BSc in Nursing
Join a local team in a hospital in Kathmandu and complete your nursing or medical internship abroad as part of your studies. You will work with a wide range of patients, from disadvantaged families to more affluent ones.
The diversity of departments allows you to discover how the entire structure operates, as well as the Nepalese healthcare system. Our local partner relies on the help of interns to ensure the smooth running of the hospitals in the capital.
In addition to having a positive impact on the communities, you will gain valuable hands-on professional experience in healthcare abroad.
This nursing and medical internship in Kathmandu is perfectly suited for students looking to validate their academic year, just like all of our nursing and medical internships abroad.
The partner hospitals are located in the heart of Kathmandu. These facilities welcome both middle-class patients and those from underprivileged families, often unable to afford medical care.
The hospital provides the following services:
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You will therefore have the opportunity to observe a wide variety of cases ranging from general medicine to surgical cases, as well as maternal and child care and emergency procedures.
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The main role of interns is to assist the healthcare staff, support them in their daily tasks, and help during busy periods. As there are often more patients than available staff, the need for assistance is constant, and the contribution of international students is valuable throughout the year.
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Here are some examples of tasks you may be asked to perform:
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Tasks are assigned based on the intern’s level of skill. Beginners may primarily observe, while advanced or professional interns can take on a more active role. Under no circumstances will participants be allowed to work alone. They will always be paired with a local healthcare professional.
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Regular check-ins are scheduled during your internship with a supervisor who is part of the hospital staff:
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You will work more than 25 hours per week to meet the requirements of the medical team. Tasks and schedules are flexible and may vary depending on the hospital’s current needs.
The team mainly speaks English, but some knowledge of Nepali can be helpful.
To find out about all the care situations and detailed information about the facilities, download the welcome booklet.
The partner hospitals are located in the heart of Kathmandu. These facilities serve both middle-class patients and poorer families, often unable to afford medical care. The hospital is a multi-disciplinary center, and manages the following services
- Outpatient department
- Internal care service
- General Medicine
- Dental care
- ENT Department
- Orthopedic care
- Surgery
- Maternity
The main role of the interns is to assist the care staff, to accompany them in their daily tasks and to help them during busy periods. As there are often more patients than staff available, the need for staff is constant and the contribution of international students is valuable throughout the year.
Some examples of intern tasks:
- Assist caregivers in their daily tasks.
- Contribute to each patient's daily medical report.
- Participate in the distribution of meals.
- Implement diets for patients.
The hospital does not have state-of-the-art equipment, and staff resources are also limited. Under no circumstances will participants of the IFSI liberal nursing internship be allowed to work alone. They will always be paired with an on-site health care professional.
Our local partner is an organization specializing in the development of humanitarian projects and internships, particularly in Nepal and many other countries. Their goal is to bring together people from different cultures so that they can learn from each other and work together for a better world.
In 2002, new opportunities arose with the visit of Danish volunteers who helped set up a project in a nomadic community in Rajasthan. This was the beginning of the adventure. Since then, we have been hosting interns and volunteers in India and Nepal, and offering internship opportunities and training programs.
This program is available for up to 24 weeks, Please contact us for rates and availability.
| Duration | Fees to be paid upon registration​ |
|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | 1845€ |
| 5 Weeks | 2090€ |
| 6 Weeks | 2295€ |
| 7 Weeks | 2500€ |
| 8 Weeks | 2705€ |
| 10 Weeks | 3215€ |
| 12 Weeks | 3725€ |
Housing is allocated by local NGOs, not by Freepackers - the descriptions are there to give you an idea of the type of accommodation, as it is very likely that conditions will vary on site depending on the number of volunteers, weather conditions, availability, etc. Each volunteer will be accommodated according to the stated conditions, but it is possible that the accommodation may not match the description or images shown on this site word for word, for example, in the case of annexed housing, renovations, relocations, etc.
You will be accommodated in a volunteer house with shared rooms. The house is located about five kilometers from the city center, where you can find everything you might need (supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, ATMs, etc.).
There are many taxis and other means of transportation around the accommodation. There are also several ATMs in the area.
Breakfast and dinner are included. However, participants will be responsible for their own lunch expenses, which can be purchased at the internship site.
Meals are a mix of Western and Nepalese food, mainly consisting of vegetarian dishes with rice and vegetables. You can expect to have a chicken dish about once a week.
It is possible to adjust meals according to your dietary needs, but you must inform us in advance.
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The tasks of the trainees depend entirely on their skills and are defined by the medical protocols in force. We will not leave the entire responsibility of a patient to students with limited language skills.
Please note: Not all nurses speak English, so there will be an unavoidable language barrier, however they are very patient and take the time to explain their procedures to students. If a communication problem arises at the internship site, students can ask the local coordinator for help.
Please contact the embassy or immigration website of the country you wish to enter.
You can find all ressources on the World Organization Website, in the Travel Advice section A vaccine vial.
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