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Nursing School Elective in Ghana with OGVO
An ideal program for nursing students, this Elective placement lets you encounter medical conditions not normally experienced in Western countries. Among these are typhoid and malaria, which seem to be daily cases. You will also come into contact with different nursing methods; hence, there will be plenty for you to learn and experience. Upon your arrival, an OGVO coordinator and a placement supervisor (who is also a hospital staff member) will discuss with you the work schedule, as well as your specialty in a specific area of nursing. Joining a Nursing Elective with OGVO in Ghana provides plenty of valuable, lifetime experiences to take with you in your career. Plus, you will find that hospitals make for an excellent platform to improve your knowledge and skills. Shadow one of our supervisors who speaks English and are very experienced at working with nursing students. They will be ready to challenge your nursing experience and impart their training and knowledge.
An ideal program for nursing students, this Elective placement lets you encounter medical conditions not normally experienced in Western countries. Among these are typhoid and malaria, which seem to be daily cases. You will also come into contact with different nursing methods; hence, there will be plenty for you to learn and experience. Upon your arrival, an OGVO coordinator and a placement supervisor (who is also a hospital staff member) will discuss with you the work schedule, as well as your specialty in a specific area of nursing. Joining a Nursing Elective with OGVO in Ghana provides plenty of valuable, lifetime experiences to take with you in your career. Plus, you will find that hospitals make for an excellent platform to improve your knowledge and skills. Shadow one of our supervisors who speaks English and are very experienced at working with nursing students. They will be ready to challenge your nursing experience and impart their training and knowledge.
Program Highlights
Gain hands-on exposure in hospitals across Ghana as part of your nursing training.
Observe and learn about common conditions such as malaria and typhoid in real clinical settings.
Be assigned to a specific nursing area based on your interest and learning goals.
Work under experienced English-speaking hospital supervisors throughout your placement.
Experience different healthcare practices and strengthen your practical nursing knowledge.
Quick Details
- Cape Coast, Ghana
- Elmina, Ghana
- Kumasi, Ghana
- Rural Areas, Ghana
- Sunyani, Ghana
- Tamale, Ghana
- Techiman, Ghana
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Medicine
- Nursing
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
- Kiwi
- All Nationalities
- Asian
- British
- Irish
Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Coast, Ghana
- Elmina, Ghana
- Kumasi, Ghana
- Rural Areas, Ghana
- Sunyani, Ghana
- Tamale, Ghana
- Techiman, Ghana
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Medicine
- Nursing
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
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