Monthly Archives: August 2016

Janakpur summer 2016 part 2 (of 3) – JMC Teaching Hospital

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

There will be a part 3 to describe Janaki Health Care and Research Center – JHCRC. This one is about Janaki Medical College Teaching Hospital – city branch.  JMC TH. When I go to Nepal I always start with a … Continue reading →

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Janakpur visit summer 2016, part one – the town

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

I spent the summer of 2016 teaching the CCNEPal course in Nepal, mostly in Terai. I was invited to teach in Janakpur, in eastern Terai for two weeks. It turned out to be a highlight of the summer. I am proud … Continue reading →

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Burn care in Nepal, an update August 2016

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Update April 27, 2019 Here is a report in The Kathmandu Post that discusses burn care. The 21-year-old woman was a victim of “bride burning.” The piece includes a description of the incident, as well as a graphic photo ( … Continue reading →

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CCNEPal report of critical care training August 13th 2016

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Summary: It was good. More detail? Original goal for summer 2016 was to teach as many sessions as possible, focus on areas of Nepal outside of Kathmandu Valley, while yet minimizing bus travel. Each session is two or three days … Continue reading →

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