How an Overseas Elective in Africa Helped One Student Win a Prestigious National Nursing Award
- By Joe Jamieson
- Where Are They Now?
"I was brought up in Nigeria. But going to Ghana was a totally different experience!"
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Welcome to the Work the World blog — here you'll find articles to help you make a more informed decision about your overseas healthcare placement. You'll learn about things like how a placement can boost your career, how you can spread the cost of your trip, the benefits of travelling overseas versus staying at home, why a Work the World placement presents such great value, and more.
Get stuck in below to find out what your once-in-a-lifetime Work the World trip has in store.
Leanne’s Eye-Opening Nursing Placement in Tanzania
- By Work the World
- Where Are They Now?
Now working as a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist, Leanne reflects on her time in Tanzania.
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Getting social: Our past travellers share their #worktheworld experience
- By Joe Jamieson
- Clinical Experience
Be inspired – take a look at some of our past travellers sharing their unique Work the World stories.
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How Our Online Dashboard Makes Trip Planning Easy
- By Joe Jamieson
- Our Service
Getting all the pieces of an overseas placement into position is a challenge. Luckily, we've built an online tool that removes much of the hassle from the process. Read more to find out more about what it can do.
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The Weekly Question – how do you feel about safety and security on placement?
- By Joe Jamieson
Very often students and their parents (ok, more often the parents!) contact us with concerns about safety and security in the countries we work in. We know that venturing to lands unknown can be daunting and often you just don’t know what to expect. That’s why we’re here to give you all the info, advice and guidance you need before you set off and while you’re away!
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