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A bursary for men is an insult
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|August 17, 2017
Summary
This opinion piece strongly objects to Coventry University's bursaries aimed at recruiting more men into nursing. The author, a former male nurse, views these measures as inappropriate and potentially detrimental to the nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Workforce
Background:
- The nursing profession has historically been female-dominated.
- There is a recognized need to diversify the nursing workforce, including increasing male representation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To express a strong objection to financial incentives designed to recruit men into nursing.
- To critique specific measures, such as bursaries offered by Coventry University, for this purpose.
Main Methods:
- This is an opinion piece, not a research study.
- It presents a personal objection based on the author's experience as a trained male nurse.
Main Results:
- The author strongly objects to the bursary scheme.
- The author implies these measures are misguided or inappropriate for the nursing profession.
Conclusions:
- The author believes that offering bursaries to encourage men into nursing is an objectionable approach.
- The piece suggests that such measures may not be beneficial for the nursing profession.
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