In this piece, we will take a look at the five countries that produce the best nurses. For more countries, head on over to 16 Countries that Produce the Best Nurses.
5. Canada
Number of Universities in QS Top 75 List: 8
Canada is a North American country that shares a long land border with the U.S. – its largest trading partner. Its highest nursing university, the University of Toronto, is ranked in the top ten nursing schools in the world. Nurses in Canada can make as much as 90,000 Canadian dollars in a year, and nurses are required to generally complete a four year degree in order to become licensed practitioners.
4. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (Hong Kong SAR)
Number of Universities in QS Top 75 List: 9
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, or simply Hong Kong, is a Chinese administered region in Asia. Its highest ranking nursing school is The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) which offers bachelor’s and master’s nursing programs. Nurses in Hong Kong take a four year diploma program from the Hospital Authority, which automatically qualifies them to work, and additionally, cash compensation for nurses can reach as high as 119,000 HKD.
3. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Number of Universities in QS Top 75 List: 10
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or the U.K., is a prosperous European nation and one that is a global power. Three of the top ten nursing universities in the world are located in the world, with the prestigious King’s College in London being the second best school in the world to study nursing. Accelerated nursing courses in the U.K. can be finished as soon as two years, and starting salaries for nurses can go as high as £32,000 with the highest average salary band being £35,000.
2. Commonwealth of Australia
Number of Universities in QS Top 75 List: 18
The Commonwealth of Australia, also known as Australia, is an Oceanic country. It has two universities in the top fifteen nursing schools, with the highest ranked university being the University of Sydney. Australia has enrolled and registered nurses, with the former requiring a one year diploma while the latter needs a three year diploma. Graduate nurses can earn as much as 70,000 AUD annually.
1. United States of America
Number of Universities in QS Top 75 List: 20
The United States of America is one of the most developed and advanced nations in the world, with the largest economy in nominal terms. America’s University of Pennsylvania is the top ranked nursing school in the world, with a perfect score for academic reputation. The U.S. also dominates the top ten nursing schools list, taking up five of the spots. Nurses are quite well paid in America, with postgraduate nurses making $123,780 on the median.
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