Male nurse

Nialler5963

Don't know if this is the right thread but anyway:D I want to do nursing but I am afraid I will be laughed at for being a male nurse and have all the other common stereotypes of being gay etc being said to me? Do you think I am being ridiculous ? What are your opinions on male nurses?:)

Second Toughest in_the Freshers

oooh matron!




yeah, no. of course you'll get the comments, but if it's something you really want to do, go for it.
I don't know so much about a gay stereotype, but be prepared for the double-take every time you tell someone what you do for a living.

Nialler5963

Second Toughest in_the Freshers wrote: »

oooh matron!




yeah, no. of course you'll get the comments, but if it's something you really want to do, go for it.
I don't know so much about a gay stereotype, but be prepared for the double-take every time you tell someone what you do for a living.

So there will be comments:( I do want to do it but what is point of doing a profession that you are too ashamed or are worried about what the person will think of you after or what they will say to you?

spurious

There are plenty of male nurses. It's not 1940. Difficult job, male or female.

Dj Stiggie

Nialler5963 wrote: »

So there will be comments:( I do want to do it but what is point of doing a profession that you are too ashamed or are worried about what the person will think of you after or what they will say to you?

In fairness, the only comments you'll get about being gay are from lads who are jealous that you're doing a course where women heavily outnumber men. In this day and age people don't care, it's very common to see male nurses in hospitals.

If you really want to do it and are passionate about it, go for it. Nursing truly is a vocation though, so if you're worried about a few snide remarks from idiots, it might not be for you because it's a very tough and demanding job.

Batgurl

Nialler5963 wrote: »

So there will be comments:( I do want to do it but what is point of doing a profession that you are too ashamed or are worried about what the person will think of you after or what they will say to you?

To be fair, lawyers and bankers get called "****" all the time. People working in the media are "vultures", teachers are "lazy and work shy", doctors are "only in it for the money", builders are "too thick to be engineers", pilots have "God complex".

Someone is always going to have an opinion on what you do.

Personally I have the utmost respect for nurses; male or female.

What's your alternative career path and I'll tell you what people will call you!

Nialler5963

Batgurl wrote: »

To be fair, lawyers and bankers get called "****" all the time. People working in the media are "vultures", teachers are "lazy and work shy", doctors are "only in it for the money", builders are "too thick to be engineers", pilots have "God complex".

Suppose your right:) thank you

shamrock55

Nialler5963 wrote: »

So there will be comments:( I do want to do it but what is point of doing a profession that you are too ashamed or are worried about what the person will think of you after or what they will say to you?

This says more about you then the profession itself,id say you wouldnt be able for it anyway if this is the way you are thinking, go and work down a mine folk might think your a great man then

Wright

shamrock55 wrote: »

This says more about you then the profession itself,id say you wouldnt be able for it anyway if this is the way you are thinking, go and work down a mine folk might think your a great man then

My thoughts as well. You'd need thick bloody skin and a lot of maturity to be a nurse I'd say.

macker20493

Only people that will make comments are the ones jelous of u being wer u are! Irish health system is a joke as everybody knows!! But the country is gettin better at the moment things can only go up, follow it if it makes you happy, f*ck every else. The line of work you are choosing suggests u have a family that will support you, that's all that matters man😆 wish you the best

Nody

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whupdedo

You're going into a profession that's predominantly female , what's not to love ;-) on a serious note , do it if you want to do it , you'll regret it in years to come if you don't give it a chance because you're afraid of a few silly throwaway remarks now

monkeysnapper

I've been in hospital a few times and it's a very difficult job . I can tell you I didn't see any male nurses but the place would have been a way way better place for a few .

Every man has the right if he wanted one for what ever reasons .same as a woman.

I hope you go through with it op and good luck

GalwayGrrrrrl

I work in a hospital and there are loads of male nurses. If you want an area with loads of male nurses go for psychiatric nursing. Male nurses are always in demand in this area and you would easily get work (agency or permanent). There are a few gay nurses but only as many as there would be gay teachers/bankers etc. go for it!

boobar

Nialler5963 wrote: »

So there will be comments:( I do want to do it but what is point of doing a profession that you are too ashamed or are worried about what the person will think of you after or what they will say to you?

Why would you be ashamed? Nursing is a great profession requiring considerable training and where you get to make a very positive contribution in the lives of very vulnerable people.

I've never felt like it's a profession to be looked down upon. Having been in hospital the year before last, I can say that I feel nothing but respect and gratitude for the nursing professionals.

thegreatgonzo

I've honestly never heard anything about a stereotype of male nurses being gay. It's a ridiculous reason to not choose a career. It also sounds like you need to start hanging out with a more intelligent bunch of people.

monflat

Nialler5963 wrote: »

Don't know if this is the right thread but anyway:D I want to do nursing but I am afraid I will be laughed at for being a male nurse and have all the other common stereotypes of being gay etc being said to me? Do you think I am being ridiculous ? What are your opinions on male nurses?:)

God go for it
I'm a nurse and have worked with a load of male nurses they are more common than you think.
Don't loose out.
You will get to like a particular area and find your niche

Mrs OBumble

thegreatgonzo wrote: »

I've honestly never heard anything about a stereotype of male nurses being gay.

And, even if you did - there's actually nothing wrong with being gay! It's just the way some percentage of the population are. Kind of like left-handed or dark-skinned, or whatever.

Leogirl

I spent 6 weeks in hospital + the one nurse I remember still was the male nurse. He had a kinder, easy going manner+ had me in stitches laughing while waiting on a lumbar puncture, nervous as hell. Not saying female nurses wouldn't have done the same but he stuck in my mind. I've seen many male nurses over the years+ never once heard anyone slag them off. Go for it, it's a worthy profession+ if you have strength+ are caring, you will do it well. Best of luck, you never know one day some scared girl might be thanking you for helping her on a bad day in hospital+ still grateful to you 10+ years later :-)