What do you GIRLS think...???

TAB_RN · Oct 17, 2006

It is my opinion that it is the men in this profession that has broadened it. Nurses have taken on more responsibility, better wages and have more respect since the men have entered the field. Call me crazy, but it is true! I know alot of people may not agree with it, but this seems to be the way things are in any field.

Bring the boys on!!!!!!!!!!! :)

BonnieSc · Oct 18, 2006

Not sure why this topic's suddenly come up again, but...

Yes, it's true that nursing made a great surge forward in respect, scope of practice, etc along the time that men started becoming nurses. It was also the same time feminism became accepted by the general public in some form and a time when it became more acceptable to work outside the home. Men entering nursing was a part of the changes you speak of, not the reason for them.

chelli73 · Oct 18, 2006

You Go Boyyyyyyy!!!!!!!

NaomieRN · Oct 18, 2006

In my nursing class, there are 12 men out of 36 students.

TrudyRN · Oct 18, 2006

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

ITA.

DawnFL · Oct 19, 2006

I'm married to a RN (he's been one for 14 years). IMHO, (I have worked under him as his CNA at work, and believe me he was NOT easy on me) he is by far one of the best nurses around. I can only hope that when I graduate in May '08 I can be half the nurse he is. He is such a good role model that my son (who is 9) is now saying he wants to be a nurse.

Dawn

AfloydRN, BSN, RN · Oct 19, 2006

My boyfriend is one and does an awesome job. He used to be a combat medic in the army/ air force and went to RN school after his 4 years were up. He is now applying to CRNA school. I think most patients have no problem w/ them either. I think as long as you are competent noone cares.

HididiScribbler · Oct 20, 2006

I've met great male nurses and great female nurses...I really don't think gender matters at all. If it's what you want to do, go for it!

moongirl · Oct 20, 2006

some of the best boy nurses I have seen worked in a Cardiac Critical Care unit and took care of my dad

we had 13 boys in our class, there are 6 left, and ALL of them are going to make amazing nurses. We have one who has never missed on any of his IV starts, one who is excellent in Pediatrics, one who will be amazing in ER.

I think they rock

Alexsys · Oct 20, 2006

As long as you are a good nurse, I would not mind, but found that working with male nurses have been a good experience for me

rudopal · Oct 20, 2006

Male nurses are great-except the ones who openly c/o being picked on just because they're male nurses. They need to rethink their careers-maybe trucking?