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internships |
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Rewarding Intertership in Kentucky |
| Date Posted: |
10/31/2005 |
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The FNS Courier Program
Have you ever wondered about what makes up a truly memorable experience? What are the components in this search for a dynamic encounter? There should be a fair amount of variety. The expression ??variety is the spice of life?? may come to mind in this pursuit. A deep sense of purpose must also be included. And of course such an experience must at least possess the potential to be life changing. The Courier Program of the Frontier Nursing Service is an exciting opportunity that fulfills all the above criteria.
The Frontier Nursing Service maintains four rural healthcare clinics, the Mary Breckinridge Hospital, A home health service, the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing and the Bed and Breakfast Inn at Wendover. Our Couriers have the chance to observe everyday operations and to volunteer their time with many projects that are essential to the success our organization. Our Couriers have worked on many projects within the community such as helping construct a home for Habitat for Humanity, providing pet therapy at our local nursing home, or passing out food for the Leslie County Food Pantry. These are just a few of the countless ways to make the most of your time in this internship in Eastern Kentucky. Many of our Couriers have an interest in nursing, medicine, history, education, midwifery or a similar field.
The Courier program offers the chance to continue the legacy of our founder, Mary Breckinridge. Mrs. Breckinridge started the Courier Program in 1928 to assist the nurse-midwives in their everyday operations. Whether it is taking care of the horses, (the only way to travel around Leslie County in 1928 was by horses or mules.) caring for the Wendover gardens, or assisting the nurse-midwives with home births, the Courier??s role was an essential one. As times have changed, the Courier??s function has remained vital to FNS. Our program is very service oriented. Sometimes tasks such as filing in our development office or helping our kitchen staff with special dinners may first appear to be minor. However, every activity performed by our Couriers are not only very appreciated but also a significant part of the overall big picture.
Couriers live at the historical headquarters of FNS called Wendover. Wendover sits on the side of a hill about ten minutes from Hyden, Kentucky along the narrow, winding Wendover Road. The Wendover complex consists of the Big House, the Garden House and the Barn. The Big House is the original home of Mary Breckinridge and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Today, it is a licensed Bed & Breakfast Inn. The Garden House is used for the administrative offices on the first floor and housing for the female Couriers on the second floor. The Barn is indeed a renovated barn that now has rooms for male Couriers and guests
How could the Courier Program become a life-changing experience? Have you ever heard of ??Southern Hospitality??? This perception is a reality in Eastern Kentucky. The residents are extremely friendly, the food is outstanding and the simple life is very inviting. Life is indeed what you make out of it. If you are searching a new challenge, a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of city/suburban life, or just the opportunity to explore a behind-the-scenes look at some of today??s hottest careers, the staff at FNS encourages you to apply for the Courier Program today.
For more information visit our website at www.frontiernursing.org Email:fnstours@yahoo.com Phone: 606-672-2317
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