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Exploring the challenges for nontraditional male students transitioning into a nursing program.

Joshua S Smith1

  • 1Center for Urban and Multicultural Education, School of Education, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA. jss2@iupui.edu

The Journal of Nursing Education
|July 26, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study explored challenges for nontraditional male nursing students. Balancing school, family, and work, and being a numerical minority were key concerns for male nursing students.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Men's Health

Background:

  • The nursing profession seeks to increase male representation.
  • Limited research exists on retaining male nursing students.
  • Nontraditional male students are a significant demographic in nursing programs, yet their unique challenges are understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the challenges faced by nontraditional male students in a nursing program.
  • To identify factors influencing the retention of this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods design was employed.
  • The study focused on nontraditional male students in a nursing program at a private college in the northeastern United States.

Main Results:

  • Nontraditional male students reported significant difficulties balancing academic, familial, and work responsibilities.

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  • Students described the challenges of being a numerical minority within the nursing program.
  • Life experiences and maturity were identified as coping mechanisms for these challenges.

    • Conclusions:

    • Addressing the specific needs of nontraditional male nursing students is crucial for retention.
    • Strategies to support work-life balance and mitigate minority stress are needed.
    • Further research should investigate interventions to improve the retention of diverse male nursing students.