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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.
Startdatum:
Jederzeit wieder
Zu den DatenMinimale Aufenthaltslänge:
Eine Woche
Alter:
18 oder älter
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.
Medizin als wahlfach für student/innen
Dieses Projekt eignet sich perfekt für Universitätsstudent/innen in den Fächern Medizin und Pflege. Der direkte Einblick und das Wissen, das du erlernst, bereitet dich auf deine Zukunft als Fachkraft in der Medizin vor. Du lernst mit verschiedenen Menschen zusammenzuarbeiten, und bekommst einen weiten Einlick in globale Gesundheitssysteme und die damit verbundenen Themen. Dies kommt deiner Karriere auf lange Frist zugute. Wir können deine Mitarbeit in einem Projekt organisieren, das alle Anforderungen deiner Universität erfüllt.
Lies mehr darüber, wie wir Projekte in der Medizin als Wahlfach organisieren.
Management-Pläne
Wir setzen die Ziele und Absichten unserer Projekte in Dokumenten fest, die sich Management Plans nennen. Wir nutzen diese, um deine Arbeit ordentlich zu planen. Die Dokumente helfen uns auch dabei, unsere Leistung und Wirkung jedes Jahr zu evaluieren.
Letztendlich helfen uns die Management Plans dabei, unsere Projekte immer besser zu organisieren. Dadurch kannst du einen Beitrag zu Arbeit leisten, die wirklich einen Unterschied macht, da wo es gebraucht wird. Lies mehr über unsere Management Plans.
Das Ausmaß unserer Wirkung
In unseren Projekte arbeiten wir auf klare, langfristige Ziele hin, und verfolgen spezifische, jährliche Ziele. Jede/r Freiwillige/r und jede/r Praktikant/in, die wir in diese Projekte entsenden, tragen zu der Verfolgung dieser Ziele bei, unabhängig davon wieviel Zeit sie in den Projekten verbringen.
Jedes Jahr betrachten wir mit etwas Abstand die Fortschritte, die wir zum Erreichen dieser Ziele gemacht haben. Wir stellen einen Global Impact Report zusammen, in dem unsere Errungenschaften dokumentiert werden. Erfahre mehr über die Wirkung, die unsere globale Gemeinschaft von Freiwilligen, Praktikant/innen und Mitarbeiter/innen erzielen, und lies dir den neuesten Report durch.
Verpflegung und unterkunft
Du wohnst bei einer Gastfamilie in Hanoi. Sie heißen dich in ihrem Zuhause willkommen und freuen sich darauf, ihre Gebräuche mit dir zu teilen und mehr über deine Kultur zu erfahren. Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass das Leben in einer Gastfamilie der beste Weg ist, um in die Kultur Vietnams einzutauchen und eine wirklich einzigartige Erfahrung zu machen.
Wir bemühen uns immer es zu arrangieren, dass du zumindest mit einem/einer anderen Freiwilligen oder Praktikant/in in der gleichen Gastfamilie wohnst. Dein Zimmer ist einfach ausgestattet, aber gemütlich, sauber und sicher.
Wir bieten auch eine Gemeinschaftsunterkunft an, in der du mit anderen Projects Abroad Freiwilligen und Praktikant/innen wohnst.
Falls du außerhalb von Hanoi arbeitest, wirst du in einer Unterkunft in deinem Projekt untergebracht. Drei Mahlzeiten pro Tag sind in deinen Programmkosten inbegriffen.
Freizeit und freizeitaktivitäten
Vietnam bietet dir eine Mischung an geschäftigen Städten und wunderschönen Landschaften. Es werden viele verschiedene Aktivitäten und Sehenswürdigkeiten für Touristen geboten, so dass du sicherlich viele Unternehmungen in deiner Freizeit machen kannst.
Um einen Einblick in die Geschichte des Landes zu erhalten, kannst du einen Nachmittag im Vietnam Museum of Ethnology oder im National Museum of Vietnames History verbringen. Das Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ist auch eine wichtige historische Stätte, und befindet sich in Hanoi.
Wenn du gerne Andenken kaufen möchtest, findest du viele Märkte, auf denen lokal hergestellte Produkte verkauft werden. Die Abenden in Hanoi bringen Aufregung und helle, bunte Lichter mit sich. Du kannst dir Straßenkünstler/innen ansehen und dann in einem nahegelegenen Restaurant die lokale Küche kosten.
Auf dem Land findest du smaragdgrüne Reisfelder, die bis an den Horizont reichen, und kannst dem geschäftigen Leben in der Hauptstadt wunderbar entfliehen.
Wir arbeiten in vielen verschiedenen Projekten in Vietnam, und sehr wahrscheinlich werden auch andere Freiwillige gleichzeitig mit dir im Land sein. Daher könnt ihr einfach auch Reisen in der Gruppe organisieren. Falls du jedoch lieber alleine reisen möchtest, ist dies natürlich auch möglich.
Sicherheit und unterstützung durch unsere mitarbeiter/innen
Deine Sicherheit ist unser wichtigstes Anliegen. Wir wenden viele Vorgehensweisen und Systeme an, um sicherzustellen, dass du die nötige Unterstützung bekommst und deine Reise unbesorgt genießen kannst. Unsere Projects Abroad Mitarbeiter/innen stehen dir rund um die Uhr zur Verfügung, und sorgen dafür, dass du dich in deiner Unterkunft und in deinem Projekt gut einlebst. Falls du irgendwelche Probleme haben solltest, helfen sie dir jederzeit.
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