TNBalloonist replied to TNBalloonist's topic in Male Students
Mike, Thank you so much. I will look into that book. We got into a very interesting conversation yesterday in class regarding Nurses vs. Male Nurses. And how much of the literature discusses the difference between the two. Unfortunate.
TNBalloonist replied to TNBalloonist's topic in Male Students
Elkpark, Thank you. I should not generalize with "all". Truely, not ALL nurses use the term male nurse. That is fascinating your father was a nurse in the 40's. Did he share stories about what it was like to be in a predominantly female business? ...
We all talk about being a "Male Nurse", as if that is different from being a non-used term "Female Nurse". I find it interesting that in the real world, I am not viewed as a male who is a nursing student, but a nursing student, period. In the walls o...
TNBalloonist replied to TNBalloonist's topic in Male Students
No, I disagree. Men have had to curve what we say. We can not even compliment a woman on a nice haircut or loss of weight without fear of sexual harrassment suits, but women can be sexist toward men. We just need greater understanding on all sides. A...
I am wondering if any one else is noticing this...male bashing by leaders in nursing. We had a mandatory Conference day last week. Our keynote speaker is a very influential leader in nursing. She made two comments which bother me, and seem to perpetu...
TNBalloonist replied to baedwards4's topic in Male Students
I am in Chattanooga. I may complain about the disparity, but overall, it is a wonderful program. Just hanging on til Monday afternoon. Tomorrow is Pharm final, then Med/Surg Monday. Seems like the semester just started and now it is over. Good luck o...
TNBalloonist replied to baedwards4's topic in Male Students
Well, I guess I do not feel bad. We have 10 guys and 27 ladies. We are the only class with so many men. I have however found it harder to be 41 and male in a class of 20ish year old women. Some call me Dad as I am the age of their fathers. Ewwww. I t...