Four students in Northwestern State University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program participated in a life-changing mission trip to San Raymundo, Guatemala, though Refuge International, an organization that brings together medical and non-medical professionals, educators, students and volunteers to serve in medical clinics in remote parts of Guatemala.
The four, Stanley Owusu Danso, Stephen Harms, Jawun Jiles and Aaron Navarre, who are all pursuing the DNP’s Nurse Anesthesia track, joined the trip this past summer to serve in all aspects of anesthesia, including pre-op, intra-op and post-operative care.
All were motivated by a desire to use their skills in anesthesia and healthcare to help communities in need.