Men in Nursing Face an Uphill Battle for Recognition.
Written: Oct 31 '00
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Pros: Excellent professional opportunities in a variety of settings
Cons: Long hours, poor recognition at times, especially for males that aren't in management roles.
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Although male nurses occupy many of the leadership and policy-making positions in nursing, men remain relatively invisible and unrecognized in the profession. For the most part, the imagery of nursing is manual labor, primarily performed by women. This characterization of nursing as a "female job," has presented males with a constant struggle for acceptance in a female dominated world.
Rather than draw on male leadership, male nurses are seen as a threat to female management opportunities. We are viewed as policymakers who directly influence the lives of women but who have limited understanding of the issues that concern women.
This RN has chosen to take a stand against feminist propaganda and bias. As an active member in nursing, I like being personally involved in the leadership as well as the policy-making areas of my profession. I found early in my career that gaining access to these areas was relatively easy because many of my colleges do not want to be involved.
I found that doing what others aren't willing to do is the price for success. I network constantly and let management know that I'm not interested in vegetating. I work on various committees and seek out opportunities that place me in a supervisory role.
My goal is to make nursing a place where men can establish themselves in a professional that offers excellent management and financial rewards for those who are willing to pay the price.
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