Male Nursing Students

tropicbound · Dec 17, 2004

I'm 43 and just finishing my pre-nursing classes (just microB to go). After years in the corporate world and that last 10 in Dot Coms, I got tired of helping businesses as opposed to helping people. When I decided to pursue my RN, the reactions were mixed, but mostly supportative. I DO think it helps that I'm in California where there are fewer stigmas associated with ... everything.

My wife was mixed, but supportative. In-laws wonder why I need a new career and don't just "get a normal job". My son (15) was concerned with the the gay image. My daughter (21) was totally supportative. My sister thought it was great.

But most importantly, I think it's fantastic!

simple500 · Dec 19, 2004

:rolleyes: i'm glad to here from you guys! i love your comments about male nursing. i think it's great to have a male nurse! sometimes they are more caring than the womens!:chuckle :chuckle

jaimealmostRN · Dec 19, 2004

Let me just say that male nurses are great! My sexy bf is one, ex-police officer, and there is NOTHING feminine about him! He, and the other males I have worked with, are extremely intelligent, caring and true assets to their depts. Keep up the good work guys! :)

MZachry · Dec 19, 2004

There is nothing wrong with male nurses, as there is nothing wrong with female Dr.'s. I'm sure the whole stigma thing comes from when women couldn't go to college, and only worked to aid the Dr.

We are, or should be, way past that era!

I guess, eventually, someone with a problem with it will come up with a "politically correct" name to suit both genders as with the stewardess to flight attendant name change! :chuckle

z's playa · Dec 19, 2004

:rolleyes: i'm glad to here from you guys! i love your comments about male nursing. i think it's great to have a male nurse! sometimes they are more caring than the womens!:chuckle :chuckle

how about just as caring as the.....ahem...womens! :chuckle :chuckle

agent · Dec 22, 2004

Let me just say that male nurses are great! My sexy bf is one, ex-police officer, and there is NOTHING feminine about him! He, and the other males I have worked with, are extremely intelligent, caring and true assets to their depts. Keep up the good work guys! :)

Another canidate nurse here waiting to get signed up

Doug85 · Dec 22, 2004

I'm going to be a male nurse and don't feel awkward at all! I'm a masculine guy and no one has even flinched when I told them that nursing was what I wanted to do. I can't wait to get into nursing school after my pre-reqs though.

Roseyposey · Dec 22, 2004

How about JUST as caring as the.....ahem...womens! :chuckle :chuckle

Yep, us "womens" can be pretty caring, too.

Oregon Runner · Dec 28, 2004

at the BSN program i hope to get into next fall, finishing the pre reqs this spring, There are 150 students, ten are guys. thats 15 to 1. i dont know about you but that sounds pretty nice to me. My freinds are usually envious after i tell them that. haha

agent · Dec 30, 2004

I get a mixed bag of comments.

Some people tell me how wise I am for making this decision and I will be very successful.

Others try not to mock me while they churn up visions of women in candy striper uniforms.

Doug85 · Dec 30, 2004

I get a mixed bag of comments.
Some people tell me how wise I am for making this decision and I will be very successful.
Others try not to mock me while they churn up visions of women in candy striper uniforms.

How old are you?

CHAZZY BABY! · Dec 31, 2004

I'm 43 and just finishing my pre-nursing classes (just microB to go). After years in the corporate world and that last 10 in Dot Coms, I got tired of helping businesses as opposed to helping people. When I decided to pursue my RN, the reactions were mixed, but mostly supportative. I DO think it helps that I'm in California where there are fewer stigmas associated with ... everything.
My wife was mixed, but supportative. In-laws wonder why I need a new career and don't just "get a normal job". My son (15) was concerned with the the gay image. My daughter (21) was totally supportative. My sister thought it was great.
But most importantly, I think it's fantastic!

Hey dont worry about what others think about your career choice. If this is what you wanna do then go for it! Im a male nursing student and there aint a gay bone in my body. I think subconsciencely im in it to meet the ladies. I love all you females out there!!!!!