Males in Nursing: Improvement or Hindrance?

fergus51 · Jul 7, 2004

Nursing wants warm bodies. If you are a good guy, you'll be as welcome as a good gal would be. Some nurses think men in nursing will save the profession, others think they don't belong in certain areas (L&D, OB/GYN), but most could care less what you have between your legs, they care about what you have between your ears:)

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jul 7, 2004

Good luck in whatever you do!

Use the search option. There are pleny of discussions about men in nursing.

Basically, if you are a sincere and caring individual that wants to work very hard and is a team player. And you yourself don't look at your situation as "I'm male in a female dominated field" but rather "I'm a nurse amongst my peers" you'll do well.

:)

SmilingBluEyes · Jul 7, 2004

Nursing wants warm bodies. If you are a good guy, you'll be as welcome as a good gal would be. Some nurses think men in nursing will save the profession, others think they don't belong in certain areas (L&D, OB/GYN), but most could care less what you have between your legs, they care about what you have between your ears:)

this post hits it on the NOSE! Just be yourself and quit worrying about gender issues.

Firedawg03 · Jul 8, 2004

Nursing wants warm bodies. If you are a good guy, you'll be as welcome as a good gal would be. Some nurses think men in nursing will save the profession, others think they don't belong in certain areas (L&D, OB/GYN), but most could care less what you have between your legs, they care about what you have between your ears:)

Thanks for your candid feedback. That's how I look at it in that, if you come in, do your job 110%, it won't matter what gender you are. And believe me, I'm not so sure OB/GYN is where I'd want to be :chuckle

Agnus · Jul 9, 2004

If you want to be a nurse, go for it. No matter what field you go into there will always be someone who thinks you don't belong.

If you need a concensus you will not find it. If you don't you just might find it.

Rep · Jul 9, 2004

Basically, if you are a sincere and caring individual that wants to work very hard and is a team player. And you yourself don't look at your situation as "I'm male in a female dominated field" but rather "I'm a nurse amongst my peers" you'll do well.
:)

I totally agree. I am a male nurse. Based on my experience, I have not encounter any problems regarding my gender except in OB/Gyne, of course! :)

Todd SPN · Jul 9, 2004

Just being curious, how do you (or other ff's) view female firefighters?

Farkinott, RN · Jul 9, 2004

Just being curious, how do you (or other ff's) view female firefighters?

I used to work in a hospital that had alot of flaise fire alarm calls.. when the firies arrived the girls would literally drool! I would applaud an increase in female firies so I could do the same!

nursemike, ASN, RN · Jul 10, 2004

My experience (6 yrs health care, 1 yr nursing school) has been that it can feel a little strange, at times, especially coming from a sort of "macho" environment, but on the whole there are more pros than cons. I haven't encountered any gender-related negativity from co-workers, fellow students, or instructors, and really very little from patients. A few ladies will ask for a woman to help them, and you might see a patient's visitor looking a little askance, but in general I've felt received much as the opinions expressed here--it's a big job, and anyone who helps is welcome. I do have moments of culture-shock, but it's nothing serious and can be downright amusing.

And, hey, you know, if anybody questions your masculinity, you can always beat them up.

zenman · Jul 10, 2004

It's probably like females in the military. If someone is shooting at you, you are probably not thinking about the sex of your buddy as you both return fire! :rotfl:

barefootlady, ADN, RN · Jul 11, 2004

Go for it! Nursing needs good, dedicated, smart nurses, no matter female or male. Good luck.