1. Service Learning Project
Holly Leveille
Ferris State
University

2. (Ferris State University, 2013)
Service Learning
“Service Learning is a form of practical experience that enhances learning in all areas of a nursing program, and the experience of service learning reinforces the moral and civic values inherent in service others.”
(Ferris State University, 2013)

3. Goal and Requirements To enhance professional development
Project should…
Be related to healthcare
Not be required by their employer

4. AMG International Advancing the Ministries of the Gospel
Founded in 1940 by a street preacher in New York City
Goal: “to share the Gospel and meet peoples needs whether it be hunger, sickness, or hopelessness, and show them Jesus as the only answer to the problems as this life and the only hope for eternal life” (AMG, 2014)

5. Amg international Ministries in AMG Supports children in 27 countries
Disciple makers
Child Care
Medical Care
Media Evangelism
Disaster Relief
AMG Supports children in 27 countries
AMG International Homepage
AMG International Guatemala

6. Our trip 42 people from Bridge Bible Church in Muskegon, MI
Served in the areas of Construction, Medical, or School
June 22-30, 2013
Guatemala City, Guatemala

7. Our Trip
Construction and School Teams spent 5 days at Verbana (an AMG school in Guatemala City)
Children receive a meal, medical, dental, computer lab, Bible study, personal attention, and scholarships to attend further schooling
Oficina Central y Colegio Verbena

8. The Goal of Verbana

9. The medical team
The Medical Team traveled to 7-8 schools in 5 days and was estimated to have seen over 2,000 children
4 Nurses, 1 Dental Hygienist, 1 Social Worker, 1 AMG doctor, 1 AMG dentist, 2 translators, and the driver

10. Our Responsibilities
Deworm children as young as 2 ½ years old

11. Our Responsibilities
Hand out vitamins to children under 5 years old

12. Our responsibilities
Help with fluoride treatments

13. Our responsibilities
Give toothbrushes and toothpaste

14. And of course
We had an amazing time playing with the children…

15. Critical Reflection Thoughts on a Service Learning Project
Initial thoughts on missions
Fear
Anxiety
Excitement
Nervousness
Safety concerns

16. Clinical reflection Assumptions Information attained Safety Trust
Faith
Information attained
How poverty
affects
healthcare

17. Critical reflection Agency thoughts Feelings after returning home
Respected
Feelings after returning home
Guilt
Shame
Sadness
Loneliness
Feelings now
Amazement
Enjoyment

18. BSN Program Outcomes Generalist Nursing Practice
“Organize the interdisciplinary health care needs of diverse populations across the lifespan toward achieving the goal of healthy individuals, families, groups and communities” (Ferris State University, 2011).
The medical team for this mission trip consisted of a 4 nurses, 1 social worker, 1 dental hygienist, an AMG doctor, and an AMG dentist. Because of the amount of children that required our services, we all had to work together in order to accomplish all of the tasks that needed to be completed.

19. BSN Program Outcomes Professionalism
“Demonstrate a level of professionalism that is congruent with the inherent values, ethics and behaviors of the discipline of nursing” (Ferris State University, 2011).
Because the medical team was out traveling around Guatemala City, we had to represent ourselves as professionals at all times. The medical team was always wearing blue scrubs and was easily identified as “American Doctors” by the local Guatemalans. Because of safety concerns, we had to always present ourselves as responsible and respectable.

20. So… Adopted a child through AMG- Guatemala Zonia-6 years old
Zonia is a precious little girl. Unfortunately her father abandoned her when she was just a baby and he does not help her with anything. Last year her mother passed away. Now, Zonia is living with her grandmother in a small home built with tin walls, tin roofing, and a dirt floor. There are many family members living in this home making a total of 15 people. The home lacks appropriate furniture and all their meals are cooked over firewood. Zonia's aunt and grandmother are working to provide for Zonia and the family but their income is often not enough to meet all their basic needs.
Your sponsorship will be a huge blessing in Zonia's life. The center will provide a safe place for Zonia while her grandmother works. Also, she will receive nutritious meals, medical care, a good education, and most importantly she will learn of God's great love

21. Something to share

22. References
AMG International. (2014). Advancing the Ministries of the Gospel. Retrieved from
AMG International. (2014). AMG Guatemala. Retrieved from
Ferris State University. (2013). Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved from Questions.htm