[RunninDad]

Some of you folks have been brutal. Kid made a mistake, clearly he isn't PC oriented. No need for every dick, jane, and pat to crawl out and try to make him feel poorly.

This field has an insanely high turnover for a reason.

This article recently written is true in every area. I've witnessed the females in the nursing profession being 'sexist pigs' when a male was having a hard time in a particular field, making comments like "This is where we're superior" or "How's it feel to be less of a man?".

The kid made a mistake, he apologized, and still some of you want to tear him a part.

Do everyone a favor, simply correct him and encourage him.

To the comment of being hit upside the head with a clipboard, that is harassment and should be treated as such. If a male were to do that to a female in the workplace, it'd be a lawsuit all over the place. People want equal rights, but don't want to treat others equally. It's silly.

[nursemike]

Originally Posted by RunninDad

To the comment of being hit upside the head with a clipboard, that is harassment and should be treated as such. If a male were to do that to a female in the workplace, it'd be a lawsuit all over the place. People want equal rights, but don't want to treat others equally. It's silly.

It's only harassment if you object to it.


Of course it's true that there's no need to endlessly flame someone for one unfortunate remark, and I'm a bit sorry to note that the OP hasn't posted since this thread. I'd hate to think anyone felt chased away. On the other hand, people have a right to be offended, and say so, when remarks are posted that they find offensive. Asking whether there is any preference for males is one thing. Complaining about the lack of affirmative action for men in a predominantly-female field is another. But the comment about pregnancy was bound to get some hackles up, and I do think that lesson might be easier learned in the relative anonymity of this board than in a hospital break room.

My coworkers are well-acquainted with my inner caveman, and no one has ever bonked me with a clipboard with any but playful intent. After all, we work on a neuro unit, so if they did any real damage, they'd have to take care of me. I've also gotten scorched a little over some things I've posted here, and I lived through it and learned to maybe sometimes think twice before I hit the "submit" button. It's not that I'm scared, but there are a lot of people with a variety of sensibilities on these boards, and while I do rather enjoy being a pig, I never want to seriously offend someone.

[K98]

Originally Posted by Valerie Salva

I hate to burst your bubble, playbanjogood,

but men leave the nursing profession at twice the rate that women do-

"One additional surprising finding is that beginning male nurses are leaving the profession at twice the rate of women."

Specifically, the research found that:

o in the most recent nurse survey, 7.5 percent of new male nurses dropped out of nursing within four years of graduating from nursing school, compared to 4 percent of women;

o the dropout rate for both male and female new graduates is accelerating, rising from 2 percent of men in 1992 to 7.5 percent in 2000; and 2.7 percent of women in 1992 to 4.1 percent in 2000;


http://www.upenn.edu/researchatpenn/article.php?435&hlt

As a relatively new RN (2 years), with over 25 years experience in another field, I have found that I can make more money (lots more) outside of nursing. And I don't have to worry about ruining my back or being sued every time I clock in for a shift. I'm still an RN because I'm honoring a contract. Nursing pay is low because it's a female dominated profession. I knew that going in, and I have no complaints. However, we work to make a living, and frankly, I can make more money (better hours) driving a garbage truck. Sad, but true. I was a union worker for 25 years prior to becoming an RN. When there was a dispute with the employer, the guys ALWAYS closed ranks and stood together. Consequently, my pension pays me more than my RN position. I currently work in a union facility, and our local can't get 100 nurses out of the 1400 in the building to agree on anything, let alone any job action against the hospital. Why? You girls tell me, I'm listening...

[playbanjogood]

Hello everyone! I'm the kid that made the sexist comment that started this whole thing. Not that most of you care but I was accepted into Arizona State Universities Accelerated Nursing Program! Now I can practice my sexism everywhere in the nursing profession! Im just kidding... about the sexism part. I cannot wait to begin classes. soon I will be working with all of you! Its gonna be a blast ladies!

[RNDave]

Congrats!!!

We need more banjo playing sexist pigs!!
Seriously though, congratulations. I did an accelerated program. It's a wild ride.
Dave

[nursemike]

Originally Posted by playbanjogood

Hello Im the sexist pig that was asking about male preference for nursing school. Ive been accepted into the accelerated program in Arizona. woopee

Congrats, and good to see you back. Oink.

[Travelin]

Originally Posted by playbanjogood

Hello everyone! I'm the kid that made the sexist comment that started this whole thing. Not that most of you care but I was accepted into Arizona State Universities Accelerated Nursing Program! Now I can practice my sexism everywhere in the nursing profession! Im just kidding... about the sexism part. I cannot wait to begin classes. soon I will be working with all of you! Its gonna be a blast ladies!

Great! Good that you tested the waters here and not during your training or first nursing position. Good Luck!