• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
AFRIPOL

AFRIPOL

en English
ar Arabiczh-CN Chinese (Simplified)nl Dutchen Englishfr Frenchde Germanit Italianpt Portugueseru Russianes Spanish
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Mission Statement
  • Articles
  • Book Review
  • Archive
  • Contact Us

International Nurses’ Day – Praises to the global Nigerian Nurses.

May 12, 2022 by AFRIPOL Leave a Comment

International Nurses Day 2017 | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and  World News — Features — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

Today is International Nurses’ day and there is a group of nurses that are dear and close to the community and these are Nigerian nurses. In the global village, it will be difficult to go to any major country in the world without the presence of Nigerian nurses. In England, USA, Ireland and so many other countries around the world, it will be an unusual not to see Nigerian nurses. They are literally ubiquitous around the world and one can safely say that the medical institutions in many countries are built on the contributions and care providing of Nigerian nurses. Many hospitals in Britain and USA will literally close down without the presence and participations of Nigerian nurses.

Nursing is important in the medical world and nurses are indispensable in maintaining and running hospitals efficiently. “Nurses have a critical role to play in Primary Health Care delivery, often being the first – and only – health professional a patient will see. They contribute to research, disease prevention, treating the injured, administering palliative care, and more. They are the true unsung heroes on the front lines of disease prevention and care.”

Now Female and Male Nurses:

There used to be a time when nursing was mostly female profession. But that time have come and gone. This time around males are fast jumping into the profession and competing with their female counterparts in the profession. In some families, especially in Nigerian American community, it is now common to see both husbands and wives in nursing profession. Even in some cases, men are the ones that are rushing to the profession because of its pay and job security.

“Most among the Nigerian immigrants pursue nursing.  Why nursing? There is a high demand in the US for health care workers, especially nurses. In addition, many were already nurses in Nigeria.  These applicants may even win positions over those who were doctors back in Nigeria.

Another draw is the reasonably high pay. Nursing salaries range anywhere from $46,000 to over $96,000 per year and the median is around $67,000 per year. Of course, these salaries vary depending on the level of education and the state that you practice.

Nursing provides a field in which people can fall back, make a comfortable living, and still have opportunities to further their education. People who come to the US from Nigeria may have also wanted to study nursing all along. It is easier and less competitive to get into nursing schools in the US due to the high cost of education here. Some immigrants are more willing to pay the high cost than American students to pursue a degree with the availability of school loans.” But they are handsomely rewarded after graduation provided that they are will to do the demanding hours of the profession.

On this International Nurse’s Day; the world must come to recognize  the importance of the nursing profession and its tremendous contribution to the well beings of our society. Let’s honor them and say happy Nurses’ day.  Bravo!

Filed Under: Articles

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

More to See

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have Declared war on the Global chocolate industry over cocoa prices (video)

March 20, 2023 By AFRIPOL

(video) I Will Never Call And Congratulate Sanwo-Olu For This Sham Of An Election – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour

March 19, 2023 By AFRIPOL

RSS AllAfrica News: Latest

  • Africa: VP Harris Stresses Democracy During Africa Visit
    [VOA] Accra -- On the eve of her meeting with Africa's only female head of state, Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday that having more women in power is a key ingredient for a healthy democracy.
  • Rwanda: Paul Rusesabagina, Who Inspired Hotel Rwanda Film, Arrives in U.S.
    [DW] Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide inspired the Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda," has arrived in the US following his release from a Rwandan prison.
  • Congo-Kinshasa: UN Refugee Agency in Mozambique Appeals for Help to Aid DRC Refugees
    [VOA] Maputo, Mozambique -- The representative of the U.N. refugee agency in Mozambique said refugees fleeing war-torn parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo are making an already complicated humanitarian crisis in northern Mozambique even worse.
  • Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Banning Free Press 'Bit By Bit', Says France 24 Journalist After Broadcaster's Suspension
    [VOA] Washington -- The journalist whose interview with a terrorist organization resulted in Burkina Faso suspending France 24 has spoken with VOA about what he says is a decline in media freedoms in the country.
  • Malawi: UN Concerned About Disease in Malawi's Displacement Camps
    [VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- The U.N. humanitarian agency says Malawi needs immediate help to deal with diseases spreading in displacement camps for Cyclone Freddy survivors. The Malawi health minister told reporters Tuesday that the government is beefing up its medical staff but a local newspaper says the country needs more money to adequately deal with […]
  • Senegal: Senegal Braces for Fresh Protests Ahead of Opposition Leader's Trial
    [RFI] Senegal's opposition coalition maintained its call for demonstrations on Wednesday and Thursday during leader Ousmane Sonko's defamation trial despite a ban on protests by police authorities.

Tags

Achebe Africa Anambra Boko Haram Buhari CBN Corona Virus Egypt Igbo IMF Inflation Jonathan Kenya Nigeria Okonjo Iweala Peter Obi Sanusi Senate Soludo South Africa Soyinka United States
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Archives

Footer

Africa Political and Economic Strategic Center, AFRIPOL is foremost a public policy center whose fundamental objective is to broaden the parameters of public policy debates in Africa. To advocate, promote and encourage free enterprise, democracy, sustainable green environment, human rights, conflict resolutions, transparency and probity in Africa.

Recent

  • Ghana President Publicly ends Cocoa Export to Switzerland.
  • VP Kamala Harris Gives Emotional Speech After Visiting Cape Coast Castle In Ghana (video)
  • U.S Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at Ghana Jubilee House to meet President Akufo-Addo
  • US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Ghana for African tour (video, Pics)
  • Peter Obi exchanged views on the state of the nation with OBJ @ Anambra Airport (pics)

Search

Tags

Achebe Africa Anambra Boko Haram Buhari CBN Corona Virus Egypt Igbo IMF Inflation Jonathan Kenya Nigeria Okonjo Iweala Peter Obi Sanusi Senate Soludo South Africa Soyinka United States

Copyright © 2023 · AFRIPOL