Location
Turner Gymnasium
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Start Date
4-17-2024 12:00 PM
End Date
4-17-2024 1:15 PM
College
College of Health Sciences
Department
Nursing
Abstract
Many males in nursing have been treated differently than female nurses at some point in their careers; it may be from colleagues or patients. The literature review conducted focused on how patients perceive male nurses and examined if there is a difference in the treatment of male versus female nurses. Moreover, the nursing profession has been predominantly female; however, it has become more common for males to seek this career in recent years. Research studies focused on how the adverse treatment affected the males in nursing, such as their chosen specialty, and whether they still enjoyed being a nurse through the hardships. Through understanding what research has been conducted, a PICOT question was developed that allows for an examination of each of these points. The PICOT question is, how are males with a nursing background perceived by patients during their hospitalization? In conclusion, this literature review aims to discuss the gender gap in the nursing profession. The findings conclude that male nurses face many gender stereotypes and are often excluded from female-oriented units such as labor and delivery. The research concludes that most patients are satisfied with male nurses while others imply a non-caring image of male nurses. Recommendations for improved practice include implementing mentorship programs to provide male nurse role models and improve social media portrayals of male nurses. Overall, the gender gap in the nursing profession needs to be addressed so changes can be implemented to create a more diverse establishment.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Susan Braud
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Diversity in the Workplace
Turner Gymnasium
Many males in nursing have been treated differently than female nurses at some point in their careers; it may be from colleagues or patients. The literature review conducted focused on how patients perceive male nurses and examined if there is a difference in the treatment of male versus female nurses. Moreover, the nursing profession has been predominantly female; however, it has become more common for males to seek this career in recent years. Research studies focused on how the adverse treatment affected the males in nursing, such as their chosen specialty, and whether they still enjoyed being a nurse through the hardships. Through understanding what research has been conducted, a PICOT question was developed that allows for an examination of each of these points. The PICOT question is, how are males with a nursing background perceived by patients during their hospitalization? In conclusion, this literature review aims to discuss the gender gap in the nursing profession. The findings conclude that male nurses face many gender stereotypes and are often excluded from female-oriented units such as labor and delivery. The research concludes that most patients are satisfied with male nurses while others imply a non-caring image of male nurses. Recommendations for improved practice include implementing mentorship programs to provide male nurse role models and improve social media portrayals of male nurses. Overall, the gender gap in the nursing profession needs to be addressed so changes can be implemented to create a more diverse establishment.