Opinions of male nurses!!

[straba]

Hey folks, I'm a 33 y/o guy who will be starting a BSN program this Summer. Just wondering what your general opinion is of guys who go into nursing, or experiences you've had with male nurses. How many guys are in your program? Any advice for me? Thanks!!!!!

[straba]

Thanks for the replies everyone!! I have been a Medical Assistant in an urgent care clinic for the last 5 years, and (other than the occasional female pt who doesn't want a guy doing her ekg) i've yet to have a negative experience just because i'm a man. I've always been well received by pt's and I always have a great time with the gals that I work with. I am hoping to have at least one other guy in my class though (a little testosterone in the mix never hurts!) :chuckle I have orientation on Monday night, so we'll see.