A nursing abroad program with Projects Abroad is an opportunity for you to get the experience you need for a career as a nurse.
This is what you can expect from our nursing abroad programs:
- Get first-hand insight into nursing practices in a developing country
- Shadow professionals in clinical environments like hospitals and clinics
- Learn about global healthcare issues and challenges
- Develop essential medical skills, like measuring blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Give back through community healthcare outreach programs
You can do volunteer nursing overseas in several developing countries around the world. Our internships are flexible and safe, and placements are adjusted to your level of experience. So, whether you’re interested in pre-nursing volunteer opportunities, or you’re a student looking to shadow a nurse on one of our programs, our nursing placements are a great fit!
Looking to learn about a specific branch of nursing? We can organise placements in:
- Adult nursing work
- Child nursing
- Mental health nursing opportunities abroad
- Learning disabilities nursing
Speak directly to our Projects Experts to learn more about where we can facilitate these nursing placements for you, and how we can tailor your experience to fit your clinical interests.
We also offer:
- Nursing summer internships abroad for high school students, as part of our Medicine and Public Health project in Nepal for High School Students.
- Nursing volunteer opportunities for university students
- Nursing volunteer opportunities for qualified nurses
Choose a Nursing Internship Abroad
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Nursing Internship in Nepal
See this project- Price: $2,670 AUD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $400 AUD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
- Age: 16 or over
Nursing Internship in Ghana
See this project- Price: $3,620 AUD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $525 AUD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
- Age: 16 or over
Nursing Internship in Kenya
See this project- Price: $3,620 AUD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $525 AUD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
- Age: 16 or over
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How to Gain Nursing Experience
Most of our international nursing volunteer opportunities are open to people aged 16 and over. To do volunteer nursing overseas, all you need to do is check that you meet the requirements for the Nursing Internship of your choice, and fill in the application form. Our Project Experts are here to assist if you need help finding a program that meets your needs and goals.
Having this kind of nursing work experience will strengthen your CV and give you great discussion points in interviews and essays; it’s perfect as a nursing student trip abroad and for recently qualified nurses. It’s also ideal for experienced nurses who want to branch out in their career and try something different.
Not 100% convinced an international nursing internship is for you? Here are other options for you to look at:
- Public Health Projects, which focus on more hands-on healthcare work and education
- Nutrition Projects, if you have a special interest in healthy eating and lifestyle choices
- Midwifery Projects, for those whose interest leans toward working with mothers and new-borns
What will I gain from nursing volunteer opportunities?
Whether you're just starting out as a nursing student, or you're in the middle of your studies and are looking for an exciting nursing elective abroad, our placements will give you unparalleled international clinical experience to support your future career.
Here are just some of the benefits that our previous interns talk about on a nursing student volunteer opportunity:
- Soft skills such as communication, planning, organising, teamwork, resilience, time management, and leadership
- Experience with illnesses and medical conditions that might not exist in your home country
- More in-depth work experience that you might not be able to get in your home country
- A greater understanding of other people and cultures, helping you to develop a ‘global mindset’ as you work together
- Increased confidence as you expand your horizons and push past your comfort zone
All of the above will enhance your CV and your personal development.
Will my nursing abroad program be an ethical one?
Yes! At Projects Abroad, our first aim is to benefit the communities we work in. You can be assured that your Nursing Project is ethical, well supported, and part of a better future. All of our Medicine & Healthcare Projects are guided by a comprehensive code of conduct policy, as we take the safety of our volunteers, interns, and the people they work with very seriously.
Our Projects are also structured in a way that you’ll still make a real impact, even if you’re only there for a short time. Our blog about short-term volunteering explains how we facilitate this.
Here are a few more elements of our work that set it apart from other nursing placements overseas:
Recording our work in a secure database
We created a Global Impact Database so we can track the positive impact our Projects have. This is a secure and anonymous database that we use to identify specific areas of need. It allows us to use data to shape medical outreaches and health awareness program. We can also monitor individuals we see often, report our results, and collect data for research. All of this work is guided by our Management Plans.
Real work with trained professionals
Through our nursing abroad programs, you’ll work alongside real healthcare professionals. You can observe them in their everyday work, ask questions, and hear more about their experiences. You’re likely to get more insight into the frontline of medical care than in your home country.
A tailored approach
We’re often able to tailor your nursing placement to your interests. You can work in more than one department or focus on one particular area, or experience outreach work in the local community.
Our Medicine & Healthcare policy
We take the safety of our volunteers, interns, and the people they work with very seriously. That’s why we’ve put in place a comprehensive Medical Ethics Policy.
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