The government last week rubber-stamped plans for nursing in England to become an all-graduate profession by It follows recommendation of the move by the Nursing and Midwifery Council in September Do not let them get away with patronising us. She told Nursing Times afterwards that the perception would not be the same if nurses were not mainly female. We are predominantly a female profession and I wonder about the status of nursing had it been all men. These gender-expansive identities are generally considered part of the greater transgender community.
Efforts to correct the current workplace climate for LGBTQ employees will involve changes in workplace policies, education of the health care workforce, and advocacy from nursing professional organizations. At the time he was transitioning from female to male. Today, according to the Transgender Law Center as of June , the following states have strong or medium anti-harassment and discrimination laws in place:.
California Hawaii Washington. New York Utah Nevada. Oregon Vermont Maryland Delaware. Iowa Minnesota Colorado New Jersey. Pennsylvania Maine Rhode Island Connecticut. In addition to state and local laws, the Civil Rights Act of Title VII is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on sex, race, color, national origin or religion. Gender walls are falling. As a society, we are entering a time of neutrality.
For the sake of our future, when encouraging either males, females, or transgenders to enter into a profession, gender biases should be put aside. Gender-neutral rebranding of nursing, as well as an emphasis on a renewed focus on skills and caring values, should underpin the profession. Nursing should focus on gender neutrality as opposed to old standards and predominately feminine roles. A Nurse is a nurse no matter what gender you are. Can Men Be Nurturers? Media Stereotypes Affecting Gender Roles In a study conducted by Jinks and Bradley they noted that stereotypes are changing as more males enter the nursing profession even though origins of nursing stereotypes such as angels, handmaidens or battleaxes can be traced to the latter half of the nineteenth century.
Famous Male Nurses Ironically, the patron saint for nurses is a man by the name of St. In history, children learn the story of Florence Nightingale, the heroic nurse who is considered by many to be the founder of modern nursing. Of course, this selective retelling of history neglects the fact that up until the 19th century , almost all nurses were men and that during many wars, it was men who tended the wounded.
Traditionally, nursing hasn't been considered a feminine job. Maybe it's time to stop reinforcing that stereotype. Here's the deal: our society needs more male nurses. This isn't just a politically correct thing. There are certain things male nurses contribute that are essential and can't be replaced. So why should a guy become a nurse? Here's why.
There is currently a shortage of qualified nurses. Tyana Daley writes :. Another reason for the shortage is that our country's aging population is generating a growing demand for services like end-of-life and long-term care.
More and more facilities are actively recruiting men into nursing as a way of addressing this critical shortage of qualified nurses. This problem isn't going away anytime soon. The Baby Boomer generation is both living longer and beginning to experience the health problems that come with age. When there's a shortage in a particular field, it almost always means that it's easier to find a job, you have more options when searching for a job , and you may become the subject of a bidding war between potential employers, resulting in higher pay.
Nursing can be a seriously lucrative career. Don't let traditional, outdated gender stereotypes hold you back from what could be one of the best decisions of your life. It's hard to argue with money. Considering how difficult it can be to find a job, let alone one that pays well, this is a fantastic benefit.
Let's face it: hospital gowns are the most awkward things ever invented. They are impossible to keep closed, often leaving you feeling uncomfortably exposed. The simple truth is that some men and boys are more comfortable interacting with male nurses. What a groundbreaking establishment the pair might have created to train women as doctors and nurses. Alas their personal and professional relationships became yet another victim of patriarchy and internalized sexism.
She also may have been jealous of the fame and acclaim Nightingale enjoyed after the Crimean War. Blackwell, on the other hand, endured both professional and personal ostracism, as well as malicious gossip. Women were lauded as assistants to male doctors, but to strive to become the doctors themselves was seen as an abomination.
Elizabeth Blackwell than in those of Florence Nightingale? The mission of the lady-doctors is—what is it? We lament to record our conviction that it is one of arrogance and self-glorification. They exchanged a few more letters, but their principles proved stronger than their friendship. Elizabeth Blackwell and Florence Nightingale both independently saw their schools take shape.
In , Florence used the Nightingale Fund to found a nursing school at St.
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