Question for the fellas....

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I am asking this directly of the male RNs in this forum (not female sorry)...I am 2 months from getting my BSN and I am doing preceptor hours in an ER. The people in the ER seem to think I can get a job there after graduation easily...there is sooooo much negativity on this message board, but I have to say I feel more confident about getting a job being a guy and having a BSN + preceptor hours in ER. I am wondering if men have a slight (in reality possibly more than slight) advantage in securing employment as an RN in the current market. 6% of RNs are men...this seems like a serious minority.

EspanaRN.. Aren't you a moderator on another site? Did you lose that position?

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

In answer to your question I gave up my moderator position on 2 other nursing sites because of my obligations as a CNO/DON with the facility I work for; and I was very involved with those 2 other nursing sites which kept me very busy. In addition, I enjoyed the time I spend being a moderator it was a great experience that allowed me to meet colleagues from all over the states, and met some of them since I travel a lot on my present position. Moreover, between the two nursing sites I had over 12,500 friends that I kept up with via e-mails or greeting cards. To be honest I don't recall your screen name however, it's nice to see you once again, wishing you a great & bless week ahead... ALOHA~:redbeathe

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Keep in mind you are not a moderator here unlike the other site.. ESPECIALLY in this sub forum we are ADULTS.. I can assume you will be posting on average 30 or 40 posts a day? This site does NOT have silly games made up by bored idiots like your last site.. I will be monitoring your posts for offensive content and will act swiftly when I see it.. Unlike your previous site.. this site boasts a vigilant and involved group of moderators...

Have fun.

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I recall long time ago the question that was asked of me, by a nursing recruiter at the time " Why a guy like you with all those muscles became an RN?".

I would have told them "Because Allied Van Lines isn't hiring".

The interviews for new nurses are largely a personality/likability test in my experience. The team wants to see if you're a person they'd like to work with. No idea as far as for experienced nurses as I'm not there yet. The only time gender was alluded to in one of my interviews was by a male interviewer. Masculinity is a double-edged sword in this profession. In some areas (psych, prisons) it's highly desirable while in others (maternity) it's a virtual disqualification. If the floor has no male nurses and hasn't for some time, usually there's a reason or two.

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

remifentanil, You have shown your colors to me I'm aware of who You are. Good day

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Okay - lets get back to the topic at hand please. Thanks.

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

Regarding the topic on hand I must say, in some cases a male would have an advantage over his female colleagues for instance in many of the correctional facilities they prefer males to work with the inmates, and at times some male patients feel more comfortable divulging personal information to another male than a female. In addition, I recall a facility that I interview with, it was obvious to me they felt that if they had a male CNO, it would command more respect, I didn't take the position and last I heard they did hired a male. However, I believe in equal rights, gender shouldn't play a part of the equation, let the qualifications of an individual speak for itself:redbeathe

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I would think that males have a pretty good advantage. There is much less drama than with females. Much less absenteeism. More honest work. I am going to write a book when I retire about having to spend a career in a female dominated profession. It will be hilarious.

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

Themurseman,

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Ha Ha! That's right!. Chapter 2 will be titled member Envy.

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I have to say as more women get into my speciality...which until recently was majority male....the more it is becoming more nurse like and unprofessional... But nursing is not really a profession anyway..it's a job to most women. Something they can pop in and out of as they have kids, etc.

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Specializes in Med Surg.

Being male may not always be an advantage. There are several hospice organizations in my area, for-profit and non-profit, who will quite simply not hire males. The only one that does will only hire males for it's in-patient facility. I'm not sure what the thinking is or whether or not anyone has ever challenged this but it is a fact of life around here.

On a historic note, when I graduated from high school in the seventies I checked into becoming into becoming a nurse. When I went to talk to the head of the program at the local college she informed me that MEN do not do well in nursing and that no REAL MAN should even consider it. She also pointed out how many males she had flunked out of HER program.

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