Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

Danp · Dec 27, 2015

Hi I am a Male Nurse and I meet my wife at the Hospital and she is a Doctor . .We both work at the same Hospital. Only 3% of the Nursing staff are Male Nurses. Thank you Dan

dianearc, BSN, RN · Dec 27, 2015

I think nursing is a great career if you're looking for a husband. I don't mean at the workplace/hospital only. But outside the workplace as well or even online (online dating). The career sets you apart from other women, for most suitors. Majority of men value a woman who's smart, with a sense of compassion and a career that is marketable nationwide & worldwide; with an income threshold that makes you valuable in any partnership/marriage. I don't know any nurse that does not have suitors vying to propose. All my nursing friends are married and have great men that treat them well. Ideally, if I didn't know any better, this would probably be an additional reason to join the career....to be marketable for marriage.

Ps: I know this post may sound very irrational to some people; but it's the truth. Find a survey that lists nurses to be those that are either married or involved, never single.

calivianya, BSN, RN · Dec 28, 2015

I don't think it's an easy career to meet a SO, really - but if you do, it will probably provide the best quality of life for you both. I mean, you could literally both get paid to travel and vacation all over the country. I wish I was dating a nurse - we would be travel nurses for sure.

Libby1987 · Dec 28, 2015

I thought the question was about a higher potential for meeting men as a nurse in a healthcare workplace, I didn't think it was about nurses meeting and marrying other nurses.

LVN2RNMom, ASN, BSN, LVN · Dec 28, 2015

I wouldn't object to dating a co-worker but have not done so yet. As long as we had a mutual understanding, I would be ok with it.

HDFXDWGRN · Dec 28, 2015

Maybe this has already been said, but I think it is easier to meet women. :)

SmilingBluEyes · Dec 28, 2015

Actually, I found the military the place to meet men....................many, many men. It's not why I joined, but there were many guys around to date; being female was an advantage for me. Many military men are not a marriage material, but a lot more were. It's where I met my husband of 27 years. Nursing is so limited. Most nurses are women and it's not like you can expect to date patients (eww)--- (or doctors, who mostly date OTHER doctors or are infamous cheats).

If you are just looking to meet men, nursing may very well disappoint you.

bag003, BSN · Dec 28, 2015

I met my boyfriend when we were in nursing school together. I've been told im extremely fortunate because i'm able to talk to him about things and actually have him understand everything im saying:specs:

Epiphany2000 · Dec 28, 2015

As others have indicated, there is certainly potential for meeting someone at a hospital or other healthcare related workplace. Clearly, it's the guys that have the advantage in terms of male:female ratio, but anything is possible. People that work in hospitals tend to be stable and career oriented people, so it beats meeting people at bars and clubs IMHO.

As always, just be cautious yet open to new experiences (kinda like nursing).

Good luck!

chinny7150 · Dec 28, 2015

Yes, my husband of 16 years. He was my patient for a whole week, then after another year he was my patient again. I was totally professional with him while working, but yet did have a secret crush. Well, we met again a few months later-not at the hospital, but in town and had coffee. Saw each other as friends for 5 years, and then married. Was meant to be.

cagjlg · Dec 29, 2015

I met my boyfriend when we were in nursing school together. I've been told im extremely fortunate because i'm able to talk to him about things and actually have him understand everything im saying:specs:

And probably doesn't gag when you talk about procedures being done, cool wounds, or anything thing else that goes on at work! I am not allowed to have coworkers for dinner anymore! LOL

tenjuna, MSN · Dec 29, 2015

Speaking as a straight male nurse, I can honestly say it's not even easy to meet a woman, so I imagine it's not any easier for anyone else. All of the long hours and stress are not great aphrodisiacs. Just like anywhere else it's about meeting the right person at the right time.