[Humanitarian nurse, the strength of commitment]

Abstract

Every year, hundreds of volunteers leave their home, for few weeks or months, to provide humanitarian aid across the world. Joining a humanitarian mission, far from being a simple exotic adventure, requires, specially, a strong professional skills and personal abilities, maturely and thoughtful motivations. The work of humanitarian nurse is first and foremost a full-blown profession.

Keywords: commitment; engagement; humanitarian nurse; infirmière humanitaire; mission; volontaire; volunteer.