If you are wondering which career to take, the choices are plentiful. Even though gender leads us to one career or another, it shouldn’t be something to think about when we are choosing a career. Nowadays people are more open towards different jobs which should not be divided into the ones for males and females.
Nurses have always, and likely will always, be in high demand. As there are always patients that need to be seen, the entire health care industry is quite popular. As more and more physicians come in, even more nurses will be needed. Since women tend to outnumber men approximately 9 to 1 in the nursing field, male nurses are highly desired and can benefit greatly from that profession.
Sadly, though, men tend to overlook this field for one big reason: it is viewed as a female career field and the value of having male nurses is not often spoken about. While women are great nurses, men can be just as great. It is important to remember that male patients are seen as well and may better benefit from a male nurse who understands the male body more. It is the same with female patients. It is often very beneficial for a female nurse to treat a female patient as they can relate better. This may be especially true in a pediatric specialty. Most teenage boys do not want to share their bodily changes with a female. Having a male nurse who has gone through the same things to speak openly with may make a world of difference.You can learn more about the different types of nurse here , but both men and women have strengths that they can bring to this underappreciated field.
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So why should you get up and put on Men’s scrub sets? It takes strong men to stand against societal stereotypes and show that gender should not stop one from reaching their goals and helping others. The male nurses of today will be the light that the next generation of young men will follow. Also, you are not stuck in one area. There are multiple nursing specialties available to you including anesthesia, trauma nursing, emergency, pediatrics, oncology, being a traveling nurse and more.
And if bringing a smile to a child’s or cancer patient’s face is not enough for you to want to dive in, it might help to know that this a lucrative field. Nurses are paid very well for their services financially as well as with the reward of making a difference in other people’s lives. The field is basically recession-proof so there is no real danger of losing your job due to layoffs. It is a great time for men to discover the nursing field and kick stereotypes to the curb for future generations
