Looking for fellow Muslim nurses.

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As salaamu alaikum insha Allah*** we can connect and share our experiences. I have been A registered nurse for 5 years and I love it. Gives me a chance to teach my patient's about Islam and feel great about that. I love being Muslim!

***Note English translation: 'Peace to you all if Allah wills'.

Wa alaikom salam (and peace be on you)

I am a Muslim nurse-- not yet found a job after 6 months. I'm excited to connect with others, God-willing.

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Specializes in Family practice, emergency.

Asalaamu Alaikum, Monkey Nurse! God-Willing you will find a job that is right for you, may Allah make it easy for you!

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I am not a muslim (or really anything) but I don't know many muslims and frankly I am very curious about you guys and your religion! Hope you find a job soon! :)

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Specializes in Private Duty.

Salam auleikum I knew we were out there...just had to dig deep to find us sisters. Glad to know we exist! To tell y'all the truth it's Real Housewives in here, so nursing is my only safe haven and even that's drama too.

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Hello, why cant you find a job? Because you are muslim? I dont get it.. i thought racism ended back in the 50's .. especialy in a free country like america

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Checking in with my sistas Hihi again-- forgot to subscribe to this so didn't check back on it :)

@Enlightenedx: Honestly its mostly a new nurse thing I think, and being a new nurse in a super saturated area. If I had had more than one interview, one might speculate, that its discrimination. However-- I can't get my foot in the door.

But racism end? Ha... I just saw a survey the other day where some 80-90% polled (can't remember but it was high) said they'd vote for a black President or woman but only 40% would vote for a Muslim.

@ BlueLightRN: Don't be afraid to ask questions. I know alot of people are afraid to offend, but most my friends and I, we don't care if people ask questions. As long as they aren't questions like... "do you have to wear that head thing in the shower?" (yes...this comes up on more than one occasion) :p As for me I always have a sense of humor

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Im so shocked, so what are you planing to do with your degree ? You know there are muslim countries that would be really happy to get you

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Specializes in Home Care.
Im so shocked so what are you planing to do with your degree ? You know there are muslim countries that would be really happy to get you[/quote']

What are you "shocked" about?

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What are you "shocked" about?

She said they dont want her to work because she wears a muslim scarf!

Of course im shocked!! I care about other people's right

Its like not accepting someone to work because he is black

I mean, im originally quebecois born and i thought this was only a problem in quebec. Headscarvers were ready to leave the province to get a better job opportunity but it seems that nop! Its racism evrywhere

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Specializes in Home Care.

She said they dont want her to work because she wears a muslim scarf!

Of course im shocked!! I care about other people's right

Its like not accepting someone to work because he is black

I mean, im originally quebecois born and i thought this was only a problem in quebec. Headscarvers were ready to leave the province to get a better job opportunity but it seems that nop! Its racism evrywhere

"headscarvers"??????

I find that derogatory.

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"headscarvers"??????

I find that derogatory.

Whatever the title, i am more concerned on how they are treated rather than what they are called

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I think my comment was misunderstood anyways. I'm having trouble getting interviews right now so I am not being discriminated against based on my appearance. I've only had one in person interview to date.

We have a lot of Muslim men and women in healthcare around here- not so many in hijab/veil. Eventually, God-willing I will find a first job. :) I'm too determined to quit

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