Explore More Nursing Specialties BASIC DESCRIPTION An international health nurse may work on a wide range of global health issues in a number of settings. They may be employed by government agencies (e.g., the United Nations, the World Health Organization, or nongovernmental organizations). They also could be independent consultants. The topics of importance to global nursing include the
increasing disparity in access to health care; the growing population of the poor (more than one billion people do not have access to basic health and social care, regardless of availability); the rapid environmental changes and degradation of the environment; economic recession and crises in parts of the world that affect the financing of health care; the inability of technology to face epidemics and deadly threats from diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis; the growing crises
and emergencies such as internal conflicts, civil wars, and natural disasters that affect the health delivery systems and access to care. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Registered nurse licensure is required; graduate preparation in nursing or public health is desirable. CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS NEEDED ■ Knowledge of major global health risks such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, smoking, and environmental hazards RELATED WEB SITES AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ■ World Health Organization
(www.who.int/homepage/index.en.shtml) The role of nurses in advancing global healthOn International Nurses
Day, SHOPS Plus recognized and celebrated the vital role private sector nurses and midwives play in ensuring that health services are delivered to those who need it most. Nurses are the backbone of many health systems, particularly in countries that face severe human resource shortages. SHOPS Plus works closely with private nursing and midwifery networks worldwide to ensure this invaluable cadre of health professionals is strengthened to advance health priorities in family
planning, HIV and AIDS, child health, and integrated primary health care. In Tanzania, the government has made significant strides in improving the delivery of essential health services, including services for family planning, HIV, and malaria. Despite improvements, there are still substantial health and development challenges. Tanzania’s ability to address these challenges is constrained by the severe shortage of trained health professionals in the country. Therefore, it is critical that new graduate nurses, midwives, and community health workers are adequately prepared for their integral roles in the health system. The shortage of trained health professionals continues to be a challenge for health systems around the world. | Credit: Jessica ScrantonSHOPS Plus works with private medical training institutes in Tanzania to increase hands-on learning opportunities for nursing and midwifery students, and supports the training of private nurses to deliver family-focused HIV care. Today we celebrate these everyday champions working to improve global health and welfare around the world. Learn more about our work with nurses in Tanzania. What are the main responsibilities of the nurse that support worldwide health quizlet?Providing care.. Developing population level interventions.. Conducting needed research on how to improve health for vulnerable populations.. What is the nurse's role in global health?Nurses are at the forefront of global health care. They provide individualized patient care, but they also educate, innovate and advocate for the health and well-being of whole communities, whether it is in an international setting or in their own backyard.
What are the main responsibilities of a nurse?Nurses are responsible for recognizing patients' symptoms, taking measures within their scope of practice to administer medications, providing other measures for symptom alleviation, and collaborating with other professionals to optimize patients' comfort and families' understanding and adaptation.
How can nurses participate in the global health effort?Professional nurses can contribute as global leaders of change by becoming active in communities; professional nursing organizations; policy making and advocacy organizations; and their workplaces.
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