This thread could fit into a couple of different places but I wanted to try it here. I'll apologize now if it has to be moved.
I am just now working to start towards a nursing career (going back to school to complete an Accelerated BSN program) and have been reading about all of the avaliable specialities out there. My question is, are male nurses in Ob-Gyn an accepted practice? I would have concerns about finding L and D as my calling but patients refusing to have a male nurse. I can actually see where a lady could be uncomfortable too so I would never begrudge them if they did not want a male nurse.
I can also imagine the crap I will take from friends for choosing the Ob-Gyn field if I decide this is where I want to be. I cringe at how many times I'd be called a perv or some other variation.
Anyone with any insight, suggestions, experiences, or thoughts they could share? Any would be greatly appreciated.
Go for it if it is really what you want to do. I plan to work in L&D myself someday (when I find the right facility), but made my start in antepartum / GYN nursing. The learning curve is not so steep there, but you get to have a similar focus and pick up some interesting observations along the way. While no one can openly block you from pursuing this specialty, I will honestly tell you that you may encounter a lot of resistance, depending on the open-mindedness of the other nursing staff. Not going straight into L&D, I didn't get too difficult of a time. There are a lot of factors that determine how you will be accepted, though.
Best advice, just do what your heart tells you. You'll be happiest in your career that way!
nursedude1
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Go for it if it is really what you want to do. I plan to work in L&D myself someday (when I find the right facility), but made my start in antepartum / GYN nursing. The learning curve is not so steep there, but you get to have a similar focus and pick up some interesting observations along the way. While no one can openly block you from pursuing this specialty, I will honestly tell you that you may encounter a lot of resistance, depending on the open-mindedness of the other nursing staff. Not going straight into L&D, I didn't get too difficult of a time. There are a lot of factors that determine how you will be accepted, though.
Best advice, just do what your heart tells you. You'll be happiest in your career that way!
Best of luck!
Nate