I have not been in this profession for long but then i can see that we have made it women's profession and then is not helping that much ,especially in my country and other few countries.
The male figure in this profession would be awesome because of their inherent natural ability in handling physical situation ranging from carrying of patients in the carriers, wheeling them into the hospitals and wards,helping in shifting them on bed when they are immobile and other activities that are tedious.
I appeal to our men to come join us and make the health sector and the nursing profession sweeter.lets make it a profession for all that is my take amongst other things they can do for us..
Dany, some of what Purple_roses has described has been already happening over the years, at least in the Northeast. For example, my husband's thesis was actually "Men in Nursing," and that was almost 15 years ago. Progress takes time (the fact that his paper has been referenced hundreds of times is a more-than-promising thing as it demonstrates that other students are delving into this topic).
And he did speak to my son's preschool class [emoji4].
But that's the thing, it takes time. Not sign-on bonuses and grants to those just because they have a member. That's beyond infuriating.
Hi pixirose,
Very well. Let's scrap the idea. It was only a suggestion, nothing I had a vested interest in. I know it would work, but it also would be unfair for women. So not a good idea. Thank you for your comments.
However, if you are ever one of my patients I will gladly pass you on to the nearest male nurse, regardless of his expertise.
Well... How did that got personal so fast? There is little sense in insisting on providing care for someone who's not comfortable with the person offering it. It only erodes trust and makes it unpleasant for all parties involved.
Well... How did that got personal so fast? There is little sense in insisting on providing care for someone who's not comfortable with the person offering it. It only erodes trust and makes it unpleasant for all parties involved.
Dany
Not personal. Just don't want you to be uncomfortable.
I was warned in nursing school that men in nursing would be sought after to do the "heavy lifting." I'm happy to get the slide board (or large plastic bag if no board available), Sabina lift, Viking XL lift, adjust the height of the bed to a proper working height to slide, stand, or lift your patient off the bed, floor, toilet, etc. I won't risk my back without these devices or good body mechanics. Any nurse in the business long enough knows the value of these devices and proper body mechanics.
I'm not as compassionate or sensitive as the girls; never will be. Nowadays, I'm OK doing the heavy lifting or wrestling a patient because I can and the girls appreciate it and, in so doing, recognize the difference between men and women. I like being a guy in a predominantly girl profession.
I'm not as compassionate or sensitive as the girls; never will be. Nowadays, I'm OK doing the heavy lifting or wrestling a patient because I can and the girls appreciate it and, in so doing, recognize the difference between men and women. I like being a guy in a predominantly girl profession.
*throws my bra onstage*
Oops, sorry. Thought this was the "creeper" thread.
Dany102
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Hi pixirose,
Very well. Let's scrap the idea. It was only a suggestion, nothing I had a vested interest in. I know it would work, but it also would be unfair for women. So not a good idea. Thank you for your comments.
Dany