Men in Nursing

I wouldn't say there is an advantage for men but they do balance out estrogen levels on shifts (per my female peers) and have unique skill sets especially those as second career RNs. You'll find more men in ICU, ED and OR.

What is the outlook for men in nursing? I have heard previously that males are more desirable as employees because of physical strength and that they don't need to take as long of a maternity leave. I also realize that men are the minority currently and does that affect the eligibility of males to be hired?

Men don't take any maternity leave at all:roflmao:

maternity paternity tomato tomahto.

We just call it FMLA (fimla). I don't recall hearing it called "maternity leave" in a long time!

It's an advantage in some specialties for sure. It might be a disadvantage on a med-surg unit if they might smell the ambition and desire to move to the ER/OR/ICU in a year. Experience is still the key regardless.

Just curious- Why do you ask? Are you considering gender re-assignment?

The outlook for men is nursing is similar to the outlook for any nurse:

Work hard, develop a good reputation, keep working on your skills. You will create your own outlook.

The outlook for this male nurse is pretty good. I have TNCC, CCRN, ACLS and PALS. In 11 years, I have called out sick only twice. Every day I walk through the door I am ready t0 work. I don't get involved in drama. Every day I show up, I do my job, advocate for patients, and support my team.

I work per diem, make the same as staff nurses, and take vacations when I want.

I like my job, and the outlook for this male nurse is great.

Your outlook is what you make of it, and had little to do with your gender.

Good luck, and congrats on graduating.

Looking forward to taking those 16 weeks paid maternal leave to support my wife lol

What is the outlook for men in nursing? I have heard previously that males are more desirable as employees because of physical strength and that they don't need to take as long of a maternity leave. I also realize that men are the minority currently and does that affect the eligibility of males to be hired?

I've actually known many male employees to take the maximum paternity leave.

Men don't take any maternity leave at all:roflmao:

In my state, men can apply for paid family leave, so they can help with the precious newborn.

We had a manager joke that she'd hire only men in future as she had six pregnant nurses all due within weeks of each other. Then we reminded her of paternity leave.

I really don't think the sex of the nurse matters. Are they competent is more important. No pay differences as we are unionized.

Just curious- Why do you ask? Are you considering gender re-assignment?

I'll bet there are new grads out there thinking, "If it will help me get a job ........"