Re: What do you think of this suggestion?

No need to retract anything. Asking questions is fine.

I share your distaste for political correctness because it often contains an element of coercion and intimidation, and it IS often just a few blowhards creating a lot of hassle for many others who don't share their narrow view of the situation. But changing something from within because it says things better or more clearly or in a more consistent manner--that's a whole 'nother animal.

Hope you visit the forum more often, no matter what it's called.

Re: What do you think of this suggestion?

I think "Men in Nursing" is a positive change. Not a big deal, but a small deal that's easily fixed, so why not fix it.

Also, some of my favorite people are "girls," and I try every day to be more like them. In some ways.

Re: What do you think of this suggestion?

Originally Posted by nursemike

I think "Men in Nursing" is a positive change. Not a big deal, but a small deal that's easily fixed, so why not fix it.

Also, some of my favorite people are "girls," and I try every day to be more like them. In some ways.

Mike, you ROCK!

Re: What do you think of this suggestion?

...I visit this forum everyday and honestly wouldn't have noticed the change if it hadn't been pointed out in this thread...


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Re: What do you think of this suggestion?

I'm speaking now as a member of allnurses.com and NOT as a "moderator":

I've been "male" since I was born but a nurse only for a few.

Personally, I'm ok with the term "nurse" as a description of my profession.
I am a "nurse". It is what I do.


However, I DO think that "Men in Nursing" relates better than "Male Nursing".
Some might argue that it's all 'semantics'. Still others may argue that it's 'irrelevant' or 'pointless'.

I humbly disagree.
I for one support the change.

Not just because I think it is more appropriate but also because I'm hoping it will encourage many MORE of my female colleagues to chime in with their ideas and opinions.

Originally Posted by rn/writer

"hemi-powered, semi-automatic, laser-guided health missles,"

You DO know that THAT is going to be plastered on my name badge now, don't you?


cheers,

Re: What do you think of this suggestion?

Personally, I'm thinking about giving "fluffy love bunny" a shot. Dignity isn't everything.

Re: What do you think of this suggestion?

It does not matter what you call the thread! Lets remember what makes us different than our wonderful bueatiful intelligent counterparts! (not disrespect intended ladies). We are guys and we dont care what we are called! We go to work do our jobs and we dont ***** about the small stuff!

Re: What do you think of this suggestion?

To be quite honest, I did not even realize that there WAS a name change to this forum. If I had not seen this thread I would have never realized Male Nursing was changed to Men in Nursing. There goes to show you how significant or insignificant mind you those little things are to me. As far as I am concerned, a nurse is a nurse and end of story.

Originally Posted by elkpark

I worked years ago with a "nurse who happened to male" who, when asked, "Oh, are you a male nurse?" used to reply v. pleasantly, "No, I take care of females, too." I always liked that response.

I gotta remember that one, LMAO!