Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 6, 2026

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Nursing is for men: a descriptive phenomenological study
Martin Christensen1, Anthony Welch2, Jennie Barr3
1a Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research , Campbell St, Liverpool , New South Wales 2170 , Australia.
Background:
The reasons men come into nursing is because of career stability, career progression and financial security.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to explore the lived-experience of a group of male nursing students as to the attraction of nursing as a career choice.
Method:
A descriptive phenomenological approach using Colaizzi's seven step data analysis within the phenomenological empirical framework was used.
Findings:
The central theme developed from the transcripts was Nursing is for Men. Seven sub-themes were identified from the significant statements which included: Nursing is for me; wanting a new career; the jobs in the bag; striving to succeed; Men together; Family approval and Mate-ship realigned.
Conclusion:
The men in this study found the decision to become a nurse and undertake their nursing education challenging. Moreover, it was reconciling with family, friends and work colleagues that many felt was the biggest obstacle.
Related Concept Videos
Pleural Disorders: Types and Brief Description
Eulerian and Lagrangian Flow Descriptions
The Eulerian method focuses on fixed points in space where fluid properties, such as velocity, pressure, and temperature, are observed as the fluid moves between these...
Nursing Interventions I: Taxonomy of Nursing Interventions
A nursing intervention is a treatment or action based on scientific concepts and knowledge from the nursing, behavioral, and physical sciences. Identifying and prioritizing nursing interventions based on the desired outcome...
Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions
Nursing Evaluation
Nursing Clinical Information System
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:

