The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

nurseguy74 · Jan 3, 2004

another guy here. graduated in 03 from LPN, graduating in 04 with ASN, then probably onto bachelor's program and beyond. i believe that eventually there will be a closer to equal ratio of men to women. we are in one of the most stable professions in existence and once people realize this, we will see more people making career changes. While corporations fall and recession rears its ugly head and leaves thousands jobless, we will always need nurses to give that caring touch to those in need. I definitely believe males are as capable of being caring and nurturing as our female counterparts.

Take care, Chris

piper_for_hire · Jan 3, 2004

Fifty-fifty? Whoa! I agree that we will see an influx of men and the numbers will increase, but I doubt that it will reach 50% anytime soon. I think we may see the overall climb to about 10% in the next few years.

-S

MtnMan · Jan 3, 2004

I doubt us 30 somethings will see 50-50 by the time we retire!

BTW my 9 year old told her class I was a doctor and she didn't know why iI was in nursing school. Personally I don't know a whole lot of DR.s driving 1984 Honda Civics!!:roll :roll

agent · Jan 4, 2004

kids say the darndest things!

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100$ book for 25$

AC439 · Jan 4, 2004

Originally posted by MtnMan
BTW my 9 year old told her class I was a doctor and she didn't know why iI was in nursing school. Personally I don't know a whole lot of DR.s driving 1984 Honda Civics!!:roll :roll

One day in my CNA clinical, I was the last one to leave the nursing home because I stayed behind and asked my instructor questions. When I walked out alone to the parking lot (still with my green scrub on), a resident and his wife approached me and asked if I were a doctor. I gracefully told them that I wish I were and I was only a CNA student. If they would hold for just 2 more seconds and see my old car, they would have not ask this question.

- AC

U_South_Al_RN2B · Jan 4, 2004

Add one more male to the pot. I'm one of 5 males in a class that is now down to 38. We've lost 1 male and 9 females through 3 semesters of nursing school with 2 more to go. The one good thing is that every teacher knows your name.

agent · Jan 7, 2004

I wouldnt mind a small class size either.

tdg_rn · Jan 7, 2004

I had my hospital orientation today and out of about 80 students, there were 16 of us guys. So far it is a college record!

Terence

piper_for_hire · Jan 7, 2004

I was told to expect close to 50% percent male enrollment. It seems there's a larger proportion of men in the "accelerated" programs. Anybody else seeing a higher percentage of men in the accelerated programs?

-S

Sailorboy · Jan 9, 2004

I am 49 year old male, in the computer industry, currently doing my prereqs and hope to start my ADN in the fall. My wife is currently pursuing her CMA We are both pretty excited about changing careers.

morr4336 · Jan 9, 2004

Hello al! I will be starting (ADN) Jan 05. Retiring from the Coast Guard to start my second career as a nurse. Good luck to all.

Gerard

Scififan · Jan 9, 2004

Can't bear to be left out and just had to see what you guys were talking about!

Sooo good to see so many guys are into nursing and are enthused about it.

Over my career I have worked and studied with many guys and I for one think its great that you are breaking into our ranks, we need more testosterone to dilute the oestrogen.

I know a lot of male nurses get sick of the stereotype ie must be gay etc but as most thinking people realise thats aload of c**p. Male nurses often bring a different perspective to many situations that is invaluable, and sometimes it annoys the heck out of me cos I didn't think of it!!

Hope all of you that are studying make it through and maybe one day will be able to work with you - that's if you venture into the Southern Hemisphere! GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!!!!