Nurses General Nursing
Published Feb 8, 2003
charlescisco
24 Posts
i am a guy trying to go for my master in nursing, but my girlfriend said that she does not like nursing because it is for ladies /Females. Please what do you say.
cindyln
187 Posts
I say you need another girlfriend and go with what you want.Nursing is for males and females.
TNcanNURSE
118 Posts
I say that you should do what you are interested in. It isn't fair for her to start judging you negatively based on what occupation you choose. If my husband wanted to be a nurse then a nurse he would be. She should support you in whatever you choose.
altomga, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN
459 Posts
I agree with Cindy......you need a new girlfriend. She saying a lot about how she feels for you if she is saying nursing is for females only. Nursing is a job for both sexes. Some of the most macho men I know are nurses and darn good ones too!! We can't afford to lose another "nurse" period b/c his/her girlfriend doesn't like the job! Do what you want, follow your dream no partner is worth not following your heart's desire.
Good luck....you will always have SUPPORT here!!!!
Maybe she would be if happier if you took a nice "manly" job........Most garbage truck drivers are men, full service station attendants are usually men, how about a job at the local topless club as a bouncer? They're usually men also.
I'm just kidding!
Stargazer
859 Posts
Originally posted by charlescisco i am a guy trying to go for my master in nursing, but my girlfriend said that she does not like nursing because it is for ladies /Females. Please what do you say.
I can't even begin to count all the ways that is f'ed up. Not only do you need a new girlfriend, you need a smarter one. Perhaps you could find one in grad school.
Lpn2be
5 Posts
You have to go with what is in your heart and what makes you happy. Don't let a girlfriend stand in your way.
melsay, LPN
45 Posts
I'm w/ the rest of em. Get a new g/f. Ever stop to think she may be trying to discourage you b/c nursing is made up of 85% FEMALES, and she feels insecure about you being around mostly women all day? HMMMM......just a thought, I still say give her the boot:D
l.rae
772 Posts
ditch the chick.....imo...........LR
CANRN, MSN, RN
238 Posts
DANG!!! I better tell my brother!! He's a nurse!
Seriously, Nursing is not gender specific. As a matter of fact, there are few professions anymore that are.
I work with several male nurses and it's great!
Cindy
baseline
581 Posts
Originally posted by Stargazer Uh, if you're looking at getting your Master's, I'm assuming you already have a Bachelor's in Nursing. That seems a little late for your girldfriend to start objecting. Are you supposed to throw away not only your career but a 4-year degree to conform to her sexist, stereotypical, and incredibly outdated ideas of what a "real man" does? I can't even begin to count all the ways that is f'ed up. Not only do you need a new girlfriend, you need a smarter one. Perhaps you could find one in grad school.
Uh, if you're looking at getting your Master's, I'm assuming you already have a Bachelor's in Nursing. That seems a little late for your girldfriend to start objecting. Are you supposed to throw away not only your career but a 4-year degree to conform to her sexist, stereotypical, and incredibly outdated ideas of what a "real man" does?
Yep:D
sanakruz, ADN
735 Posts
Dump her.
Unless she's a manicurist. Then you two can have your nails done together after work and you'll have something to talk about.:imbar