Becoming a male nurse

EnigmaCanada · #1 10-16-2007, 11:19 PM

This is something I've thought about doing.

Any insight from anyone?
I've just listed a few pros and cons, but any more input would be helpful.

PROS:
-working in a social environment, constantly around women
-nurses in demand, and the pay is pretty good
-two years of schooling to become an nurse (?)

CONS:
-might get sick of the duties (changing diapers) and some of the patients (cranky/insane people)
-criticism of career choice (Meet the Parents), although I probably wouldn't take it too seriously.

Any opinions?

katyseagull · #2 10-16-2007, 11:23 PM

Wait a minute. Only 2 years to get a degree? I'm sure it is more than that isn't it? You should definitely go for more years as you will get the better jobs that way.

Also, the work can be demanding and you're on your feet a lot.

But I've heard the pay is very good.

katyseagull · #3 10-16-2007, 11:24 PM

And nurses are very cute. Everyone loves a nurse.

MissT74 · #4 10-16-2007, 11:24 PM

I think it's 2 years after your traditional 4 years...to be an RN that is. To be an LVN it's 2 years after 2 years college, IIRC.

Pay is very good, you can always get a job, you may get a "gay" stigma so keep the arms pumped up and I say go for it.

Work in hospitals only, they pay way more then offices.

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rothko · #5 10-16-2007, 11:29 PM

as a nurse, you won't have to do much diaper changing. they have underlings for that ish. i have lots of male nurse friends and they love it.

Mrs. Utah · #6 10-16-2007, 11:30 PM

I am obviously going to be a strong advocate here. Yes, good nurses are in demand and yes there are a lot of two year programs but the hospitals I have been affiliated with are seeking nurses with Bachelors degrees. (this may not be what is happening in other parts of the country)

I think that where you work can determine how long you last but the nice thing I have found is that it is easy to jump specialties to find your niche.
Travel nursing is very lucrative and you get a constant change of scenery.

Most of the male nurses I have worked with have been in ER's, Surgery and a little in Forensic Nursing.

MrSteez · #7 10-17-2007, 01:21 AM

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This is something I've thought about doing.

Any insight from anyone?
I've just listed a few pros and cons, but any more input would be helpful.

PROS:
-working in a social environment, constantly around women
-nurses in demand, and the pay is pretty good
-two years of schooling to become an nurse (?)

CONS:
-might get sick of the duties (changing diapers) and some of the patients (cranky/insane people)
-criticism of career choice (Meet the Parents), although I probably wouldn't take it too seriously.

Any opinions?

[/ QUOTE ]

Dude, you posted this same post on sherdog lol

MortalWombat · #8 10-17-2007, 11:55 AM

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Wait a minute. Only 2 years to get a degree?

[/ QUOTE ]For an RN (the most common kind), yep.

Felix_Nietzsche · #9 10-17-2007, 12:56 PM

Con.....
There is a shortage of nursing instructors....
Ergo, there is a shortage of nursing student slots...
Ergo, competition is VERY stiff to get in nursing schools...

But why would a nurse take a paycut to teach? For most nurses it is not worth it...

Orlando Salazar · #10 10-17-2007, 01:52 PM

I went to Boston College (which has a top nursing program), where there was one male nurse in all the 2500 graduates (600 from nursing school). He was gay. But apparently, one younger male nursing student totally loved it.

2 of my ex gf's were nurses. So, I know they get paid well (start at 60k+), have access to better loans, and GIVE PHENOMENAL BJ's. If you like people and tactile interaction, you'll prolly love it. You also may get a hot women, who is on the pill, to give you great great BJs.

Go for it.