Decades ago when women were under-represented in allopathic medical schools the "medical community" got together and decided to make their medical school classes reflect the society in which they practice. (Affirmative action) The "medical community" has made great strides in this effort.
My question/curiosity/concern is why if RNs are presently comprised of only 6-7% men, and the "nursing community" is {really} interested in more men choosing a career in nursing then why don't nursing shcools do what medical schools chose to do DECADES ago and make their graduating classes reflect the society in which they practice? Hmmm...
Any thoughts or ideas please feel free to "ring in".
I am not recomending letting idiots into nursing school.
However, if the choice is between a man and a woman with all the same numbers would'nt the logical decision be to admit the man to increase the overall population of men in nursing?
Hmm...
I understand what you were suggesting, however, I was just stating why I am against AA of any kind to benefit anybody. That being said, in your above scenario, no I don't think that it should automatically go to the man. What I hope...all numbers being equal, there will be an interview, and hopefully the applicant that really wants to be a Nurse, not a pa or doctor or a second rate nurse, but the person who trully wants to add to this profession. That is who I'd like to see "get the spot." JMHO!
jb2u, ASN, RN
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I understand what you were suggesting, however, I was just stating why I am against AA of any kind to benefit anybody. That being said, in your above scenario, no I don't think that it should automatically go to the man. What I hope...all numbers being equal, there will be an interview, and hopefully the applicant that really wants to be a Nurse, not a pa or doctor or a second rate nurse, but the person who trully wants to add to this profession. That is who I'd like to see "get the spot." JMHO!