Volunteering at home and abroad the essential guide for nurses - Leffers, Jeanne 1947- (Sigma Theta Tau International, 2011)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-277) and index
History and perspectives of nurse volunteering -- Thinking seriously about volunteering -- Finding a volunteer program -- Matching your self-assessment and program needs: finding the best fit -- Nursing response to disasters -- Experiential learning for faculty and student nurses -- Preparation and logistics -- On assignment -- Coming home and moving forward
Written specifically for nurses who have ever dreamed about volunteering in the U.S. or in other countries. Covers what nurses need to consider, know, and plan if they want to volunteer. Covers the entire volunteering process from choosing an organization to settling into the volunteer experience to re-entering society after the experience. Filled with practical tips and advice about volunteering, whether a novice or more experienced volunteer. Contains information for students and faculty members who are interested in volunteering, particularly abroad