The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

Sean 91 · Nov 20, 2005

I graduated BSN in May, passed NCLEX on 75 Qs (it's not that tough, guys), the only male in my class of 40, after another guy dropped out the day before classes began two years ago. Being the only guy was a bit of focus while in school (but not that much because I'm married), but working as an RN in med-surg it has absolutely no bearing on my career (well, almost none as some of the 90-year old ladies don't want a male nurse--but, believe me, that's OK with me). I just try to work harder, be more conscientious, give them kindness, do a better job. Stay with it. It all comes together once you start working.

n][v · Nov 23, 2005

Greetings all :)

2nd year male nursing student here. I'm from Coquitlam, BC. Canada.

31, married. Nursing will be my second degree.

So far, I'm loving it. God's directed me to the right field.

Now if you'll all excuse me i have some reading (on this forum) to catch up on :) cheers.

working hard · Nov 24, 2005

Well guys to let you know all though their are few males in nursing....those that are have an advantage 9 out 10 times they will get hired before a female ...not only due to their education but their abilty to lift more and less injuries, I my self had male nurse once when I had surgery he was wonderful, better than the female I had more polite and kind

dlhall · Nov 26, 2005

Hi my name is Dexter and I'm a corpsman in the US Coast Guard, and I'm currently in college working on my pre-req's for nursing. I understand that there are few male nurses, what about black male nurses in the field?

jefflpn · Dec 1, 2005

dl.... I am once again a nursing student after 13 almost 14 years..... going back for my RN,,,, first of all it has never been a bad thing for me to be a minority in the nursing field (a man) and in larger cities there are quite a few more than in rural areas ( I have lived in both) I am not black but one of the other mobility students in my class and a friend of mine and in Birmingham, Al there are a number of black male nurses. you should check out a website that I will try to find an post it for you that is for all minority nurses and I think you would like it....

dlhall · Dec 2, 2005

dl.... I am once again a nursing student after 13 almost 14 years..... going back for my RN,,,, first of all it has never been a bad thing for me to be a minority in the nursing field (a man) and in larger cities there are quite a few more than in rural areas ( I have lived in both) I am not black but one of the other mobility students in my class and a friend of mine and in Birmingham, Al there are a number of black male nurses. you should check out a website that I will try to find an post it for you that is for all minority nurses and I think you would like it....

I'm looking foward to the website, I just dont see a lot black nurses in Houston, TX, it shouldn't make a difference of your color or gender , but your chraracter, some people unfortunatley dosen't see that way. Here is a good website:http://minoritynurse.com/

MaleRNstudent21, ASN, CNA, RN · Dec 15, 2005

I'm going to school now to obtain my ADN. As you speak of rare number count me. I'am a African American male and 21yrs of age. I have thought alot about how far I'm going to continue my education. Most definite I want to get my BSN and someday even further my education to become a CRNA. Like many males coming into the field of study I feel a lot of negative vibes. But, guys we can all become LPN's or RN's reguardless of our gender. Wish the best of luck to you all!

mtreyes · Dec 15, 2005

just got my BSN degree

br107 · Dec 15, 2005

31. bachelors in an unrelated degree. career changer. was pleasantly surprised when i showed up to an intro to nursing class (for those considering nursing, not those already in the program) at the local community college to see, out of a class of about 40, that there were about 6 guys, about 10 bachelors degree holders, and a good number of career changers and assorted other "older" students. also talked to a nurse who told me that new hires at her hospital are split up about 50/50 male/female! sure makes me feel a lot more comfortable about being a male nurse!

Cal-ell · Dec 19, 2005

I'm one of five male nursing students out of 32. The gals are crazy to each other........they back stab each other, but since I am a guy, they kinda leave me out of it............anyone else notice stuff like that?

rchamp59 · Dec 22, 2005

Glad to see you guys.
I think it will be slightly to my advantage to be the only guys amongst a bunch of women, but im also slightly scared by it.

ARe you doing any volunteer work now? The ratio is about the same, so it can make you feel more comfortable. I will enter a masters entry program in June and the ratio will be from 8-12%. We will stand out, so I guess there can be some pressure because of it, but no worries. Good luck to you.

rchamp59 · Dec 22, 2005

hey
I'm glad to see so many guys on this board. I am totally FREAKED out that I will be alone in my nursing classes (we have 250 seats, only 12 are guys) and I don't want to sit by myself everyday because I don't want to talk about hair or nails.
You wont have to talk about nails or hair. Talk about the classwork, you all have that in common. They will be very comfortable with you there, so stay serious about your studieds and you will make many friends. Good luck, it is great to see someone who knows what they want to do at such a young age.