Nursing; A Profession of Paradoxes?

Nursing is the backbone of healthcare system in any country. With the growing demand for Indian nurses in other countries, the demand for the profession has gone up tremendously in India. This has resulted in a mushrooming of private nursing colleges and institutes. But the increase in demand abroad has not necessarily translated into an improvement in the working conditions of nurses working in India. Nurses who are working in the foreign countries are also facing a series of issues ranging from linguistic challenges to discrimination. India is now witnessing immense changes in the health sector. This review is an attempt to look at the range of issues that our nurses face today.