to thank all of our many generous donors and supporters up to now, but we still do have a long way to go to reach our goal. Every little bit helps!

Thanks for the Support

First Thanks to everyone that has support us so far - it is amazing.

As we move forward I reflect on the fact that this project is no longer about the trip nor is it about just gaining cultural awareness. All the students involved are developing the skills and experience to someday be amazing nurse leaders. They are experiencing what it is like working as a team, organization and prioritization. They are discussing policy making and are working on creating by-laws for the group. They are speaking to the community and developing communication skills. The learning related to this project exceeds my expectations and I am thrilled to watch these young student nurses develop and grow into passionate professional nurse leaders.

Eileen Stirling

Hello! My name is Eileen and I am a second-semester junior nursing student. I am so unbelievably excited for this trip and grateful to have been given the chance to go on it. In nursing school, while I have been taught about the cultural considerations that must be intertwined into healthcare, I have never really had the chance to provide care to any of the cultures I have been taught about. I think that going to Belize and providing healthcare to the people there is going to prove to be an eye-opening and very unique educational experience. For that reason I am so thankful for all of the people who have supported our group so far, and the people who will support us in the future. This trip is going to be very invaluable to all of us and our nursing careers. I CAN'T WAIT! :D

Upcoming fundraisers

Check out the above tabs to see our upcoming fundraisers. We are having a bake sale at the University of Maine Union and a benefit dinner November 17th at Texas Road House!

Susan A. Wheaton

It is and was one of my personal goals in my new role as a nurse educator, to provide students with any opportunity that will promote growth in health care awareness, growth in what it means to be a nurse and personal growth. I believe that serving others provides personal growth, develops an awareness of health care needs and defines each individual in nursing.

Being able to travel with nursing students to areas of need in health care will provide this opportunity of growth both personal as more importantly as a nurse. I am so privileged to be working with such wonderful nursing students. If you can support these nursing students, small or big, you will be part of an amazing journey. Everyone at some points needs the special care of a nurse.

 

The comment below is a post that was shared on Facebook - please take a minute and read - it is so true. This is what I do and what I have done - I have done it ALL

Ashley Hatch

Hey! My name is Ashley. I am a junior nursing student with a minor in military science, at the University of Maine. I am very excited for this trip to Belize for the cultural experience and to provide care to underprivileged communities. I have always wanted to be a nurse. During my senior year of high school, I chose to join Army ROTC because of the benefits it would have to my nursing career. The Army is going to give me a chance to travel all over the country and possibly, the world. The way I see it: ISL Belize is a wonderful opportunity for me to start my travels!

Thank you to all those who are supporting us, in every way!

Amy L. Brooker

Hello! I'm a senior nursing student at the University of Maine, with a minor in psychology. Traveling abroad and particularly practicing nursing abroad has always been a life dream of mine. I am so thrilled and grateful to finally have the opportunity to pursue this dream, and make a difference in the lives of others internationally.  This is truly going to be an invaluable life experience, and I couldn't be more excited to welcome the knowledge I will gain from the cultures, healthcare system, and diversity of the people of Belize.