Re: Womens interest in male nurses

Originally Posted by johny1

I am a nursing student, currently studying to be an RN. I am really enjoying the experience, however I have an issue that is concerning me.

When chatting up women and the conversation comes up about what I do, and I reply studying nursing, their eyes widen and the mood seems to change. This is not related to women in the field but those outside. As soon as I utter the word nurse, I seem to go from a confident manly guy to a nice guy to them. I know women want confident manly sort of men, but women also say they like a man to be sensitive and caring. Can’t a male nurse be sensitive and manly? Do these women see nurses as somewhat effeminate, at worst gay?
If a woman is able to climb the corporate ladder and make big money in business and still have sex appeal, does a man need to limit himself to traditional masculine roles to prove his maleness and be attractive to women or can he do a traditionally feminine job of helping and caring for people.

I understood that when women refer to equality, it is for both men and women. They it’s a great idea for men to be nurses, but individually, their actions seem to speak louder than their words.

I would be very interested in your opinions on this both guys and girls

Allright. I've kept silent 'till now. I'm in school now, surrounded by LOTS of young, cute, smart girls. I'm usually the only guy in class. I am mid 30's, receeding hairline, not ugly but not Brad Pitt. I have more opportunities for relationships (physical or long term) than I can handle right now. The secret? Be proud of who you are and don't ask for approval from the world. Act like a man and don't apologize to anyone for who you are and what you do. If you doubt yourself or don't like who you are you will turn women (and men) off faster than bad breath or B.O. If you are confident, cocky, and funny, you can be a n otherwise average looking guy and have ample opportunities for intimacy at any level you want. Just be interesting. Be a man.

Re: Womens interest in male nurses

I'm a male and I am straight, not gay and I am happy to be a nurse, I think I am manly, but I am very nice, kind and caring. I think girls like it when a guy is a nurse because it shows they care and can listen to issues. Also, many guys act all rought and tough, so I think girls find it attractive. :]

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I'm a male, straight, and I've been told that I'm stock build. Yes, I hear stereotypes that male in nursing field are mostly gay, but it's not true when they hear that I'm a male nurse. The field is rapidly changing, and I see all types of men, and they are not all gay. Just be proud of who you are.

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Dude,

Women are not interested in Mr. Sensitive, Down play being MR Sensitive and be yourself.
Mr sensitive is weak, cries, gets beat up in a fight. Dont lose your masculinity because your a RN
If a chick is that ignorant that she could be with a man who is both a man and sensitive, then it is her loss, but chicks are instinctively attracted to macho men.

I dont make up human nature, like it or not that is the way it is. I suggest you tell girls that you meet that your in the healthcare field, then after a while you tell them that your a RN student, they will have gotten to know you for you, and not for being mr sensitive. all mr sensitive can have is friends. and you know what i mean

Re: Womens interest in male nurses

Originally Posted by patrick1rn

Dude,

all mr sensitive can have is friends. and you know what i mean

Sounds to me like someone got the speech, the one that starts with: "I love you like a brother......"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cool thread.. great topic.

Sheesh.. I'm ex-military, and a whole bunch of other 'manly' stuff, and nursing is not only the toughest
sport I have been involved with, some of the 'toughest' characters I have run into were nurses..

Oddly enough, I used to partner with another guy who was also ex-military..etc. etc.. and when we would
'fill in' for teams, he and I would really give great service to our patients..I guess I am saying that on the surface, it appeared he was quite the 'lady's man' (whereas I am Mr. Married..very happily, I might add) yet, I was
quite pleased at his eagerness to really give that extra 'sweet touch' to our patients.

It was kind of funny going cave diving and to our regular poker game, then tackling that pesky
diaper.

Re: Womens interest in male nurses

Originally Posted by patrick1rn

Dude,

Women are not interested in Mr. Sensitive, Down play being MR Sensitive and be yourself.
Mr sensitive is weak, cries, gets beat up in a fight. Dont lose your masculinity because your a RN
If a chick is that ignorant that she could be with a man who is both a man and sensitive, then it is her loss, but chicks are instinctively attracted to macho men.

I dont make up human nature, like it or not that is the way it is. I suggest you tell girls that you meet that your in the healthcare field, then after a while you tell them that your a RN student, they will have gotten to know you for you, and not for being mr sensitive. all mr sensitive can have is friends. and you know what i mean

I WHOLLY agree with women not wanting the Mr. Sensitive guy.

However, the loud, boastful, MANLY guys are full of %^&*. The REALLY dangerous men are the ones you never see coming. Those that act tough might be physically strong but they are still pansies. Their only advantage is strength. How many tough guys have I seen go down out of the misguided belief that strength and manliness = winning. ROFL

all mr sensitive can have is friends. and you know what i mean

ROFL. Sooo true. ROFL

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The part of the country that I live in tends to cater to male nurses, and the male nurses really eat it up. They are cocky as hell, and the women love them. Well...except for us older nurses that think he is what he is...cocky. We aren't impressed with that.
This is where I live...and the hospital I work at. Please..I know it's not like that everywhere.

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I dont see anything wrong with male nurses if the man is an attractive one nothing would make me look at them any different. Male nurses are sexy to me anyway, if they are gay their gonna definetely look gay but if their masculine no matter what their gonna look cool to me. Just my opinion.

Re: Womens interest in male nurses

Originally Posted by Hygiene Queen

I always said that when I get old and I'm in the nursing home or hospital, I'm going to pinch all those cute male nurse butts I can't pinch now!
If I end up divorced, which it looks like I will, I would definitely look for a male nurse to hang with!
H-O-T-T!!!!!

And you wonder why nursing is often not seen as a profession if the members of out profession are only seen as sexual objects, to be touched at will.

It is people like me , who tolerate people like you, for how you bring down our profession