Do men really have a better shot at finding a job?

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I am a man and just passed the NCLEX. Although I don't necessarily think it is a fair I am often told that I will have a much easier time finding a job than new grad woman. I can certainly see the benefit for certain units to have a male presence among the nursing staff (especially on psych units where patients can become aggressive and violent).

My question is whether or not this is the case. I am asking because in Massachusetts it is apparently very tough to find good nursing jobs right now. Everyone I know (woman) are having a hell of a time getting into hospitals. I'm considering looking out of state if this ends up being the case for me. I'm just curious about others experiences with this both for hope and just so I don't feel like I'm wasting my time trying to find a solid nursing job where I live.

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Specializes in ICU.

No. It's tough getting a job period. Me being a man has not helped one bit. Darn it.

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I think this is stuff of myth and legend, right up there with the Loch Ness monster, leprechauns and the nursing shortage.

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dang, I new it was too good to be true.

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I think this is stuff of myth and legend, right up there with the Loch Ness monster, leprechauns and the nursing shortage.

its says you have been a non-practicing nurse for a year...is this because of difficulty finding a job or for other reasons?

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its says you have been a non-practicing nurse for a year...is this because of difficulty finding a job or for other reasons?

The former.

In the interest of full disclosure however, I need to admit that I'm not in a position to quit my non healthcare related "day job" just yet and may be pursuing a species of nursing employment that no longer exists: Part-time evening and/or weekend work.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I am asking because in Massachusetts it is apparently very tough to find good nursing jobs right now. Everyone I know (woman) are having a hell of a time getting into hospitals. I'm considering looking out of state if this ends up being the case for me.
If you want to stay in the New England area, I have heard that Vermont is still hiring.
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thanks for the tip. I was thinking of trying Colorado if I do end up moving. I don't know what it is like there for jobs but I've always wanted to head out that way.

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According to the labor statistics rigjht now it is harder for a man to find a job than a woman and we as lso start off at less money now than women.

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thanks for the tip. I was thinking of trying Colorado if I do end up moving. I don't know what it is like there for jobs but I've always wanted to head out that way.

Maybe this is obvious, but just in case it's not, make sure you have a job lined up before actually moving anywhere.

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Maybe this is obvious, but just in case it's not, make sure you have a job lined up before actually moving anywhere.

haha, yeah it is obvious but thanks anyway.

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haha, yeah it is obvious but thanks anyway.

LOL good. It's strange how many people decide to just pick up and move without securing a job first.

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