What do you GIRLS think...???

LoriAlabamaRN · Apr 17, 2006

Well, considering I am married to a male nurse...

karmyk · Apr 17, 2006

The important factor is: R U HOT?!

(i was just kidding)

on a serious note:

Depends on the man. If you're a decent person, and a good nurse, and a teamworker, then I'm all for you.

^^^what cyber said

Applebed · Apr 17, 2006

My father has been a registered nurse for 35 years. He's never come into any problems (questioning orientation, etc) on the job, and is highly respected. :)

I am a pre-nursing student, and many of my friends in school are male pre-nursing students. Other non-nursing students seem a little caught off guard when they "find out" about a male nursing student.. but that doesn't matter; they'll never be coworkers anyway. I definitely don't have a problem with male nurses. I think it's wonderful that they choose the career they do. In fact, I usually feel more comfortable around male (future) nurses rather than female.

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Apr 17, 2006

Well, actually i'm not into nursing school yet 'coz i was born in '88. I'm a straight male.
Well, before i decide which course/major i would take, i need some help/opinion.
Nursing is one of the option in for my future.

Well, let me ask you straightly,
"WHAT DO YOU GIRLS THINK ABOUT MALE NURSES ???"

Well, I haven't been a "girl" for some time, but I'm thinking that this isn't for you. If this were really an option for your future (meaning you genuinely see yourself in this role), you wouldn't be feeling the need to clarify your sexual orientation. Doesn't figure into the equation, frankly.

If you're concerned with whether you'll get sufficient dates because you're a "male nurse", well....I'm chalking that worry up to your being only 17 or 18 years old. Again, doesn't figure into the equation.

Good luck to you in what you eventually do choose. Let it be something that you feel strongly about, something that calls out to you. Nursing isn't something to do because you have to "do something"!

EmilyCCRN · Apr 17, 2006

This girl likes working with competent Nurses no matter how they're plumbed.

:yeahthat:

Gender and sexual orientation have NOTHING to do with a person's ability to be a fabulous nurse.

akira72 · Apr 18, 2006

I think the nursing profession needs more diversity, and that includes male nurses. If this profession interests you, talk to a male nurse about the experiences he's had. You'll get a better overview of what you will encounter as a male nurse. And the advice may ease some of the nervousness you maybe experiencing.

SFlorida · Apr 18, 2006

HEy check what i found at another site:

Now the querstion is how many of you agree????.....

I am currently a nurse working in a pediatric hospital. I have felt for a while all the frustration that I have seen displayed on various responses and original postings. All talk of leaving the profession, feeling sorry for those who enter. How will things change? I really don't know the answer to this - and honestly want to try to find out - not just complain. Is it because it is a "woman's profession" that it has this stigma of backbiting, and the "woe is me" attitude? Why do we allow this? Why do men do better in "our" profession than we do? I believe that men are NOT brought up to believe that they have to put up w/**** and that they can't change it. Women do think this way. If a guy doesn't like something - he is vocal w/out being petty - and he is aggressive for the change not whiny. I think it is time to stand up and try to be the voice of change. It won't happen overnight but if we allow it to continue then the professional image will never change, the attitude will never change and we will continue to be disappointed in our choice of profession and the path it follows. Do we really want to leave this legacy to the next generation of nurses or do we want to be the advocates and make this the profession we imagined when we were in nursing school?

ICRN2008, BSN, RN · Apr 18, 2006

My nursing program is about 10-15% guys, and I know a few male nurses at work. As far as I'm concerned, there is no reason why gender should be a factor when it comes to a career choice. The guys get along well with their fellow students/ co-workers, and the patients care more about competence than gender in my experience.

Medical schools are now admitting classes that are almost 50% female. There is no reason why nursing should not work towards the same goal of opening our profession up to both genders.

If you really are considering nursing, I suggest spending some time volunteering (in a hospital, for instance) to make sure it's the right choice before you make the plunge. Good luck.

bopps · Apr 18, 2006

Hey this is the year 2006. I would hope we are over gender biases by now. It doesn't matter if you are crooked straight upsidedown sideways gay happy transsexual bisexual sad purple green yellow orange or blue. If you are a nurse you are a nurse regardless of your sex, sexual orientation or race. However if you are a nurse you are going to need to be openminded. Are all docters men? No. All nurses are not female either. As far as enjoying working with fellow nurses who are male. I love my male-coworkers, every single one of them.

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Apr 19, 2006

It doesn't matter if you are crooked straight upsidedown sideways gay happy transsexual bisexual sad purple green yellow orange or blue.

HEY HEY HEY! No happy purple people in these here parts!

:lol2:

HM88 · Oct 17, 2006

I'm in WA now!

DaFreak71 · Oct 17, 2006

My husband is a nurse, and a great one too! He works in the ICU with about three other guys. I would encourage you to question your fears/concerns about becoming a nurse. If nursing is something you want to do, please don't allow societal biases to interfere with your goal. Women have faced the same issues when entering into male dominated professions and we are a better society for having diversity.

Best of luck to you with whatever you decide to do! :blushkiss