International experiences (which students can apply to attend in year 2 or year 3) give valuable insight and understanding of nursing in diverse settings and associated cultural implications. This knowledge and understanding is transferable to all settings. Countries include Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Ghana, Vietnam, India, Kenya, Philippines, South Africa, Nepal.

All International experiences count as practice hours (37.5 hrs per weeks). The international experience is treated as Spoke from the students main placement. This can be from 1 to 4 weeks. We encourage students to discuss with their PA what they have gained from this experience, or what they are planning to gain (if on placement before international experience).

Students on international experience are aware they cannot complete proficiencies, EOC’s or Medication Management. They are encouraged to complete reflections in their PAD of ‘Working with and learning from others/interprofessional working’. Many of these will be around cultural learning and transcultural care.