Pre-Nursing and Pre-Midwifery Internships
Pre-Nursing & Pre-Midwifery Internships Abroad
Our Pre-Nursing & Pre-Midwifery Program is designed to offer aspiring nurses a unique and enriching shadowing experience in government and community hospitals in East Africa. Participants have the opportunity to explore various nursing specialties, offering a holistic view of global health.
At Go-Elective, we believe that the foundation of healthcare begins with dedicated and compassionate nurses. The role of nurses is pivotal in delivering care and support, particularly in resource-deprived regions where their care can make a profound impact.
Who Can Join Our Program?
Our Pre-Nursing & Pre-Midwifery Program caters to a diverse range of candidates, including high school students exploring future career paths, pre-nursing students, undergraduates considering nursing as a career, and graduate nursing students looking to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Whether you're at the beginning of your nursing journey or further along, our program offers valuable insights into nursing duties, cultural exchange, and professional development.
Program Duration & Weekly Schedule
The duration of our Pre-Nursing & Pre-Midwifery placements is flexible, ranging from 2 to 12 weeks. You have the freedom to choose program start and end dates to accommodate your academic commitments and personal availability.
On weekdays, your schedule will include hospital rotations from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., allowing your afternoons for various activities such as attending our global health seminars, language lessons, or relaxation at the residence. If you're interested in accumulating more clinical hours, extra hospital shifts are an option.
Weekends provide an opportunity to unwind, participate in safaris, engage with local communities, and contribute to preventive health education.
Why Choose Our Pre-Nursing & Pre-Midwifery Program?
Our internship programs empower you to connect with like-minded individuals whom you'll meet through the program, clarify career goals, and immerse yourself in new cultures, enriching your personal and academic impact while setting you on a path to success in healthcare.
Other benefits include:
- Flexible Program Durations and Dates: Choose a program that suits your schedule, ranging from 2 to 12 weeks.
- Path to Graduate School: Gain practical experience and strong recommendations to strengthen your graduate school applications.
- Global Health Seminars: Gain insights into healthcare in resource-limited settings through residence-based seminars.
- Safety and Support: Your safety is our priority, with secure accommodations and 24/7 support.
- Safaris & Cultural Immersion: A chance to explore the local culture and attractions, including safaris and adventures like hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Besides, we understand that students often face budget constraints. To address this, we offer an affordable program that allows you to tailor your experience to your needs. Our flexibility in scheduling, coupled with adhering to university requirements (if any), ensures that our programs align with your education and personal objectives.
Unique Program Insights
Our programs are located in regions with unique healthcare challenges. Kenya, for instance, grapples with a shortage of doctors, resulting in a distinct nurse-to-doctor-patient ratio requiring innovative healthcare approaches. Additionally, in some areas, traditional medicine coexists with modern practices, offering a fascinating opportunity to explore healthcare diversity.
Cultural attitudes towards care and the influence of religious beliefs on medical practices further enrich the healthcare landscape in this part of the world. These challenges extend to patients with financial constraints, unable to afford basic treatment, and the prevalence of extremely late presentations shapes the dynamics of care.
Beyond medicine, these regions offer remarkable experiences, from unwinding on palm-linedbeaches to encountering elephants, lions, and giraffes on safari.
Featured Hospitals
One of our highlighted medical facilities is the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital. It has a history dating back to 1908 and is now the second-largest public hospital in Kenya, serving more than a million people as their primary healthcare provider, and about 3 million as a secondary option. People from all over Kenya and East Africa come here for high-quality care.
We also work with other hospitals in Mombasa, Malindi, Nairobi, Kakamega, and Arusha, Tanzania.
Program Supervision & Mentorship
Upon your arrival, our staff will meet you at the airport and drive you to our residence, allowing you to relax after your journey. The following day, you will receive a local area orientation, followed by a hospital induction.
During the hospital induction, you will be assigned a doctor mentor who will guide you throughout the program. We maintain daily communication with your supervisor to ensure your learning experience stays on track and aligns with your objectives.
Safety & Support
Our program residences are located in the safest areas of the cities we operate in. Each residence is within a gated community with round-the-clock security personnel. Accommodations may involve sharing rooms with one other participant, and essential amenities are provided.
The residences are equipped with a TV, Wi-Fi, kitchen, dining area, and access to a swimming pool. Furthermore, we provide private transportation to our destinations to guarantee your safety and convenience.
Available Nursing Specialties
Our Pre-Nursing & Pre-Midwifery Program provides opportunities to explore various nursing specialties. These include but are not limited to:
- Pre-Nursing
- Pre-Midwifery
- Pediatric Nursing
- Obstetric Nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
- Neonatal Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Cardiac Nursing
Please note that there are limited openings in each specialty, so securing your spot early is recommended to maintain the quality of the internships.
Scope, Tasks & Responsibilities in Your Pre-Nursing & Pre-Midwifery Program
You'll shadow nurses on their daily routines in government hospitals, witnessing the crucial role nurses play in Kenya and Tanzania as they care for patients and administer medication. You can rotate across departments to observe different illnesses, injuries, and practices. Under supervision, you'll assist with IVs, medication administration, minor procedures, and more.
Other observational experiences may include:
- Shadowing nurses during their daily routines in healthcare facilities.
- Observing different illnesses, injuries, and practices under the supervision of experienced professionals.
- Gaining insights into healthcare diversity and the crucial role nurses play in patient care.
Stepping into the heartbeat of life itself, the maternal departments are a hub of activity, handling up to 40 births a week. You'll have the unique chance to witness and be part of this demanding but rewarding environment. You will observe and participate in tasks such as:
- Shadowing experienced midwives during antenatal care.
- Assisting with parenting classes and clinical examinations.
- Identifying high-risk pregnancies and monitoring them closely.
- Supporting women during labor and the birthing process.
- Teaching new and expectant mothers how to feed, care for, and bathe their babies.
Adventure Beyond Medicine
Why travel so far and miss out on exploring these destinations? Consider a safari in the Maasai Mara, or, for hikers, the chance to conquer Africa's tallest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro. These opportunities await when you open yourself to exploring beyond your borders. Picture yourself in a new country, navigating vibrant markets, and sampling exotic cuisines.
Preparing for Your Pre-Nursing & Pre-Midwifery Program Abroad
Before you embark on your program, it's essential to familiarize yourself with your placement location. Learning about the language, climate, local customs, and culture will enrich your experience and facilitate a smooth transition. Our pre-trip sessions with you will cover these essential aspects.
Don't Leave Your Friends Behind!
Most applications are solo trips that then join other participants in the program. However,
you are free to travel with a group of friends or classmates. Moreover, you have the option
of extending your experience by inviting your family to join you for a memorable safari at
the program's conclusion.
Note that there may be group discounts available for those who choose to travel with friends
or classmates.
Other Placement Options
Besides healthcare, other work placement options available are Teaching, Community Development, Business Treks, HIV work, Orphanage Work, Agriculture, Environmental Protection, and more.
Our programs revolve around volunteering, studying abroad, career exploration, cultural immersion, language study, and gap year programs. Which can all be used for school credit.
Applications for 2026 & Summer 2027 Programs
Are you eager to begin your Pre-Nursing and Pre-Midwifery journey? Applications for our 2026 and summer 2027 programs are currently open. If you have specific questions or need more information before applying, please don't hesitate to contact us via email or schedule a virtual meeting or call. This is your opportunity to expand your horizons in the world of healthcare with Go-Elective.
Success Stories from Our Alumni Network
Go Elective surpassed my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the GE staff made me feel at ease. The shadowing experience I got from the rural clinics in Mombasa was incredible, allowing me to see things I don't think I would have seen anywhere else.
Kayla Foord, Premed Internship
Success Stories from Our Alumni Network
Working with a skilled surgeon was incredible, but the real highlight was the eye-opening experience at the Coast General Hospital. It humbled me and showed me the impact that the medical profession can have worldwide.
Matthew O'Donnell, Medical Elective
Go Elective surpassed my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the GE staff made me feel at ease. The shadowing experience I got from the rural clinics in Mombasa was incredible, allowing me to see things I don't think I would have seen anywhere else.
Kayla Foord, Premed Internship
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