Hello does anyone know about the field of nursing? It sounds really interesting, because I don't really feel like going through all the schooling of becoming a doctor. I'm a male, in particular, if that is any reason for concern.
2007-11-06 08:15:53 · 7 answers · asked by airforcewolf 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
When I went to nursing school in the 70s a male in nursing school was rare. We had 6 males in well over 200 students in my class alone. I went into the OR and went to work for a heart surgeon as his assistant. There were 8 nurses on the heart team and 4 were male. When I joined the Army as a Nurse Corps Officer there were over 34 % males in the Army Nurse Corps, in the civiliam world it was 3%.
Being a male in nursing is not going to be the most common, but there seem to be areas of commonality. Males are more often seen in the OR, ER, ICU and CCU. Males also are more likely to go into the military.
I went to nursing school only so I could go into anesthesia, but I later changed my mind. There is, however, no limit to what can be done with a nursing degree.
I would recommend that you get a BSN, this just allows more options. If a BSN program is not available then an ADN program is acceptable.
After you finish your basic RN program and have passed your boards and have started working, you may find the desire to branch out. A masters degree, in anesthesia, as a Nurse Practitioner, midwife, or Clinical nurse specialist can get you into advanced practice. Otherwise, many nurses get a degree in healthcare management or hospital administration. I personaly think the dual hospital administration/MBA program offers the most options along those lines. Also some nurses go ahead and take a few more prerequisites and go to medical school after all. I also have some friends who have gone to law school and specialize in health care law. There is even a legal nurse specialist program for people who advise lawyers.
Good luck, and keep your options open!
2007-11-06 17:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a difficult question to answer because it isn't about the profession. It's about YOU and how well you'd fit into the profession. Nurses are in high demand and the demand is just getting greater (not enough new nurses and baby boomer nurses retiring). So, it's an excellent field to get into, marketwise. And, healthcare is an industry not greatly affected by the economy. I truly think nursing is a calling. You have to be a giver and a nurterer because the job is so demanding and the working conditions are tough. But, if it is your calling, somehow, you won't mind. Nursing is a high burnout profession. However, there are so many opportunities for nursing that aren't in a hospital or even a clinical setting. There's telephonic nursing, utilization review--I've even recruited for client management/sales positions where they prefer nurses. If you burn out on the hospital (12 hour shifts, staffing issues, nasty MD's), there are still great opportunities for nurses. Ultimately, nursing will either fill you with purpose and joy or drain you of your spirit. You have to decide who you are and which it will do for you. I'm not a nurse, I'm a healthcare recruiter.
2016-05-28 04:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by iva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe you will be passionate about your selected field in nursing, pursue it. Nursing is a huge industry. As a medical device recruiter, I spend a great deal of time placing nurses into the medical device industry. A nursing degree can land you into just about any industry, not just a hospital or clinic. Additionally, unless a nursing license is revoked, a nurse is ALWAYS employable.
2007-11-06 09:01:05 · answer #3 · answered by M A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it a very rewarding career. My husband is an RN also.
There is always going to be a need for nurses no matter where you live.
2007-11-06 08:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by onlyiuknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats no reason for concern.i was a c..a. once iknew afew male nurses that a great career as well as teaching, police etc. as long theres people you will have a job
2007-11-06 08:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by lucky star 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a great career, always in demand, the pay is well and the fact that you are helping people. I say go for it. Good Luck.
2007-11-06 08:19:57 · answer #6 · answered by tarie75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will always be a need for the medical profession, so it would be a great choice.
2007-11-06 08:20:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋