While the nursing field continues to flourish in today’s job market,it is also experiencing a massive shortage. Despite this alarming fact, out of the estimated 3.5 million RNs in the nursing workforce only 330,000 are men. In order to alleviate the nursing shortage, nursing schools must allure men into the field by eliminating the feminization of the profession and appealing to a diverse demographic. Moreover, by eliminating the comparison of male and female students, omitting gender differences between associate and baccalaureate degree levels, and comparing nursing programs from various regions will definitely bring about the necessary change the nursing field is in dire need for. However, by eliminating the comparison of male and
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By executing such an act will more than likely bring change to a struggling profession. Due to the staggeringly low quantity of male nurses, many have felt that the feminization of the profession has severely impacted their decision for leaving or changing majors altogether. However, for example, hsj.org( 2008) conducted a male/female student comparison survey on the effects of males in nursing, and the results were pleasing. Many of the female nursing students said that “ recruiting males into the nursing profession will increase the quality of patient care by (31%) and negative perceptions of health care will decrease by (7%).” (p.156) However, based on hsj.org(2008) “while (45.3%) of female students consider males as staff nurses( due to their physical strength), most male students wanted to occupy administrative positions (Having physical power was seen as a reason for male students to occupy administrative positions(34.3%).” (p.156)Yet, the point of the matter is that society have placed gender bias and societal stereotypes onto a certain field that has now evolved into a more diverse career path that no longer follows past society …show more content…
When completing an associate degree in nursing; according to collegeatlas.org(2015) “Is one of the quickest educational paths to entering the nursing field and becoming a registered nurse.” (Associate Degree In Nursing) But, for the most part, both degree programs(BSN/AS) have similar core curriculums such as pediatrics, newborn nursing ,and etc. Even though,“currently, only 55 percent of nurses hold degrees at the baccalaureate level and above, according to HRSA’s 2013 report on The U.S. Nursing Workforce: Trends in Supply and Education.” Evidence from aacn.nche.edu(2015) have shown that” BSN graduates have brought unique skills to their work as nursing clinicians and played a vital role in the delivery of safe patient care.” But, at the same time according to aacn.nche.edu(2015) “ RN’s who have studied at the associate’s level develops stronger professional level skills”. So, after carefully reviewing the information regarding gender differences between degree levels, no concrete data have shown that by obtaining a BSN or AS improves the chances of being more highly qualified or knowledgeable whether it be male or female. Both degrees grants the individual the opportunity to work alongside patients. From what I’ve concluded, the only way possible for nurses to exceed one another is by their work
By executing such an act will more than likely bring change to a struggling profession. Due to the staggeringly low quantity of male nurses, many have felt that the feminization of the profession has severely impacted their decision for leaving or changing majors altogether. However, for example, hsj.org( 2008) conducted a male/female student comparison survey on the effects of males in nursing, and the results were pleasing. Many of the female nursing students said that “ recruiting males into the nursing profession will increase the quality of patient care by (31%) and negative perceptions of health care will decrease by (7%).” (p.156) However, based on hsj.org(2008) “while (45.3%) of female students consider males as staff nurses( due to their physical strength), most male students wanted to occupy administrative positions (Having physical power was seen as a reason for male students to occupy administrative positions(34.3%).” (p.156)Yet, the point of the matter is that society have placed gender bias and societal stereotypes onto a certain field that has now evolved into a more diverse career path that no longer follows past society …show more content…
When completing an associate degree in nursing; according to collegeatlas.org(2015) “Is one of the quickest educational paths to entering the nursing field and becoming a registered nurse.” (Associate Degree In Nursing) But, for the most part, both degree programs(BSN/AS) have similar core curriculums such as pediatrics, newborn nursing ,and etc. Even though,“currently, only 55 percent of nurses hold degrees at the baccalaureate level and above, according to HRSA’s 2013 report on The U.S. Nursing Workforce: Trends in Supply and Education.” Evidence from aacn.nche.edu(2015) have shown that” BSN graduates have brought unique skills to their work as nursing clinicians and played a vital role in the delivery of safe patient care.” But, at the same time according to aacn.nche.edu(2015) “ RN’s who have studied at the associate’s level develops stronger professional level skills”. So, after carefully reviewing the information regarding gender differences between degree levels, no concrete data have shown that by obtaining a BSN or AS improves the chances of being more highly qualified or knowledgeable whether it be male or female. Both degrees grants the individual the opportunity to work alongside patients. From what I’ve concluded, the only way possible for nurses to exceed one another is by their work