As Nurses Week continues, let's remember that nursing is not a gender, it is a profession. In fact, the first nurses were men, and men dominated the nursing profession for centuries.
Today, men make up about 6-7% of the civilian nursing workforce in the U.S. In the U.S. military, men make up about 35% of the nursing workforce.
The art of nursing is not just for women. Help us to grow the nursing workforce by encouraging others (men and women alike) to become nurses.
photo: Microsoft.com
Monday, May 11, 2009
Nursing is Not a Gender
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Wow, I was not aware how many men used to be nurses. Great site!
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Before reading this post, in my mind if hear the word "nurse" is refers to women, because the male nurse in my country Indonesia was called "Mantri" (I don't know what is they called in English)
I'm happy to say that soon I'll be part of that small percent!
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I agree with this post. Nursing is considered a female profession, but I work with some really great male nurses. Male nurses tend to be more laid back and I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Thanks for the post - don't forget Father's Day!
Tina RN @ www.thenurse2goto.com
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