Men in Female-Dominated Nursing Specialties

Abstract

While numbers of men in the nursing profession have slowly increased, men in female-dominated specialty areas have not changed. Male nurses and nursing students encounter gender bias and discrimination in certain specialty nursing environments. This has implications for the quality of care provided, parental engagement, and job satisfaction. By diversifying the nursing workforce, there is a potential to enhance patient comfort, improve satisfaction, and promote a more inclusive, creative, and patient-focused health care environment.

Keywords: Male and nursing specialties; Male nurses and NICU men; Men and nursing specialties; Men in nursing; NICU.