Frustrated Tunisian graduates find jobs elusive

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Frustrated Tunisian graduates find jobs elusive

as migrants in the rich world. The International Organization for Migration estimates that 20,000 skilled professionals -- doctors, nurses, engineers, accountants, managers and teachers -- leave Africa each year, depriving the continent of expertise and

Thu, 6 Jul 2006 03:55:00 GMT

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[nursinghumor]

It is unfortunate yes, and also a strong indicator of working conditions in those countries. If they can make more and live better elsewhere, I don't see a problem with them leaving.

One point I'd make, is that if they are given scholarships, or their nursing education subsidized by the government, they should have to stay and practice a few years, before being allowed to emigrate.

Andrew Lopez, RN
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[cougarnurse]

Mind you, I can apply that to the Filipino situation, also. They have an over-glut of nurses there, and then they come here. My only real beef was one of my co-workers was crying 'We have people living on les than $100 dollars a month!' (Their money) I wanted to say we do too....the nursing home residents only get $30 a month.