Nursing Internship in Nepal

Shadow nurses in hospitals or clinics and gain practical work experience during outreach work

Destination

Nepal

Age

16+ y/o

Minimum Stay

2 weeks

Start Date

Anytime

Accommodation

Homestay

What’s Included

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 back up from our global teams.

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

Activities, Training & Equipment

All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.

Certification

Certified record of service hours, workshops, and activities for your CV.

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Starting at £1,550 for 2 weeks

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Trip Overview

Shadow experienced nurses

Gain practical experience by observing and assisting nurses in various hospital departments, including pediatrics, orthopedics, and maternity wards.

Learn from medical professionals

Gain valuable insights into healthcare practices in Nepal, ask questions, and learn directly from experienced doctors and nurses.

Contribute to community health

Participate in medical outreach to provide essential care to schools in underserved communities, expanding your understanding of global health.

Immerse yourself in Nepali culture

Live with a host family, experience everyday life, and learn about the unique customs and traditions of Nepal. Hike the Himalayas in your free time.

Expand your global perspective

Challenge yourself, develop confidence and independence, and gain a deeper understanding of healthcare and cultural differences.

What you need to know

Overview

If you love the idea of spending your time in a medical environment abroad and learning from experienced nurses, then this internship is perfect for you. It will give you valuable work experience if you’re planning on a career in nursing.

We have a number of nursing placements in hospitals and are flexible when it comes to your start and end dates. The project runs throughout the year, and you can join at any time.

The internship caters for those with experience and those without. No matter which one applies to you, we have a nursing placement that is a great fit for you. Your work is supervised, and a number of hospital staff speak English.

Nursing Departments

During your nursing internship, you can rotate through the following departments:

Paediatrics
Orthopaedics
Ear, nose & throat
Basic surgery
Maternity
Wound treatment
The ER
Inpatient and outpatient

This internship is ideal if you want to be exposed to as much as possible during your time in Nepal. Rotate through a variety of departments and specialisations in hospitals and clinics while shadowing local staff. The longer you stay in Nepal, the more likely you are to see a larger number of medical departments.

Based on your interests, we will also help place you in the department of your choice.

A Day in the Life

Your day starts by getting ready in your host family home and having breakfast. On your way out of the door, you grab your white lab coat, lunch, notebook and bag. On your first day, our staff will be there to show you the way.

Each day, you work between 4-6 hours at the hospital, Monday to Friday.

The supervising nurse will lead you around the hospital, explaining different conditions and answering any questions you have. Do any of the conditions sound similar to ones in your home country? How would they be treated back home? We encourage you to write down your observations in a notebook.

Mornings in the hospital are the busiest hours. In the afternoons, when nurses and doctors are less busy, you can study and spend more time with them. Gain nursing work experience in Nepal by using this time to learn more about the different hospital wards like paediatrics, orthopaedics, maternity, wound treatment, or the Emergency Room.

The end of another busy day at the placement is merely the start of your leisure activities in the evenings, or over the weekends. Relax in your host family home or connect with the global network of interns and volunteers currently in Nepal. You can also explore the country in your free time.

Aims & Impact

The aim of the project is to give you work experience through observation in a hospital or clinic. This will give you a deeper understanding of how a developing country addresses health issues.

This nursing internship opportunity in Nepal will see you speed walking behind a doctor or nurse. You will watch as patients are tended to, ask questions, and most importantly, boost your medical knowledge.

25% of Nepal’s population is below the poverty line. For people in this category, access to quality medical care is challenging. We offer medical outreaches, to provide free and quality basic healthcare to people who otherwise could not afford it. You will help during these outreaches.

To achieve our long term goals in Nepal, we have Medical Management Plan Goals in place. These are:

Encourage an understanding of medical practices and promoting an exchange of medical knowledge
Improve hygiene standards
Promote awareness of non-communicable diseases
Improve access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups

Help, learn, explore and gain invaluable nursing work experience in Nepal this year.

Activities

A nursing internship in Nepal is the perfect opportunity to explore your interest in the field, while working in hospitals.

We can arrange extra work for university nursing elective students to meet all of your university’s requirements. This includes meeting a set amount of clinical hours or working in a specific department.

Shadow experienced nurses during their rounds in busy hospitals
Rotate through departments on a weekly basis, depending on your interests
Gain practical work experience during health checks at outreaches

Your work can include these activities:

Shadow nurses on their rounds

Each day, you’ll shadow a nurse or doctor, watching them as they work with patients. You can learn a lot from them through observation! When you see diseases, or a procedure being performed, and you don’t understand, you can ask questions. The nurses and doctors will be happy to explain what they’re doing and what you’re seeing. We encourage you to make extensive notes about the things you learn at the hospital.

Rotate through a variety of medical departments

Besides being able to shadow nurses or doctors, you have the opportunity to see various hospital or clinic departments. Does the paediatrics ward appeal to you? How about the orthopaedic department? Or do you see yourself learning about caring for newborns in a maternity ward? Tap into your specialisation interests as you work your way through various hospital and clinic departments in Nepal.

Help do health checks during outreaches

If organised, you will accompany medical staff to medical outreaches. These are organised by hospital staff outside of monsoon season. Many disadvantaged and rural areas have limited access to regular healthcare services. Free health checks are completed at these outreaches, and basic medication is distributed.

Map & Location

Journey to the roof of the world in Nepal, home to Everest and the birthplace of Buddha. Even beyond the mountains, its filled with unparalleled natural and architectural beauty, steeped in history and culture. Did you know it is the only country to have a flag without four sides?

Nepal is gaining traction as a tourist destination thanks to its incredible religious and cultural history, low crime rate, and unique landscape. Plus, it’s the perfect place to embrace your spiritual side.

Bharatpur

Bharatpur is the medical centre for Nepal and is the third largest city in the country. About a five hour drive from the capital Kathmandu, Bharatpur is famous for its access to Chitwan National Park, a World Heritage Site and biodiversity hotspot.

With a subtropical climate, the area around Bharatpur is home to crocodiles, rhinos, and Bengal Tigers, which you may even see on a safari. If you’d rather explore within the city, you’ll find charming local shops, temples, and the vast Bishazari Tal lake.

Kathmandu

The capital city of Nepal and home to about one million people, Kathmandu is located in a valley surrounded by the Himalayas. It is culturally and religiously mixed, experiencing a varied climate with cool winters and hot summers.

You’ll find ancient temples and stupas sharing space with thriving eateries and modern skyscrapers, all with the backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The scenery alone makes it no surprise that it is the focal point for Nepal’s history, art, culture, and economy.

Food & Accommodation

Experience true local life in Nepal! You will have a comfortable room, three delicious meals a day, and safe drinking water — everything you need to truly appreciate this stunning country. Our team will also handle your transport to and from your placement every day.

You’ll live with a warm and welcoming host family, personally vetted by Projects Abroad, immersing you in the culture from day one. Feel like a local, enjoying delicious, home-cooked, traditional food prepared by your hosts and experiencing Nepali life firsthand.

You may share your host family with other Projects Abroad participants and we will try to place you with someone of a similar age and the same gender. This way, you can share your cultural experiences and make global friendships with your hosts and other travellers.

Free Time and Leisure

When you think of Nepal, the first thing that comes to mind is the majestic Himalayan Mountain Range. This is just one example of the country’s extraordinary natural beauty. Combined with rich cultures, this makes it a unique country to volunteer in and explore.

There are a whole host of ways you can explore the stunning and incredibly varied landscapes of Nepal. You can drive off-road through Chitwan National Park, go biking through Kathmandu Valley, or trek in the foothills of Annapurna.

In the evenings and over weekends, it’s worth taking some time to see the sights of Kathmandu. This includes Durbar Square, where you can stand in the midst of an ancient palace, and the towering spectacle of the Boudhanath Stupa.

Nepal is one of our most popular destinations, so there will be many other volunteers in the country during your trip. This gives you the freedom to spend your leisure time either exploring alone or in a group.

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Nepal Arrival Procedures page.