Published May 12, 2006
Raymond CA
50 Posts
I have problems with the image of nurses and the assumptions people make about them.
I've met plenty of driven, multitalented, ambitious people who want to help patients in different and more comprehensive ways than a doctor could.
But I don't care about negative images. I will achieve my goals, despite how many comments from ignorant people I get to the contrary. Posters like this help kick those stereotypes in the ***.
Descriptions of the above guys, from left to right:
Sang Kim RNCardiac Telemetry NurseSnowboarder
Terry Misener RN, PhDDean, School of NursingRetired Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Yuri Chavez RN, CRNANurse Anesthetist2:54 LA Marathon
Roland Jomerson RNPost Anesthesia Recovery NurseDecorated Vietnam Combat Medic and Retired Major, U.S. Army
Don Mucciprosso RNPoison Specialist NurseHarley Rider
Walter Moore, Jr. RNIntensive Care Unit NurseU.S. Navy Seal Team One
Bill Maddalena SNStudent Nurse3rd Degree Black Belt Kenpo
L. Rey Ariola RNCardiology NurseRugby Right Prop
Jason Scott Carrick SNStudent NurseBasketball Power Forward
SueBee RN-BSN
232 Posts
This is wonderful !!!
Drysolong
512 Posts
Interesting!
I hope you guys don't take over! ?
sunnyjohn
2,450 Posts
Looks like an interesting campaign. I think a litttle testosterone will go A LONG way in the nursing profession.
Look at Tweety, Timothy, Corvette Guy and Zenman, 4 of my heros!
As a chick, I'm thrilled to see more men in the profession!
Do any of the guys in this campaign post here?
-Midget-
230 Posts
I think this is a great campaign, and I was surprised when I found out it originated in Oregon!
stevenking, BSN, LPN, RN, EMT-B
102 Posts
Would loved to have seen an LPN included in the mix...I guess the stereotypes never die
japaho41
280 Posts
My perdiction here is that we will see more men going into to nursing as our country continues to eliminate manufacturing jobs and corporate downsizing continues. Nursing jobs will be on the rise for the next few decades. There are still some that are stuck on a stigma of what a nurse looks like instead of a person who is a qualified caretaker. This is a good ad to show the public and promote males in nursing.
Corvette Guy
1,505 Posts
sunnyjohn said:Looks like an interesting campaign. I think a litttle testosterone will go A LONG way in the nursing profession.Look at Tweety, Timothy, Corvette Guy and Zenman, 4 of my heros!As a chick, I'm thrilled to see more men in the profession!
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Medwynn
172 Posts
I am. Cool poster.
There will be more men in the field but as it stands, there aren't that many who are applying for nursing school. Take for instance. We have 5 males out of 56 students. 10% ... sounds like the norm right?
jhawks83
10 Posts
As of like 2 years ago the nation avg or male nurses was 5%. I am thinking it is probably getting closer to 10 though from hearing numbers of males in nursing school. I have my first orientation for nursing school on the 22nd Ill try and remember to relay how many guys out of 55 we have. I know at least 1, yay me.
I wonder if I can get one of thes posters for my wall and to send to my brother??? He'd make and EXCELLENT nurse!