[Firedawg03]

Hey folks,

I am currently a part-time Firefighter/EMT and find myself attracted to the medical side of things. Where I live, I am surrounded by several hospitals, clinics, etc. providing ample opportunities in Nursing more so than EMS.

Is there a concensus in the Nursing world about males entering this predominantly female profession?

Just Curious and wanting to know what I'm getting myself into!

Thankx.

'dawg

[fergus51]

Nursing wants warm bodies. If you are a good guy, you'll be as welcome as a good gal would be. Some nurses think men in nursing will save the profession, others think they don't belong in certain areas (L&D, OB/GYN), but most could care less what you have between your legs, they care about what you have between your ears

[Tweety]

Good luck in whatever you do!

Use the search option. There are pleny of discussions about men in nursing.

Basically, if you are a sincere and caring individual that wants to work very hard and is a team player. And you yourself don't look at your situation as "I'm male in a female dominated field" but rather "I'm a nurse amongst my peers" you'll do well.

[SmilingBluEyes]

Originally Posted by fergus51

Nursing wants warm bodies. If you are a good guy, you'll be as welcome as a good gal would be. Some nurses think men in nursing will save the profession, others think they don't belong in certain areas (L&D, OB/GYN), but most could care less what you have between your legs, they care about what you have between your ears

this post hits it on the NOSE! Just be yourself and quit worrying about gender issues.

[Firedawg03]

Originally Posted by fergus51

Nursing wants warm bodies. If you are a good guy, you'll be as welcome as a good gal would be. Some nurses think men in nursing will save the profession, others think they don't belong in certain areas (L&D, OB/GYN), but most could care less what you have between your legs, they care about what you have between your ears

Thanks for your candid feedback. That's how I look at it in that, if you come in, do your job 110%, it won't matter what gender you are. And believe me, I'm not so sure OB/GYN is where I'd want to be

[Agnus]

If you want to be a nurse, go for it. No matter what field you go into there will always be someone who thinks you don't belong.

If you need a concensus you will not find it. If you don't you just might find it.

[Rep]

Originally Posted by 3rdShiftGuy

Basically, if you are a sincere and caring individual that wants to work very hard and is a team player. And you yourself don't look at your situation as "I'm male in a female dominated field" but rather "I'm a nurse amongst my peers" you'll do well.

I totally agree. I am a male nurse. Based on my experience, I have not encounter any problems regarding my gender except in OB/Gyne, of course!

[Todd SPN]

Just being curious, how do you (or other ff's) view female firefighters?

[Farkinott]

Originally Posted by Todd SPN

Just being curious, how do you (or other ff's) view female firefighters?

I used to work in a hospital that had alot of flaise fire alarm calls.. when the firies arrived the girls would literally drool! I would applaud an increase in female firies so I could do the same!

[nursemike]

My experience (6 yrs health care, 1 yr nursing school) has been that it can feel a little strange, at times, especially coming from a sort of "macho" environment, but on the whole there are more pros than cons. I haven't encountered any gender-related negativity from co-workers, fellow students, or instructors, and really very little from patients. A few ladies will ask for a woman to help them, and you might see a patient's visitor looking a little askance, but in general I've felt received much as the opinions expressed here--it's a big job, and anyone who helps is welcome. I do have moments of culture-shock, but it's nothing serious and can be downright amusing.
And, hey, you know, if anybody questions your masculinity, you can always beat them up.