2022-2023 updates
Spring 2023 Update
Hello GAIN members!
Over spring break 13 members from our club traveled to Panama where we linked up with the organization Floating Doctors to provide medical care to underserved communities on nearby islands. We served over 200 patients! As nursing students, we were able to take vital signs, give contraceptive injections, perform urine dip and pregnancy tests, work in pharmacy, physical therapy, and assist with dental work. This was an incredible experience for everyone involved and we all hope to have more trips like this in the future!
Way to go team!
Please see our instagram page to view videos of our amazing trip!
Hello GAIN members!
Over spring break 13 members from our club traveled to Panama where we linked up with the organization Floating Doctors to provide medical care to underserved communities on nearby islands. We served over 200 patients! As nursing students, we were able to take vital signs, give contraceptive injections, perform urine dip and pregnancy tests, work in pharmacy, physical therapy, and assist with dental work. This was an incredible experience for everyone involved and we all hope to have more trips like this in the future!
Way to go team!
Please see our instagram page to view videos of our amazing trip!
Hello GAIN members!
On 12/16 we had a meeting regarding the volunteer trip to Panama with a guest from Floating Doctors.
This is the link to the Zoom recording!
https://ucla.zoom.us/rec/share/CHbpekF1aoVO5ybOtb8XO95Jr0J8e0wvFz7sn7ysrJeAz4ImN0qDLYDMQqfVEXtz.v2BlLc_fDv669hVv
Passcode: 4pjZz$8A
If you are interested in going on the Panama trip please submit this application on Google Forms by the January 1st deadline.
https://forms.gle/qsj7ykmaP7UdVzKB7
On 12/16 we had a meeting regarding the volunteer trip to Panama with a guest from Floating Doctors.
This is the link to the Zoom recording!
https://ucla.zoom.us/rec/share/CHbpekF1aoVO5ybOtb8XO95Jr0J8e0wvFz7sn7ysrJeAz4ImN0qDLYDMQqfVEXtz.v2BlLc_fDv669hVv
Passcode: 4pjZz$8A
If you are interested in going on the Panama trip please submit this application on Google Forms by the January 1st deadline.
https://forms.gle/qsj7ykmaP7UdVzKB7
Hello GAIN members!
Here is the template which you can send out to your providers (NP, PA, or MD) for our trip to Mexico!
Please don't forget to cc [email protected] so we can follow along with communications and fill in any missing information if required.
Hello (Dr / PA/ NP__),
My name is ____ I am a (ex: 3rd year) nursing student at UCLA. I am part of a club called Global Action In Nursing (GAIN). GAIN is a student-run organization at UCLA that focuses on global community outreach and global health awareness. As part of our mission, we organize activities and trips to bring sustainable healthcare to populations who face systemic barriers to healthcare access.
We are partnering with Flying Samaritans at UCLA (https://www.flyingsamaritansatucla.org/what-we-do) this year to go on a medical mission day trip to a community outside of Tijuana. Currently, we are in need of another health provider to come along! With more providers available, more nursing students would be able to volunteer as well. My team and I were wondering if you would be interested in joining us!
We are planning the trip for January 21st and/or February 18th, 2023. It is a one-day trip; we would likely depart around 4/5 AM and providers finish up around 3 PM to travel home.
Your provider role would include performing consultations for both adult and pediatric patients with student shadowing. Patients are usually low income and are from a rural community neighboring the borderline. Due to their reduced access to healthcare, patients are treated for their chronic illnesses and medication refills. After the consultation, providers usually answer some student questions and/or debrief the consult if time permits. If medication is prescribed, the pharmacy team will be the ones filling the prescriptions.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would be willing to join us! If you are interested and would like to discuss further logistics, please also CC [email protected] so that our coordinator can provide more information. Thank you in advance and we look forward to hearing back from you!
Best,
(insert your name)
Here is the template which you can send out to your providers (NP, PA, or MD) for our trip to Mexico!
Please don't forget to cc [email protected] so we can follow along with communications and fill in any missing information if required.
Hello (Dr / PA/ NP__),
My name is ____ I am a (ex: 3rd year) nursing student at UCLA. I am part of a club called Global Action In Nursing (GAIN). GAIN is a student-run organization at UCLA that focuses on global community outreach and global health awareness. As part of our mission, we organize activities and trips to bring sustainable healthcare to populations who face systemic barriers to healthcare access.
We are partnering with Flying Samaritans at UCLA (https://www.flyingsamaritansatucla.org/what-we-do) this year to go on a medical mission day trip to a community outside of Tijuana. Currently, we are in need of another health provider to come along! With more providers available, more nursing students would be able to volunteer as well. My team and I were wondering if you would be interested in joining us!
We are planning the trip for January 21st and/or February 18th, 2023. It is a one-day trip; we would likely depart around 4/5 AM and providers finish up around 3 PM to travel home.
Your provider role would include performing consultations for both adult and pediatric patients with student shadowing. Patients are usually low income and are from a rural community neighboring the borderline. Due to their reduced access to healthcare, patients are treated for their chronic illnesses and medication refills. After the consultation, providers usually answer some student questions and/or debrief the consult if time permits. If medication is prescribed, the pharmacy team will be the ones filling the prescriptions.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would be willing to join us! If you are interested and would like to discuss further logistics, please also CC [email protected] so that our coordinator can provide more information. Thank you in advance and we look forward to hearing back from you!
Best,
(insert your name)
Join GAIN for the first informational session of the year! We will discuss international volunteering trips with pizza fueled fundraising.
Factor Building A-660 Nursing Auditorium 11/17 6-7pm
During this one-hour meeting, we will introduce board members, discuss upcoming international volunteer opportunities to Mexico and Panama, and begin fundraising for these events by selling pizza at $1/slice. Professor Barbara Demman, our faculty advisor, will be speaking about international medical work. We will also give a presentation about our affiliates, Floating Doctors and Flying Samaritans, and how we can support them by participating in their international efforts to bring healthcare to underserved communities. This event is open to all nursing students attending UCLA, including BSN, MECN, and APRN students. Please bring your friends and appetites!
Please RSVP in this survey so we know how much pizza to buy!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQG6NG5
Factor Building A-660 Nursing Auditorium 11/17 6-7pm
During this one-hour meeting, we will introduce board members, discuss upcoming international volunteer opportunities to Mexico and Panama, and begin fundraising for these events by selling pizza at $1/slice. Professor Barbara Demman, our faculty advisor, will be speaking about international medical work. We will also give a presentation about our affiliates, Floating Doctors and Flying Samaritans, and how we can support them by participating in their international efforts to bring healthcare to underserved communities. This event is open to all nursing students attending UCLA, including BSN, MECN, and APRN students. Please bring your friends and appetites!
Please RSVP in this survey so we know how much pizza to buy!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQG6NG5
We are also offering this meeting virtually over Zoom!
Topic: GAIN General Meeting Time: Nov 17, 2022 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://ucla.zoom.us/j/99089327028 Meeting ID: 990 8932 7028 One tap mobile +12133388477,,99089327028# US (Los Angeles) Dial by your location +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles) |
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