Category Archives: medical care in low income countries

CCNEPal concept paper for Strengthening a decentralized health system in Terai of Nepal May 15th 2017

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Notice of Funding Opportunity The Ministry of Health and USAID have proposed a new project in Nepal which will focus on “Health Systems Strengthening” over a five year period.  To inform the groups that will apply for the funds, USAID … Continue reading →

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#Janakpur Medical College for sale April 2017

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Here is a story of Health Care in Terai that is not getting any national attention in Nepal, though it should. जानकी मेडिकल कलेजका कर्मचारी आन्दोलित http://www.enayapatrika.com/2017/04/08/138097/ एक वर्षभन्दा बढी समयदेखि तलब नपाएको भन्दै जानकी मेडिकल कलेजअन्तर्गत सञ्चालित शिक्षण अस्पतालका कर्मचारी … Continue reading →

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what you need to know about Scrub Typhus in Chitwan, Nepal Oct 11th 2016

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/971797This caught my eye yesterday: RATNANAGAR, Oct 10: As many as 59 new cases of scrub typhus infection have been reported in Chitwan district in Asoj, pushing the number of patients in the district to 264 in the last six months. … Continue reading →

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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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part 1 of 3: #IamwithDrGKC revives after New Constitution, January 2016

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Executive Summary Start here with a video by Subina Shrestha. It’s titled “Nepal doctors Back Hunger-Striking Colleague” Doctor Govinda KC is an orthopedic surgeon from Kathmandu who has been a champion of reform for medical education in Nepal.  He is … Continue reading →

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Somebody who is not exactly with Dr KC in Nepal

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

please share widely Right now I am not exactly with Dr KC even though I agree with him that things need to be fixed and brought out into the open. Dr KC is a positive and inspiring role model. The … Continue reading →

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doing ICU care in Bharatpur, Nepal – dispelling the myths

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

quick advert – buy my second book about health care in Nepal. It’s a novel that draws upon my experiences here. It is about contemporary Nepal, and nobody in the book climbs Mount Everest or goes through a harrowing accident … Continue reading →

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May 31 about Advanced Life Support in Nepal

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Please share this widely, among every nurse you know. I welcome your comments. Be sure to click on the hyperlinks, I spent time putting them in and some are meant to be fun. Update – for the sessions to be held at … Continue reading →

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reading for Nepal volunteers Jan 9 2013

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

So yesterday I skyped with a nurse who will be joining us in Nepal, and she asked what to read to prepare. I have previously recommended some of my own specific past blogs, of course, but she wanted more. “The … Continue reading →

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CCNEPal 2013 – gearing up for summer 2013

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

We now have an official name for this project. Previously I have just called it Kathmandu Critical Care Nursing Education summer 2013. It will now be called CCNEPal – Critical Care Nursing Education Project Nepal which will be more “catchy” Summary: Until … Continue reading →

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On the topic of writing a second book about Nepal Oct 26th

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

The Weight This week I got to the point where I needed to print off a copy of my manuscript so as to have something to heft. Looking at the screen was getting stale, and the story is taking sufficient shape … Continue reading →

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The Most Interesting Man in the World?

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Indulge me in a pleasant fantasy…. Surely you have seen this TV commercial? The Stay Thirsty Grant Here is the truth: I probably am actually pretty boring, if the truth must be told.  But there is one thing I do that … Continue reading →

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About Maternal-Child Health in rural Nepal – link to Video

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

May 9 update: link to News article about childbirth in Nepal April 27th update: Today I learned that there is a Midwives Society of Nepal, they have a web page and (of course) a FaceBook page. Thought I would pass … Continue reading →

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Link to Aloha Medical Mission video August 2012

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

The Aloha Medical Mission also goes to Nepal. Brad Wong, MD is a retired surgeon from Honolulu who does a lot of international surgery volunteer work. In 2008 he spent time in Tansen, he and I overlapped there for a … Continue reading →

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Time to start thinking about summer 2013 in Nepal

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

August 2015 update:  I don’t expect to return to Nepal until May 2016. click on the  blue letters to see about Nurse.Teach.Reach. My summer 2012 hiking and backpacking trip in USA is concluded. I enjoyed it tremendously but all good … Continue reading →

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Link to United Mission Hospital YouTube playlist

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

한국의 모든 독자에 오신 것을 환영합니다! 내게 이메일을 보내, 제가 질문에 대한 답변과 조언을 제공 드리겠습니다. Hi – You would not think that Hawaii has dreary days, but it happens. We have had rain for part of every day for … Continue reading →

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Nurse wages in Nepal and the outmigration of Nepali nurses

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

UPDATE June 2019 even after eight years this is one of the most-read entries on this blog. If you are serious about going abroad, here are some tips to improve English language that you can try: https://wp.me/p1Kwij-rB 7836  views as … Continue reading →

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The Pirates of Kathmandu

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

please consider subscribing to my current blog, Honolulu 20110-2012. click on the link and then click on the “sign me up” box on the right. it’s easy! Being a Tourist now and again Nice day Friday the 17th, enjoyed Swayambu … Continue reading →

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Air cargo building in Kathmandu

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Cargo Arrival Late last night I got an email to say that my five boxes were in Thai Air Cargo and I could get them. My plan was to go there myself and see if I could independently navigate the … Continue reading →

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A Bare-Handed Surgeon is Dangerous

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

(Caution: some hyperbole here. Think before you believe. Don’t let the details get in the way of a good story. Apologies to those mentioned by name. ) Chapter One: Surgery Returned to Honolulu from Boise Sunday morning May 15th, after … Continue reading →

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Reprint of Interview with Joe Niemczura published in “Imprint” regarding volunteer nursing in Nepal

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Editor’s note: Joe Niemczura, RN, MS teaches nursing at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. He has also taught nursing in a rural area of the Himalayan country of Nepal. Joe was the keynote speaker at NSNA’s 2010 mid-year convention. … Continue reading →

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Twelve steps to prepare for global health nursing

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

reprinted from something I wrote for one of the publications of the American Nurses Association. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Your nursing skills are your gift to the world. Take these steps to prepare to use them in a foreign culture. More American nurses are … Continue reading →

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about culture shock and re-entry shock

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Thoughtful reflection Prior to my trip I spend time thinking about my past trips, and also about the effect of having lived in a foreign country in the past. On thie first trip I knew I was going to learn about … Continue reading →

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