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    • Nursing
    • Public Health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Migrant shelters provide essential services to individuals displaced across borders.
    • Understanding the conditions within these shelters is crucial for effective aid and policy.
    • Retired nursing professor Patricia J. Kelly offers a unique perspective based on direct volunteer work.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the personal experiences and observations of a nursing professional volunteering in migrant shelters.
    • To highlight the realities of migrant shelter conditions and the needs of the migrant population.
    • To provide insights from direct volunteer work in Tucson, Arizona, and San Diego, California.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative observational approach based on volunteer work.
    • Personal narrative and reflection on experiences in migrant shelters.
    • Site visits and direct engagement with the migrant population and shelter operations.

    Main Results:

    • Observations detail the daily operations and challenges within migrant shelters.
    • The report underscores the significant needs of migrants, including healthcare and social support.
    • Personal reflections offer insights into the human element of the migrant crisis.

    Conclusions:

    • Volunteer work in migrant shelters provides critical, firsthand data on migrant needs.
    • Nursing and public health professionals can play a vital role in supporting migrant populations.
    • Further research and policy development are needed to address the systemic issues faced by migrants.