Male CNM

[scribblerpnp]

I'm a PNP and work in a BSN program. Recently a student who is about to graduate came to talk to me about being a CNM. Prior the student was really considering NNP, but after the L&D rotation, is now considering CNM.

Though I don't feel it should be a problem, he is a male.

He is going to be a GREAT nurse, and he would be a GREAT CNM. But what will it be like for him realistically? We did talk about the sexism common to L&D, but when it comes down to it, OB's are male and female, why not CNMs?

I want to encourage him because I think it is silly to see such talent go to waste because of his gender. We did talk about him trying to shadow a local CNM to see if it is really his thing, but right now it is hard for him to have the timw with school and work and all. Of coursse he would need that L&D experience prior to attending school, and I hope he can get it.

Sadly we live in a rural area, and there are NO male CNM's to be found. DO any exist? Anyone work with male L&D nurses? Both our hospitals only have females on staff. I don't know if that is because the won't hire males (even though this is wrong), or if there was never the opportunity.

[CNM2B]

I know that there is a popular male CNM in the Pittsburgh, PA area. He is a Frontier grad, I believe. You might suggest that your student look him up and maybe contact him for some advice. Good luck!

[scribblerpnp]

DO you know the name? PM me if that would be better.

Thanks a bunch! We are in WV, but maybe he could do e-mail or phone interview?

[CNM2B]

I just sent you a PM with the info! Good luck!

[kalley]

I have also heard nothing but good things about the Male CNM in Pittsburgh. I hope that he doesn't let his gender get in his way of his dreams.

[scribblerpnp]

I e-mailed the student about the CNM in Pittsburgh. He is planning on following up! I just hope the CNM in Pitt e-mails him back. I think he could really do with some +encouragement from another guy!

[SiennaGreen]

We also have a much loved male CNM in Annapolis, MD. He attended the birth of my third baby and I wouldn't tradeit for anything. I believe (could be misinformed) that he did part of his training in the military an dhas been working at our local, free standing birth center for 10 years.

If you want info, let me know.

Personally, I wouldn't want to see his sex stop him. The birthing community needs all the competent, women centered birth attendants we can get!

[cnm in progress]

I e-mailed the student about the CNM in Pittsburgh. He is planning on following up! I just hope the CNM in Pitt e-mails him back. I think he could really do with some +encouragement from another guy!

I work with Patrick, and I know he'd be more than willing to talk to you and even let you shadow. If you have any trouble contacting him, PM me and I'll set you up.