Male Nurses

[Rivs]

I am looking for some real honest answers on how male nurses are welcomed into this field. I have read on some other boards that an RN is an RN and it doesn't matter if they are male or female. I agree with this, but I am curious to hear from female nurses, or students that have a male in the class, or in their place of work. I am also interested in hearing from the males in regards to how they are treated and welcomed in this field. I have just applied to three ADN programs(due to the waiting lists at each) and I am really excited about entering this field. On the application for one of my essays, I wrote a little about the opportunities that a male may have in this field being that the jobs are only approx 7% populated by males. Was that a smart thing to write about on an application? Thanks to all.......

[FutureRNMichael]

I have a strong opinon, still forming on this subject. Being a Male wanting to move into a Nursing career. I hope one day I can make a difference by helping more men into the proffesion.

Anyway, he is the Nursing 2003 article on Male Nurses or lack there of. Very well written w/ lots of great points & ideas!!

http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=416205