Projektoversigt
Join us on a Nursing internship in Vietnam and get work experience by learning directly from nurses. You’ll work at a hospital and shadow nurses on their rounds in a department of your choice. This experience will help give you a deeper insight into a developing country’s healthcare practices.
You’ll also have the opportunity to further broaden your medical knowledge. We’ll teach you how to diagnose and treat the illnesses and conditions you see, and teach you about traditional medicine.
This internship also gets you involved in practical medical work through outreaches. This is important work, as the communities we work in have no regular access to basic medical care.
In Vietnam, you will live and work in Hanoi, the capital city. Immerse yourself in the culture, eat as much delicious pho noodles as you want, and socialise with other interns and volunteers.
Startdatoer:
Når som helst
Læs mereMinimum varighed:
En uge
Alder:
18 eller derover
You should have completed at least one year of medical related studies or training.
Is the Nursing internship in Vietnam right for me?
A nursing placement in Vietnam is perfect for anyone interested in a nursing career, and students looking for work experience. It will give your CV an extra edge, and give you interesting points to talk about in interviews.
You can also use your internship to explore different departments and specialisations. This will give you an idea of what direction you want to take after qualifying. It will also help you become more comfortable in a clinical environment. When you apply, let us know in which department your interests lie, and we'll organise the details.
This internship gives you plenty of opportunities to expand your medical knowledge and do practical outreach work. We encourage you to make the most of it and ask questions and take notes. Doctors and nurses will be happy to share once they see your enthusiasm for learning!
To join this internship, you need to have completed at least one year of pre-medical or other medical related studies.
You can join at any time of year, and must intern for a minimum of two weeks. We always recommend interning for longer periods. This allows you to see more conditions and procedures and to build stronger relationships with nurses and doctors.
What do you do on the Nursing internship in Vietnam?
Your main role on the Nursing internship in Vietnam is to observe. These will be some of your main activities:
- Shadow nurses on their daily rounds through many departments in the hospital
- Help hospital staff prepare equipment and theatres for surgical procedures
- Transfer patients to operating rooms and play a part in the surgical process
- Observe and care for patients after surgery, assisting nurses where you can
- Attend and present at medical research sessions and workshops
The focus of your work during this internship will be observational. Your work can include these main activities:
Shadow professional nurses while they conduct their daily rounds in the hospital
Most of your work is observational. You will watch and learn as nurses and doctors do their work. This internship is an opportunity to expand your medical knowledge by watching experienced professionals in action.
Help hospital staff prepare equipment for surgical procedures
Some of our placements in Vietnam have a large focus on surgery. You can learn how to prepare equipment for different types of surgery, and assist nurses under supervision when permitted.
Transfer patients to operating rooms to play a part in the surgical process
Another practical way to get involved is by helping nurses transfer patients to and from operating rooms. This is a great way to interact with patients, and observe hospital procedures.
Observe and care for patients after surgery, assisting nurses where you can
The treatment of patients after surgery is often crucial to their recovery process. You’ll learn about the intricacies of caring for recovering patients, and help nurses with this if requested.
Attend medical research sessions and workshops
Once a week, you can share your hospital experiences at a research session. You’ll be given a platform to present to other interns and staff, and listen to their stories as well. We also organise monthly medical workshops with lectures by experienced local doctors. They often share their knowledge of traditional medicine at these workshops.
Types of Nursing placements available in Vietnam
This internship gives you the opportunity to spend time in many different departments. You’ll get to explore the many specialisations of the hospital where you are placed, or choose to focus on one or two specific departments.
Depending on where you are placed, the types of departments you can work in include:
- General surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Spinal surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Digestive surgery
- Hepato-biliary surgery
- Traditional medicine
- Paediatrics
You can let us know which departments you would like to explore, and we will place you at the hospital which best suits your interests.
Where you work on the Nursing internship in Vietnam
Hanoi
Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital and the second largest city in the country. 7.5 million people call it home.
By working at a hospital in Hanoi, you will get to experience how healthcare is practiced in a developing country. You’ll find that facilities will be of a similar standard to hospitals in developed countries.
Navigate your way through thousands of motorcycles - Vietnam’s primary mode of transport for the majority of citizens, and follow the delicious smells coming from street food vendors at nearly every corner. Enjoy lunches of spring rolls and Vietnam’s famous pho - a noodle dish with rice, broth, herbs, and chicken or beef.
Typical day on the Nursing internship in Vietnam
Your internship runs from Monday to Friday. Work hours vary depending on where you are placed.
You’ll begin every morning at about 8am. You will follow nurses while they do their rounds and assist with tasks only if permitted. All your work will be done under supervision. You could also help care for patients after surgery.
Lunch breaks will take place from around 11am to 2pm, after which you will return to work for your afternoon session from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. Mornings are generally busier than afternoons, as most patients are treated in the morning. Be prepared to have a busy start to each day.
Once a month, we organise medical workshops at our office to give you the opportunity to learn from traditional doctors, guest speakers, and other medical professionals. We also run medical research sessions. During these sessions, you’ll prepare presentations based on your experiences, train for outreach events, and create handouts for the local community.
Your weekends will be free for you to explore and discover the exciting Vietnamese culture. You can visit spectacular landmark attractions like Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site within easy travelling distance from Hanoi. You can also choose to visit ancient temples, shop till you drop at night markets, and drink endless cups of Vietnamese coffee.
Aims and impact of the Nursing internship in Vietnam
The aim of the Nursing internship in Vietnam is to give you the opportunity to learn through observation and get work experience.
You will also become part of our efforts to help provide basic healthcare services in disadvantaged communities. 80% of the population of Vietnam still lives in rural, agricultural areas. In these areas, access to healthcare services are limited. Our community outreach programme is helping provide these services. We’re also working to raise awareness of diseases.
We have set the following goals for this project:
- Encourage an understanding of medical practices and promote an exchange of medical knowledge
- Improve the quality of healthcare provided to patients
- Improve the quality of specialised or alternative healthcare provided
- Improve hygiene standards
- Improve access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups
Join us on this internship to help us achieve these goals, as you gain invaluable nursing work experience in Vietnam.
Praktik inden for medicin
Dette projekt egner sig også perfekt som praktikophold for studerende inden for medicin og sundhed. Du får indsigt og viden fra den virkelige verden, som gavner dig i din udvikling som lægefaglig professionel. Du lærer også at arbejde sammen med forskellige slags mennesker og får et bredere perspektiv på globale sundhedssystemer og problemstillinger, hvilket vil gavne din karriere i mange år fremover. Vi kan arrangere et projekt, der møder alle kravene fra din uddannelsesinstitution.
Læs mere om, hvordan vi arrangerer praktikophold inden for sundhedspleje.
Management plans
Vi beskriver vores målsætninger for vores projekter i dokumenter, som vi kalder Management Plans. Vi bruger dem til at planlægge vores arbejde på en grundig og officiel måde. De hjælper os også med at gøre vores projekter bedre. Det betyder også, at du kan blive en del af noget, som faktisk har en stor indflydelse der, hvor der er brug for det.
Måling af vores indflydelse
Vores projekter arbejder mod klare, langsigtede mål med specifikke, årlige målsætninger. Hver eneste frivillig og praktikant, som vi sender ud på disse projekter, hjælper os med at komme nærmere vores mål.
Vi udarbejder en Global Impact Report, som dokumenterer vores præstationer og resultater.
Find ud af mere om den indflydelse, som vores globale fællesskab af frivillige, praktikanter og personale har, og læs den seneste rapport.
Kost og logi
Du bor hos en værtsfamilie i Hanoi. De byder dig velkommen i deres hjem og er ivrige efter at dele deres kultur med dig, samt at lade dig lære dem om din egen kultur. Vi tror på, at det er den bedste måde at fordybe dig i kulturen i Vietnam og at få en virkelig unik oplevelse.
Vi forsøger altid at lade dig bo sammen med mindst én anden Projects Abroad frivillig eller praktikant hos den samme værtsfamilie. Dit værelse kommer til at være beskedent men komfortabelt, rent og trygt.
Vi har også andre slags indkvartering, hvor du bor sammen med andre Projects Abroad frivillige og praktikanter.
Din projektpris inkluderer tre måltider om dagen.
Aktiviteter og fritid
Vietnam byder på en spændende blanding af travle storbyer og billedskønne landområder. Du kan helt sikkert finde masser af måder at bruge din fritid på med så mange forskellige aktiviteter og turistattraktioner, som Vietnam har.
Hvis du vil have et glimt ind i landets historie, kan du bruge en eftermiddag på at tage på Vietnams etnologiske museum, eller det nationale museum for vietnamesisk historie. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum er også en stor, historisk seværdighed, som ligger i Hanoi.
Hvis du gerne vil købe souvenirs, er der mange markeder med lokalt fremstillede produkter til salg. Aftenerne i Hanoi er fyldt med spænding og farvestrålende lys. Du kan se gadekunstnere optræde og derefter gå på en lokal restaurant for at smage retter fra det lokale køkken.
Landområderne udgør det perfekte tilflugtssted fra den travle hovedstad med de smaragdgrønne rismarker, som strækker sig ud til horisonten.
Vi driver mange forskellige projekter i Vietnam, så der er sikkert andre frivillige i landet samtidig med dig. Det er derfor nemt at arrangere at rejse rundt i fritiden som en gruppe. Du er dog også velkommen til at udforske landet på egen hånd, hvis du hellere vil det.
Sikkerhed og personalesupport
Din sikkerhed er vores højeste prioritet. Vi har mange procedurer og systemer, som sikrer, at du får den støtte, du skal bruge for at nyde din rejse med ro i sindet. Vores Projects Abroad personale er til rådighed døgnet rundt for at hjælpe, og de står klar til at sikre, at du falder godt til i din nye bolig og på dit projekt. Hvis du støder ind i problemer, vil de være klar til at hjælpe dig til hver en tid.
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