Male going into nursing (hopefully)

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I won't bore you with a long narrative. I'm 24, graduated from UConn 2 years ago w/ a BA in history. Was in the school of nursing my freshman year but stupidly transferred out. Since then, I've been taking the pre-reqs for the MEIN program at UConn (applying in June) and the Second Bachelor's Program at UMass (just applied fingers crossed). Basically, I want to know if you guys think this is the right route to go in terms of education. I've been working as a CNA for the past year at a long term care facility and I love it. My undergrad GPA was 3.3 and I've been getting exclusively A's (and a couple A-'s) in genetics, nutrition, A&P I &II, microbiology and lifespan development. Last question is, will my gender help my chances at admittance? the only reason I ask is because I know that admissions people love diversity, and the field of nursing is predominately female. Thanks for any help you can provide.

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Specializes in LTC/ TCC/Hospice/Clinic Supervisor/Med-Surg.

I think this is a great idea, we need more male nurses, i work with about 4 male nurses at my facility on my wing. There's not enough male nurses, so let me be the first to welcome you.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Oh, please.

You are a nursing school applicant, period. Talk to any other nurse who happens to be male and they will tell you that they HATE the "male nurse" designation. Seriously, how would you feel if a female applicant edged you out of another program.....say, the rocket scientist program that's traditionally male.....just because she's full of estrogen?

Just apply without flaunting your testosterone. You will either qualify for acceptance or you won't. It will totally depend upon your qualification that have nothing to do with your gender.

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roser13,

I agree with you 100% and i hope that I get in because im a qualified canidate. The only reason I brought that up is because of the existance of quota-based programs like affirmative action (which I'm not a fan of). there's no doubt that women and minorities are the beneficiaries of these types of programs so i'm just asking, not hoping, if this would apply in my situation. Thank you guys for your help.

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roser13,

I agree with you 100% and i hope that I get in because im a qualified canidate. The only reason I brought that up is because of the existance of quota-based programs like affirmative action (which I'm not a fan of). there's no doubt that women and minorities are the beneficiaries of these types of programs so i'm just asking, not hoping, if this would apply in my situation. Thank you guys for your help.

So it's ok for you to benefit from affirmative action (because I'm not buying that you'd bother to ask about it if you really didn't care), but not for women and minorities, two groups that were routinely and legally discriminated against in the past?

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You are going along a good route. Those classes plus the CNA = a great idea.

I really hope that my sex has nothing to do with me getting into school. I hope that my school, and everyother one out there (other than those crazy lottery schools)admits soley on basis of merit without considering race, sex, citizenship, military service, age or disability.

That being said I do know of some schools (one of them just got ranked really really high in the latest ranking) that are trying to improve their enrollment of men. However being male does not make admittance easier, its just a tie breaker.

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In the program I'm applying to, it doesn't matter one iota if you are male or female. Applicants are accepted based solely on GPA and Teas scores.

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Sorry for bringing up the affirmative action thing, i know it's a hot button issue and gender should have nothing to do with admission.

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Specializes in Dialysis.

Based on what you describe you are already a strong candidate due to previous college experience, employment in a related field, and the number of pre-reqs you have completed. I don't think any preference will be given to your gender. And when you pass boards you will be a RN, period.

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In the program I'm applying to, it doesn't matter one iota if you are male or female. Applicants are accepted based solely on GPA and Teas scores.

6% of RNs are men....why do women get so territorial about nursing? Male doctors don't get territorial about female MDs!

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Edwinelahiggins,

Rock on dude! I hope you get accepted as a qualified candidate rather than because you're a man. It would really be awful if you arent able to hack it and drop out, effectively stealing a spot from a qualified applicant. That said- I do think underrepresented individuals deserve an extra glance if they are QUALIFIED. I hope you get a spot in the program of your choice. Your GPA suggests you've earned it.

I just got accepted today from my program of choice, I have a 3.5 in my prereqs and graduated with a 3.6 in a Bachelors program from another field. I work my tail off taking classes, working and raising a family. I dont feel I DESERVE a spot because of my academics- I feel that I EARNED that spot.

Good luck to you!

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