Muslim Male (Student) Nurses? Any out there?

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I am 21 and will be starting Nursing School in Sep 09 in Canada. MMNs are rare and the profession is quite "taboo" from what i have heard.

Come on, there has to be at least a few... :icon_roll

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Specializes in Rehabilitation; LTC; Med-Surg.
I am 21 and will be starting Nursing School in Sep 09 in Canada. MMNs are rare and the profession is quite "taboo" from what i have heard.

Come on, there has to be at least a few... :icon_roll

Why is that a taboo?

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My bad, i meant uncommon, wrong choice of words there...

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brother, i'll be applying next year after i get my BS in bio.

shoulda seen the look on my mother's face when i first told her i wanted to be a nurse lol. my culture pretty much sees nurses as a predominately female position. she always said that i should be a doctor or an engineer, but when you are choosing your career you should follow your heart.

it was mostly my mom that cared about the whole male nursing thing. my dad thinks its cool

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I do not know of any Muslim students in my program, but I certainly wish that I did. I love to learn about other cultures, and such knowledge is beyond value in our chosen profession.

As a Jewish nursing student, I have had many opportunities to teach my fellows as well as learn from them. I hope that you remain encouraged to continue, as you will be a tremendous asset to our profession. The media hasn't done either of our peoples many favors, and as nurses, we will be in key positions to show the world that we too, are human, and we value the lives and well-being of other humans.

I wish you the very best in your education and the future.

--David

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I am not male but in terms of nursing, men tend to progress up the greasy pole quicker lol. In all fairness men usually tend to progress up the career ladder quicker.

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.
I am not male but in terms of nursing, men tend to progress up the greasy pole quicker lol. In all fairness men usually tend to progress up the career ladder quicker.

whats a greasy pole? i work with several male nurses and i am the charge nurse over them. they don't progress any faster than women in the nursing field..... i love the male nurses i work with , they are awesome in this female dominate job !! i work with mulim and jewish and catholic ectra nurses and doctors and we get along great. we are there for the patient, and our goal is to give good care. :yeah: good luck in your nursing school and keep us posted !!

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I am 21 and will be starting Nursing School in Sep 09 in Canada. MMNs are rare and the profession is quite "taboo" from what i have heard.

Come on, there has to be at least a few... :icon_roll

assalamu alaikum bro

mashallah its good to see another muslim male in nursing. totally know what you mean about the awkward pause after i tell people im a nurse ............... Oooh thats err nice...never worried me though. i finished my course in 2007. i know of at least two other brothers who also are nurses. well God willing you stick with it.

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Specializes in Long Term, Psych, Dementia, Rehab.

Well i am currently in a nursing program that has two muslim females. Both of their husbands came in to apply for the class starting next year.

Congrats on your decision to become a nurse.....

Nina, SPN

Graduating class of January 2010.....

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Just popping in to say Eid Mubarek.

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=) and Eid Mubaarak to you all too

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