Does being a guy have any affect on being accepted into your schools nursing program?

[cjcsoon2bnp]

I know this seems like a really stupid question but I wanted to see what the people on here have found out from personal experience. Not too long ago I was talking with a group of fellow nursing students about the process of getting accepted into the nursing program at our college. A few of the students said that out of all the students they knew that applied for the program most of the time men who applied were accepted after their first or maybe second attempt, while most other students are accepted after their second or third time applying. During the discussion, I told them that I didn't really think that being a guy (and a minority) was what led to this situation but they seemed to disagree and suggested I ask some other guys at this website and some other nursing students overall and see what they think. What does everyone think about this?

[smileysteve]

I got into a RN program at a College in California. I have a 4.0 GPA. If anyone wants to say that I got in because I am a male, I want to see their denial of acceptance letter with a GPA being above 4.0.

[KirbyEMT]

Exactly! There is absolutely no gender/race quotas in these programs. If you want to get in, study your stuff, and keep up the GPA. At the program I'm at, they don't even take into consideration previous healthcare experience. A high school grad is equally compared to a 10 year LPN. GPA and TEAS test scores.

Matt B

Parkland ADN student

Champaign, IL

[Bhebe55]

You know this topic really upsets me. I for one would NEVER want to get in to any position or school based on anything but my own merit. Now lets face facts people there is a law in the country called Affirmative Action. It applies to all minorities except when those minorities happen to be white males. It is not only perfectly acceptable to give a job to a less qualified African American or female it is legally mandated. It this particular the shoe is on the other foot but we get neither the benifits or protection that goes along with minority status. I personally don't agree with any program accepting any males based simply on there gender, but if there are any and woman have a problem with it, then thats fine but no more preferential treatment in the work force. I personally dont think you can fight racism with racism or sexism with sexism.

Oh and just to squash the flames before they start i Have a 4.0 and the highest nln-pax score my school has ever had.

[KirbyEMT]

I am not exactly in favor of affirmitive action. I think the standards should be fair for everyone.

[Bhebe55]

I totally agree. My point was about the hypocrisy of accepting things like Affirmative Action when it suits you but when it dosen't people are up in arms.

[moose_az]

I feel that although they have to take people into the nursing program by grades or by the entrance exam, the schools have to take a certain percentage of male students. That is not to say that us guys don't have to study, I believe it is a move to get more males into the nursing community.

[Anoetos, BSN, RN]

I feel that although they have to take people into the nursing program by grades or by the entrance exam, the schools have to take a certain percentage of male students. That is not to say that us guys don't have to study, I believe it is a move to get more males into the nursing community.

This is exactly right

The thing above about affirmative action is a bit of a stretch. Speaking as a white male, I think it really has a lot to do with the fact that for centuries, we've pretty much owned everything and had all the advantages.

That said, at this moment in time, it is a good time to be a male going into nursing regardless of race or any other factor. But it has nothing to do with affirmative action.

[NurseExorcist, BSN, RN]

If it's true that men have an easier time, I need to apply naked and in person next time. Even with good grades, I have yet to be accepted.

[an2on, BSN, RN]

The school I applied to actually want more males in their program. Hence, males are a minority in the profession. There is only like 3 percent that apply to the program. When I went to the orientation for regular school admission, the session for pre nursing students only had about 4 males out of probably 40 pre nursing students.

[Kahlo-Man]

I would worry more on things you can change or improve.

I took all of my pre-req's and co-req's before I applied and got straight A's and one B. I was accepted without an interview.

If you feel that being a man is a mark against you than maybe that's the real issue and you should explore your personal views and biases. When all is said and done, attitude truly is everything.

Good luck.

[LoneStarBry]

Saying affirmative action does get you a lot of attention, be real though. Having more men in the nursing field would be a positive impact in hospitals and doctors offices. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to begin seeing instructors allowing more men in their programs. Our field simply needs more of them.

[dave5668]

It most definitely is NOT a consideration at WVU Parkersburg Campus. Our class (1st semester) is comprised of 40 students,11 of which are male. Thats over 25 %, not too bad. It is a very competitive program to get in.Well worth the effort though as they pass approx 98-99% on the NCLEX.