4 Countries to Consider Starting Up a Nursing Home

Nursing homes are valuable institutions that provide care to patients.  Although the job is demanding, it is also one that comes with a lot of rewards.  Unfortunately, some countries do a lot better than others in caring for their patients.  Argentina is currently crying out for nurses, but it is not the only country to be facing problems.  If you are a trained nurse and want to take your job to the next level by starting a nursing home, consider doing so in one of the following countries.

1. Argentina

Argentina has a rich and diverse population. However, military takeovers and inflation have held the country back economically for much of the last century.  While things are now improving and healthcare has helped to improve things like infant mortality rates, there still aren’t enough nurses in the country to cope with the population.  Many nurses in the country opt to migrate to better-paying nations where, as you can see on this salary site, the wages are higher.  With the current healthcare professionals in the country struggling to cope with the demand for their services, Argentina could be a good country to consider starting up.

2. Chile

Chile is another South American country in need of more nurses.  Due to its location, the country is prone to earthquakes, and it has also faced its fair share of political unrest.  Although things in the country have been relatively stable since the 1990’s, the nurse/patient ratio in the country is a quarter of what is recommended by the World Health Organization.  Public healthcare is now a priority in Chile and all citizens pay 7% of their salary towards supporting the system.  However, without more nursing staff and facilities, Chile will continue to struggle.

3. Uganda

Uganda is desperately in need of a reformed healthcare system.  The current life expectancy in the country is just 50 years and infant mortality rates are also high.  Plus, because so much of the country is rural, a lot of people don’t have any access to healthcare at all.  The nurse/patient ratio in Uganda is 1/3 of that recommended by the World Health Organization and things aren’t likely to improve anytime soon.  The only public health concern that Uganda has dealt with successfully is HIV/AIDS, which has seen rates decrease dramatically in the last 30 years.  Setting up a nursing home in Uganda could well be a lifesaver for many citizens.

4. Bangladesh

Minimal attention is paid to the provision of healthcare in Bangladesh and many of the country’s citizens are suffering because of it.  Nurses are in very short supply in the country, which has led to many community health workers trying to take over a nursing role, which they are not qualified for.  Famine and poverty are widespread, especially in rural areas, and although the economy is growing, there are still too many deaths happening in the country as a result of poor healthcare.  With nurses so urgently needed, Bangladesh could be the ideal location to start a nursing home.

There are many more countries that are crying out for nurses, but the four above are among the most in need.