IFSI Nursing Training Program
Complete your nursing internship in Valencia, Spain, and enjoy an immersive medical experience in the heart of the Mediterranean. This program immerses you in the daily lives of Spanish healthcare professionals: you’ll observe, learn, and contribute to patient care alongside nurses, doctors, and therapists in both public and private facilities.
Ideal for nursing students, recent graduates, or healthcare professionals looking to explore a different healthcare system, this nursing internship in Europe combines clinical immersion, homestay accommodation, and an introduction to Valencian culture.
This internship is eligible for Erasmus+ grants for participants from the European Union. Affiliated institutions can submit an application using the dedicated Erasmus+ ID: E10393852.
As an intern, you will be supervised by licensed healthcare professionals who will guide you throughout your workdays. The responsibilities assigned to you will vary depending on your level of education, your qualifications, and the policies of the host institution. For your information, here are the activities you may be asked to perform:
Learning about medical ethics, informed consent, and patient rights in an international context
Important: Observation is the primary activity for most participants. Supervised practical tasks are available only to students and professionals with the required qualifications, in accordance with local laws.
You will work under the constant supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. Every day, discussion sessions are scheduled to answer your questions, share clinical observations, and foster your professional development. A local coordinator also provides weekly follow-up on your progress and well-being. Support from The Green Lion is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout your stay.
On Sunday, you’ll be met at Valencia International Airport and taken to your host family’s home. Monday is dedicated to a full day of orientation: Spanish culture, medical ethics, patient confidentiality, a tour of the facility, and an overview of your role.
From Tuesday through Friday, you’ll go to your internship site each morning to observe the healthcare teams, help organize patient care, and assist with procedures in accordance with current regulations. On Friday afternoon, a debriefing session with your coordinator wraps up the first week.
The second week follows a similar pattern, with increased confidence and deeper engagement. You’ll engage in more complex observations, participate in rotations across different departments, contribute to community health initiatives, and take part in supervised case discussions. On Friday morning, you’ll spend your final day at the hospital; the afternoon is dedicated to a final reflection session and the presentation of your certificate of participation. A farewell dinner brings together participants, coordinators, and mentors.
This program is designed for anyone interested in the medical field who wants to gain a rewarding international experience:
Depending on your profile, your training, and local availability, your nursing internship in Spain may take place at various types of facilities:
Each placement is coordinated by the local team in close collaboration with accredited partner institutions, in compliance with Spanish laws and current hospital protocols.
Ce programme est disponible jusqu’à 12 semaines, nous contacter pour connaitre les tarifs et disponibilités.
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.
Participants in the nursing internship program in Spain stay with host families carefully selected by the local team. These families are located in well-connected neighborhoods of Valencia, 15 to 20 minutes away from your internship site by foot or public transportation. Approximately 65% of the accommodations are within a 20-minute walk of the placement center.
Each participant has a furnished private room (wardrobe, shelves, lockable door). It is possible to share a room if you are traveling as a pair. Bathrooms are shared and equipped with hot showers and modern Western-style toilets. Living areas include a living room, dining room, and sometimes a balcony or courtyard. Wi-Fi is available in all accommodations.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared daily by your host family. The meals reflect traditional Spanish cuisine: fresh vegetables, seafood, rice, local meats, and seasonal produce.
Special dietary requests can be accommodated upon prior request.
Valence is a pleasant city to get around in on a daily basis. Most host families are located less than 20 minutes away from your internship site by foot or public transportation. About 85% of accommodations have a bus, metro, or tram stop within a 5-minute walk.
You’ll be provided with a transit pass for your daily commute between your home and the internship site. The bus, metro, and tram networks serve the entire city, including the beach, universities, the historic center, and shopping districts. For day trips, high-speed trains connect Valencia to Madrid and Barcelona, and regional trains serve nearby coastal towns. The airport is just 10 km from downtown.
As Spain’s third-largest city by population, Valencia combines historical heritage, futuristic architecture, and the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle. The birthplace of paella and the Festival of Fire (Las Fallas), the city offers an exceptional living environment for international interns. The City of Arts and Sciences, the cobblestone streets of the old town, the beaches of Malvarrosa, and the Albufera Natural Park make Valencia a unique destination among nursing internship programs in Europe.
On the Monday of your first week, you will participate in a full-day orientation. The program includes:
No, this nursing internship program in Spain is unpaid. It is a training and professional immersion experience designed for educational purposes.
Yes. Many students have this type of internship abroad credited toward their degree program. We recommend that you contact your institution to verify the terms of the agreement and the academic credit requirements.
The primary working language is English. A basic level is sufficient. An introduction to common Spanish phrases and basic medical vocabulary is included in the orientation day to help you communicate more easily on a daily basis.
The program described here lasts two weeks. Customized durations can be arranged depending on your plans. Contact us to inquire about availability and corresponding rates.
Yes. For participants from the European Union, this nursing internship in Europe can be funded through an Erasmus+ grant. The Erasmus+ identifier to use for your application is: E10393852.
Placements may take place in clinics, hospitals, specialized centers, or community health programs, depending on your profile and availability at the time of v
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For all international projects, Realstep requires participants to take out travel insurance covering accidents, illness, and repatriation, as well as civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For complete protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online by following this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which will give you a 5% discount.
If you take out another insurance policy, we will ask you to send us a copy of your certificate in English.
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