Being around alot of women....Pros and Cons

GtownhoyasDC · Aug 6, 2010

I'll remember to try to keep all of these ideas in mind...

With some of the posts, it seems that it's hell working with all females, which I could expect it to be at times. I'm pretty sure I can avoid the drama. I'm a laid back person, and tend to stay clear from all the gossip. I'll just try to surround myself with classmates that are about handling business and get through nursing school...

GtownhoyasDC · Aug 6, 2010

Also folks, would you recommend dating another nurse? And it's not necessarily someone in the same class, but maybe just in the same school that you are? The way this is, I might have to hold back on dating a nurse til I'm a CNA...

And, considering some of the comments read, would the females classmates that don't want to deal with the constant female drama that can happen would rather team up with a male? If so, I'll do just fine....

That Guy, BSN, RN, EMT-B · Aug 6, 2010

Nother nurse is fine, just different units

Ive rolled through school with a few girls and were partners with them the entire time. One in particular was my assessment partner that we did everything ( IV's, injections, practice wound packing on my toaster, etc etc ) and we have become great friends through the whole thing being accepted to work at the same hospital/unit when we are done.

Intern67 · Aug 6, 2010

Well, I won't be in nursing school for another few semesters, but at times I can't wait being a male being around alot of women, especially considering that i'm only 19...

Young man, the best advice anyone could give to you would be to, um, keep quiet. If you put your foot in your mouth early in nursing school, you will have a very long and difficult time ahead of you.

As you take your prereqs, you will find a lot of opportunity to be around a lot of women as peers and as instructors. Keep your mouth shut, your ears open, pay attention and you will learn how to navigate this new situation. Or don't - your classmates (male and female) will let you know when you step in it and you will learn one way or another.

I'm a straight male in nursing school and have zero problem spending a lot of time with my female classmates. Just like I have had zero problems working as a CNA and Home Health Aide as one of the few guys around.

I have learned a lot from my female classmates, coworkers and superiors and have developed some amazing friendships. Those girls in my class (yes I call them girls, even the ones over 50) are my colleagues and my peers. We have gone through some scary stuff together and it brought us closer. We look out for each other; they are my support system and I am part of theirs.

I cannot wait for this year to start so we can continue this trip into the nursing profession.

Good luck!

GtownhoyasDC · Aug 6, 2010

Young man, the best advice anyone could give to you would be to, um, keep quiet. If you put your foot in your mouth early in nursing school, you will have a very long and difficult time ahead of you.
As you take your prereqs, you will find a lot of opportunity to be around a lot of women as peers and as instructors. Keep your mouth shut, your ears open, pay attention and you will learn how to navigate this new situation. Or don't - your classmates (male and female) will let you know when you step in it and you will learn one way or another.
I'm a straight male in nursing school and have zero problem spending a lot of time with my female classmates. Just like I have had zero problems working as a CNA and Home Health Aide as one of the few guys around.
I have learned a lot from my female classmates, coworkers and superiors and have developed some amazing friendships. Those girls in my class (yes I call them girls, even the ones over 50) are my colleagues and my peers. We have gone through some scary stuff together and it brought us closer. We look out for each other; they are my support system and I am part of theirs.
I cannot wait for this year to start so we can continue this trip into the nursing profession.
Good luck!

Thanks for your post Intern67! I'll definitely take that to heart. I'm usually a reserved guy, but I really do hope I get something out of this, and its not necessarily scoring with the women...I do hope to have some great friendships down the road, and have each other's back. I don't want to have a rough going throughout nursing school, so thanks for the advice. As long as I can run into people that have the same goals as me, I'll should be fine...

GtownhoyasDC · Aug 6, 2010

Nother nurse is fine, just different units
Ive rolled through school with a few girls and were partners with them the entire time. One in particular was my assessment partner that we did everything ( IV's, injections, practice wound packing on my toaster, etc etc ) and we have become great friends through the whole thing being accepted to work at the same hospital/unit when we are done.

That's encouraging...

And that's what up! Congrats... :yeah:

If I could end up in a similar situation, that'll be great. Don't know the odds, but that's nice to hear....

Brighten · Aug 6, 2010

There will be more dudes than you think. It isn't a complete calm fest. Its more like a jambalaya (heavy on the calms though).

SomedayIWillBe · Aug 6, 2010

Am I the only woman who loves working with all women? :lol: I have worked in all kinds of environments, but at my current company it is all women and I love it. However, I have always gotten along with coworkers, classmates, whoever.

I think it's what you make of it. I just always remember that even if I really dislike someone, I am perfectly capable of getting along with them one shift at a time. If THEY have an attitude problem, I just ignore it. Some people disagree, feel that standing up for onesself at all times is necessary. What I think? Who cares if someone thinks I am passive or weak. Did I just keep myself from having to deal with someone? Yes. Do I care what they think about me? Not really. Am I staying under the radar? Yes...perfect. :up:

ilikesharpthings · Aug 6, 2010

I think that you would be better off to go into school and work without preconceived ideas about what your coworkers will act like or be like simply based on their gender. One of the most dramatic people in my nursing class of 40 was one of the 5 guys. My female friend was probably the most laid back. Just get to know people for who they are.

bonn_bai · Aug 6, 2010

We should all be open to people proving they are not drama queens - both guys and girls. To preconceive an individual will act a certain way is wrong, but at the same time to act like general patterns in behavior don't exist is stupid. Don't expect people to act right or wrong - just know that you will be better off to guard yourself until you learn whether people are/are not drama queens.

OB-nurse2013, BSN, RN · Aug 6, 2010

Hey I'm sure it will be great :) We woman are not so bad, quite nice and helpful actually. I read someone write not to date your classmates but I have to say a good friend of mine went into nursing and he met his wife there....so you never know... Although I don't think they made things serious until after they both had graduated. Have fun-I would if I was going to a male dominated field lol :smokin:

Nurse Connie · Aug 6, 2010

Am I the only woman who loves working with all women? :lol: I have worked in all kinds of environments, but at my current company it is all women and I love it. However, I have always gotten along with coworkers, classmates, whoever.
I think it's what you make of it. I just always remember that even if I really dislike someone, I am perfectly capable of getting along with them one shift at a time. If THEY have an attitude problem, I just ignore it. Some people disagree, feel that standing up for onesself at all times is necessary. What I think? Who cares if someone thinks I am passive or weak. Did I just keep myself from having to deal with someone? Yes. Do I care what they think about me? Not really. Am I staying under the radar? Yes...perfect.

I'm exactly the same way, I have rarely had problems with other women. I find it very sad that there is such a negative attitude towards women in school and in the workplace. Yes, there is drama, there is cattiness but I think that has to do more with the type of PERSON they are, not just because they are women. Just my 2 cents.