I always thought nursing was a great job for women regardless of their background because it brought out their compassionate, caring nature. Maybe in the future the Saudi will have to import nurses from the Philippines if they don't have them already because they make good nurses as those in the U.S. are well aware.
1 In 3 Saudis Reject Nursing Profession For Women
February 7, 2014 Arab News Leave a comment
By Arab News
By Rima Al-Mukhtar
The nursing profession for women is still frowned upon by almost a third of Saudi families because of customs and traditions.
This attitude is negatively impacting the majority of families who accept the profession.
Taqwa Yusuf, dean of the College of Nursing at King Saud University for Health Sciences at the National Guard in Jeddah, acknowledged that a small percentage of female nursing students gave up studying nursing due to family and community pressures.
Speaking at a press conference on the eve of an upcoming international conference on nursing in Jeddah, Yusuf said that many change professions after completing their studies.
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1 In 3 Saudis Reject Nursing Profession For Women
February 7, 2014 Arab News Leave a comment
By Arab News
By Rima Al-Mukhtar
The nursing profession for women is still frowned upon by almost a third of Saudi families because of customs and traditions.
This attitude is negatively impacting the majority of families who accept the profession.
Taqwa Yusuf, dean of the College of Nursing at King Saud University for Health Sciences at the National Guard in Jeddah, acknowledged that a small percentage of female nursing students gave up studying nursing due to family and community pressures.
Speaking at a press conference on the eve of an upcoming international conference on nursing in Jeddah, Yusuf said that many change professions after completing their studies.
Continue reading at:
1 In 3 Saudis Reject Nursing Profession For Women Eurasia Review