nursing experience

[ebony/ivory]

im a BSN grad. im planning to apply in Saudi Arabia as soon as i pass the local NLE. it was advised to me by a professor that the working experience there is good at the same time well compensated. after a year or two there, im planning to take the NCLEX and pursue the "American Dream". . . i need your advice especially those who worked in KSA as a RN. thanx!

[ut_utRN]

Welcome to Allnurses.com. What is the reason you want to gain your experience from KSA if you can have it direct from USA? I don't think that compensation in KSA will be better than in the US, and the first thing that you need to consider is the culture that you need to live with in KSA. I am here in Kuwait and when it comes to Middle east country, life here is way way better compared to KSA. Think it first before you decide because there would be lot of adjustments that you need to do specially for female employees/nurses. Hope this help.

[desertrose]

I worked in Saudi Arabia for ten years, I am currently living in the US. My Advice, try the US first. I was lucky I worked for an oil company that had one of the best housing facilities and amenities. It made a lot of difference, but outside the compound where we lived, well, I could say, you can survive but it's not fun at all. There are a lot of restrictions. You better think about it. Good Luck