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10 nursing rules you’ve never heard of

6. Working in Saudi Arabia doesn’t mean you’ll get Christmas off.
One of the biggest drawbacks in nursing is having to work on the holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you decide to work in Saudi Arabia, an attractive option for many young nurses because of the salary and healthcare facilities, don’t assume you’ll have Christmas off because it’s a Muslim country. While it’s true that you won’t have to compete with everyone else who wants December 25 as a day off, Christmas isn’t recognized in Saudi Arabia and you’ll likely be expected to work just as everyone else does. It’s just another day.

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Marijke Durning

Marijke is a professional writer who began her working career as a registered nurse over 25 years ago. After working in clinical areas ranging from rehab to intensive care, as a floor nurse to a supervisor, she found she could combine her extensive health knowledge with her love of writing. Although she has been published in a wide variety of publications for professionals and the general public, her passion is writing for the every day person to promote health literacy.