It is true that some people think that nurses are unskilled carers, but times are changing. If you act with integrity and professionalism you will get recognized for the skill and knowledge you have.
I have made a career form being a nurse in the middle east for 11 years. It takes time, experience and a lot of multicultural understanding to make it work.
There are many, nefarious factors that make it work,or not.
You really have to suck it and see. It worked for me.