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Men in nursing.

Brent Robert MacWilliams¹, Bonnie Schmidt, Michael R Bleich

¹University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, USA. macwillb@uwosh.edu

The American Journal of Nursing

|December 19, 2012

Summary

This review explores challenges men face in nursing education and careers. It aims to identify barriers and promote strategies for greater male recruitment and retention in the nursing profession.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Gender Studies
Sociology of Professions

Background:

The nursing profession is predominantly female, presenting unique challenges for male recruitment and retention.
Societal stereotypes and educational barriers can impede men's entry and progression in nursing.
Understanding these challenges is crucial for fostering a more diverse nursing workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the literature on the recruitment and retention of men in nursing schools and the nursing workforce.
To identify educational and professional barriers encountered by men in nursing.
To inform strategies for nurse leaders, educators, and researchers to promote sex diversity in nursing.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature review was conducted.

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The review synthesized existing research on men in nursing.

Key themes such as educational barriers, role stress, discrimination, stereotyping, and perceptions of male capacity to care were analyzed.

Main Results:

Men face significant educational barriers including role stress, discrimination, and stereotyping.
Societal perceptions and the predominantly female environment contribute to challenges for men in nursing.
The capacity of men to provide care and issues related to 'male touch' are explored as potential concerns.

Conclusions:

Addressing sex bias and promoting sexual diversity requires targeted actions from nursing leadership, educators, and researchers.
Strategies are needed to overcome barriers and create a more inclusive environment for men in nursing.
Enhancing male recruitment and retention is essential for a diverse and robust nursing workforce.