Guys in Nursing...What's your Input?

[MarcusKspn]

Hello fellow nurses.

I'm a 21 year old male practical nursing student. I have worked in nursing for a little over a year now as a CNA and CMA. One think I have noticed is the very small percentage of males in this profession. I know the stereotype of male doctors have opened up to accept women doctors, but it seems that nursing is still an all women profession in many people's mind. Many of the ladies I take care of in the nursing home adress me doctor, only because I am a man (although it comes in helpfull when feeding sometimes "The doctor said I need to eat", but I always correct the patient when they refer to me as a doctor, don't need any felony charches for impersonating an MD, lol). The few people who are used to see guys in nursing always ask me if I am gay. (I am happily engaged and getting married next september .:roll )

What I would like to know is your experiences with guys in nursing, is it this unusual for a straight guy to consider nursing as a profession. I really love being in nursing.

[wildmannurse]

posting deleted, user banned.

[JonRN]

Wildman, are you for real? I think you are just some dumbass kid on this board to play games with the rest of us. Two words: Move ON.

Pappy

[LasVegasRN]

He's an imposter. Already reported to a moderator.

[micro, RN]

Originally posted by JonRN

Wildman, are you for real? I think you are just some dumbass kid on this board to play games with the rest of us. Two words: Move ON.Pappy

I agree with Pappy. Get a clue wildman, whoever you are.

We are all just " nurses"

Chill with the sexism, and quit showing your online ignorance.

Oh, did I say that. Yes, I did.

Now as to the topic of men in nursing, I echo my original sentiment .........

If I am the patient, just give me a nurse that is very competent, respectful and cares..........all I ask.

micro

male female=human

I am human.

[Momto3RN, RN]

I work with several male nurses/CNAs and I LOVE 'EM ALL! I think guys bring good perspectives into nursing and my patients often tell me how wonderful (male) "so-and-so" was.

I hope more men enter nursing. It's a great profession!

[flaerman]

I am an Rn who has practiced in 3 states for the last 17 years and it's been a great ride. I currently work in the ER and the only things I don't do is pelvic exams and female foley insertion. The only pt that I can remember refusing me for being male was a lady in ICU way back when I was senior nursing student. I once went into a room with a female MD, the pt looked at us, called me "doctor" and her "nurse". She wasn't happy about it and I told her she shouldn't be because it doesn't bother me when they call me "doctor". Once in school one of my patients asked me if I was going to be a "male nurse" when I graduated. I surprised them with my reply, " I'm not sure, I'll have to find out". :D --Paul

[fab4fan]

I have complete respect for my colleagues, whatever their sex.

Hate to sound harsh, but this topic has been done over and over...there are already two active threads on the same subject.

How much validation can be given before it's no longer needed?

Instead of focusing on our differences, we ought to look more at that which can bring us together.

[mark_LD_RN]

flareman, Ido the things you wont, my patient have no problem. but if they request a female i will get them one. my gender has not been a problem with my patients but has with a few older nurses.

[frankie]

I graduated from nursing school in 1982 - with 13 girls and 4 guys. I have worked with many male RNs (mostly ICU/CCU/ER). Male or female - some good and some not so good. I do not think being a caring person makes you a "gay" person. All male nurses are not gay nurses. Keep at it, especially since you love being a nurse.

[happystar]

You people sound like such wonderful people :) One of the reasons why i aspire to be a nurse when i graduate from high school.

[ResearchRN]

In my nursing class (1992) there were approximately 225 students. Of them, approximately 50 were men, mostly firemen and policemen about to finish their 20 years of service and looking for another profession. Of these approximately 50 men there were 3 gay men.

I am a man. I have been a nurse for 10 years. Have never had anyone refuse my care and have done everything form putting foley's in females to doing pap smears.

I have worked in Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; and Boston, MA. At least in these majore US cities the issue of men in nursing is not an issue in my experience.

[a sharpe nurse]

Hey there. This is my first post so give me a little break. I work in a medium sized hospital and am going to school in order to attain a masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.

Because of these two roles I am in contact with male nurses and male nurses-to-be. Let me tell you this...I LOVE men in nursing. I don't care what their sexual orientation...I just love them. They help decrease the bickering and gossiping we girls sometimes get caught up in. They are often big and strong...a definite plus. In addition, they often make modest male patients much more comfortable. Kudo's to you for heading into this profession. You are not alone OR unwanted!