A Nursing Internship with Projects Abroad is an opportunity for you to get the work experience you need to support a career in the medical field. Our programs are suitable for all levels, whether you want a pre-nursing internship, or clinical experience as a nursing student.
This is what you can expect from our nursing internships abroad:
- Get first-hand insight into nursing practices in a different 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 nursing abroad in several developing countries around the world. Our internship programs are flexible and safe, and placements are adjusted to your level of experience.
Looking to learn about a specific branch of nursing? We can organize nursing overseas opportunities in:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Learning Disabilities Nursing
Speak directly to our Projects Experts to learn more about where we can facilitate these placements for you, and how we can tailor your experience to fit your clinical interests.
We also offer:
- Nursing internships for high school students (through our Medicine and Public Health High School Special programs)
- Practicum placements for nursing student internships abroad
- Medical trips for qualified nurses
Choose a Nursing Program
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Nursing Internship in Peru
See this project- Price: $3,700 USD for 4 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $400 USD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Duration: 4 weeks
- Ages: 18 or over
Nursing Internship in Sri Lanka
See this project- Price: $2,300 USD for 1 week
- Extra Weeks: $400 USD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Duration: 1 week
- Ages: 18 or over
Nursing Internship in Ghana
See this project- Price: $2,900 USD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $400 USD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Duration: 2 weeks
- Ages: 16 or over
I saw many unique things that I would never have had the opportunity to observe at home, conditions such as Tuberculosis and Malaria as well as more common reasons for hospitalisation like road traffic accidents, complications in pregnancy, hernias, leg wounds and retro-viral patients.
Michael T
Nursing Internship in Ghana
The support that Projects Abroad gave me in preparation for the trip as well was throughout my trip was phenomenal. Before I left for Arusha I received information about obtaining a visa and vaccinations as well as what to pack and how to prepare for culture shock.
Katie C
Nursing Internship in Tanzania
How to find a Nursing Internship?
Our internship opportunities are open to those with all levels of experience. To get into a program, all you need to do is check that you meet the requirements for the Nursing Project 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 clinical work experience will strengthen your resume and give you great discussion points in interviews and essays, perfect for pre-nursing and nursing students. It’s also suitable for experienced nurses who want to branch out in their career and volunteer abroad.
Not 100% convinced a nursing internship abroad 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
Summer Hospital Internships for Undergraduates
Our programs run year-round, and we’re entirely flexible. You choose your own travel dates from a duration as little as one week. So, we’re always able to accommodate summer hospital internships for undergraduates. If you’re interested in pre-nursing internships for college students, or wanting to volunteer at a hospital as a nursing student, take a look at our Flexi Trips.
Looking to organize a last-minute nursing internship? Read more about which trips we can accommodate at short notice.
Benefits of Nursing Internships
Whether you’re just getting started in pre-nursing or you’re in the middle of your nursing studies, our programs will give you unparalleled clinical experience to support your future career.
Here are just some of the benefits that our previous nursing interns talk about:
- Global competencies such as communication, planning, 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 resume, university applications, and your personal and professional development.
Why do Nursing Programs matter?
This experience will bring you closer to a future working in your chosen field. We’re proud to support future talent who will bring vital skills to communities in need.
Will my internship be an ethical experience?
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, as we take the safety of our volunteers, interns, and the people they work with very seriously.
Our nursing opportunities abroad 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 programs:
We record our work in a secure database
We have a Global Impact Database to track the positive impact of our projects. It’s secure and anonymous and we use it to identify specific areas of need. The data we record helps us shape aspects of our work, like medical outreaches and health awareness campaigns. We also use it to monitor the progress of individuals, report our results, and collect data for research. All this work follows our carefully researched Management Plans.
Real work with trained professionals
On our Nursing Projects, 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 Internship to suit your interests. You can work in more than one department or focus on one particular area, and 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.
Next Steps
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