More and more men are finding their career niche in nursing which improves the profession for all of us. Here’s a great infographic with 5 Hyper-Masculine Facts About Men in Nursing from College America. window.amznpubstudioTag = “daretodreampr-20”;
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Landau “Making Lives Better” Scholarship Launches Today
Are you a nursing student or recently been accepted into nursing school? Are you excited about becoming a nurse but worried about the costs of education? Landau Uniforms is reaching out to help those aspiring to serve others. Landau Uniforms is offering four $2,500 scholarships to current and aspiring nursing students through the Landau “Making Lives Better” Scholarship. From now through April 10th, APPLY for a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship from Landau Uniforms. Applicants limited to ONE entry. Winners will be announced the week of May 5th. Let Landau help YOU make a difference. Landau Uniforms has been a leader in healthcare uniform apparel industry for over 50…
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If Rosie Can Rivet, Why Can’t I Go to Nursing School?
By Linda Bright Introduction: It’s no secret that male nurses are more common than ever. What many people don’t realize is that many male nurses still struggle with stigmatization as a result of their chosen career. It doesn’t seem to matter how many people male nurses help or how many lives they save—there’s always someone trying to argue that nursing isn’t a “masculine” profession. For many people, the stigmatization that surrounds male nursing is so significant that it actually deters many them from pursuing nursing as a career. A study conducted by Duke University back in April discovered that most male undergraduates don’t consider a career in nursing since it…
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Resources for Your Nursing Education
It’s that time of year again when students start back to school and high school seniors begin to apply to schools to advance their education. Those considering careers in nursing should check out some of my articles on TheNursingSite.com such as assistance in selecting accredited nursing programs and searching for ways to finance their nursing education with grants, loans and scholarships. For students who are still unsure about their choices, you might want to read some of these articles Before You Decide to Become a Nurse. And for young men considering a career in nursing here are some resources just for you. Nursing is a fine and noble profession with…
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Issues for Men in Nursing
If you are a man considering a career in nursing, or are already a male nurse, here’s a great article from the UCSF School of Nursing. It contains valuable information and multiple resources for male nurses. Photo: Microsoft.com For centuries, nursing was man’s work. And now we struggle to get men to become nurses. In the 21st century it seems hard to believe, but the issue of gender is still a huge barrier and stigma. Nursing is a profession and not a gender. The AAMN (American Assembly for Men in Nursing) has set a goal to have 20% on the student nurse population be men by 2020 (20×20 campaign) and…