Nursing Placements in Ghana - Takoradi Reviews

The people I have met and memories I have created are just simply astounding

I spent a week in the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) clinic. This was very interesting and I got to take part in weighing the babies, taking mothers blood pressures and also giving vaccinations.

My elective placement in Ghana was the best experience of my life. It has opened my eyes to an entirely different way of life and I have so many memories and made so many friends that I will never forget.

Looking back I had an amazing time, I met some great people and I had experiences that can't measure up to a placement in the UK.

Being a student children’s nurse it was vital that I could spend all my clinical time in children’s departments and Work the World ensured that this was possible.

My School of Nursing recommended travelling with WTW as previous students had done so and had good experiences with the company.

A useful tip for nursing students is to make friends with the Ghanaian student nurses as they run the ward and are fantastic at letting you get involved in patient care!

Breakfast and dinner is cooked by Ophelia which is incredible!! There is something for everyone, whether you are vegetarian or the pickiest of eaters she will cater for you.

The weekly barbeque on Thursday evenings is definitely the highlight of the week. As well as some delicious food and dancing to catchy Ghanaian music, one week we were treated to some cultural dancing and drumming.

I worked on the A&E department and also worked occasionally in the evenings on the maternity and neonatal ward. These two weeks gave me the once in a life time experience to become hands on in areas of work unfamiliar and usually off-limits to me.