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disaster relief training for a new RNRating: (votes: 0) Have you looked into The Red Cross? Comment:
I would contact your local American Red Cross as a good place to start. Even if they can't use you (rare) they probably have lots on info on where else you can find this type of training with.
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I have checked the ARC website but it doesn't give clear information at all and I cannot find a ARC location within 100 miles of where I live (which happens to be the max for search radius on their site). If I could get a hold of a location that did offer it i could hopefully get more info from them. However, if anyone has info on National Nurses United, Healthcare Disaster Volunteers, National Disaster Medical System it would be lovely to gain some knowledge.
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Get cross trained into the ER or get certified as an EMT, in addition to nursing. That will hook you up with everyone local. In a true mass casualty or disaster, EMS/fire/police are the ones in charge, so that's who you want to know. A national anything is going to want someone with ER/EMS experience...unless you want to sit down and answer phones, which would make me run screaming...
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There are many options including Red Cross. I'd suggest calling your State Government and finding Disaster Response then contact them. Generally each state now has a network and all offer training starting with basic stuff. Once there, you'll gravitate in the direction that suits you.
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I volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps, which is a national organization through the US government with local chapters that does trainings, interfaces with Red Cross, local tertiary care centers and other NGOs to deliver disaster care and mass immunization clinics during epidemics. the trainings are great, and if another Big Earthquake hits, I feel like I'll have something to contribute. MRC volunteers were HUGELY instrumental in the 9/11 recovery process, and have done work abroad. Check them out!
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http://www.marc.org/emergency/DMT/I think this is what you are looking for.
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OP,Hello! I served two years on the AmeriCorps Emergency Response Team in St. Louis. The great thing about my two years volunteering, was the connections! SEMA (State Emergency Management Agency) is a great start to look for disaster preparedness. They love nurses. lolCheck out: https://showmeresponse.org/ That is a Missouri State registry for licensed or certified healthcare professions in the State of Missouri. It is a good connection to get your name in the door for disaster response. I am registered as a Medical Assistant. (LPN student now)Also, look with Department of Health and Senior Services. http://health.mo.gov/emergencies/ert/index.php They hold a majority of disaster response responsibilities. Get your connections going!! They are always looking for licensed nurses in disaster response/ preparedness!!! Welcome to the world of disaster response!! I have served on at least 15 major disasters. Excited to finish nursing school and now perform in a nursing capacity! Good Luck! Sheryl
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http://www.mo1dmat.org/
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