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Also how do you think the public views male nurses? Might sound like a stupid question but I'm not in the field so I have no clue.
Hmmm How do I feel about Male Nurses.
Well they feel like any other male I have felt up. In or out of my career.
Now why is it that we are talking about this again and why is this such a point to be sharpened on the grindstone?
There should be No problem on anyone quailified as a Nurse to do the Nursing job.
I could care less if a Cyclospe came in as long as it was quailified, I could care less what body parts were dangling.
How many times will this topic be brought up? Can someone clean off the old memos from the 1970's with the sterotypes and the ways to keep your Dr happy , and post the new memos on 500 ways to increase nurses abilities with the 500 New medicare cut backs.
Just a thought
Zoe:roll
Hmm, abrenrn, sounds like some bitterness creeping in.
The Male RNs and RNstudents out there that I've met while working or in class, certainly didn't seem to join because they wanted people to say how special they were. They enjoyed the profession, and seemed to have the same reasons I'm working in the field, and studying to get my RN.
Anyone joining because they want some praise, would soon burn out and leave. Praise is short-lived. Feeling good about a job well done, and perhaps making a difference in someones otherwise low-point in life (hospital stay-especially in ICU), well, that lasts a lot longer. I don't need someone to say thanks, or a pat on the back to know I've made some difference.
I usually manage to get a smile or 'hi JR' out of my patients, and that says it all for me. I've been in emergency services and in long-term services for more than 13 yrs, so I think I'm qualified to say my piece, as regards males.
I think Anne meant *some* guys go into nursing to be a 'little prince'...(and they do ) just like *some* females go into nursing to meet docs. Most of us who have had long careers went into nursing for the RIGHT reasons I bet.
There are minor prejudices and stereotypes everywhere to be overcome..it's the human condition. The pretty perky young blonde nurse may be stereotyped as a bimbo by some. The young male may be questioned as to sexual preference by some closeminded individual.
As for me I enjoy working with 'good nurses' of all shapes, sizes, gender, ethnicity, etc....if they're good nurses they generally find they are welcomed into the fold. Dedication, team spirit and a sense of humor can eventually overcome most petty prejudices I've found.
I believe the huge majority (95% or more) of nurses feel the same.
nursedawn67, LPN
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A nurse is a nurse, male.....female......race.....religion...doesn't matter as long as they know there job and are caring.