Men in Nursing

Did you know that men in nursing have a long history, dating back to 250 B.C.?

Today, more and more men are entering the field for the same reasons as their female counterparts—they desire a challenging, rewarding occupation with job security, competitive wages and a variety of career pathways.

The number of men in nursing has risen significantly in the past 20 years. Today, 10% of nurses are men. According to the National League for Nursing (NLN) 2015-2016 Survey of Nursing Schools, 15% of BSN students were male. Nursing leaders continue to develop strong initiatives to recruit even more men to the profession. If you have a passion for meaningful work, an aptitude for science and math and a desire to care for others, you can look forward to exciting career prospects as a registered nurse.

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The number of men in nursing has tripled since 1970 and continues to grow.

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