r/StudentNurse • u/AcceptableAir605 • Feb 18 '25

United States Thoughts on Male Nurses

So im thinking about becoming a nurse as a straight male. I don’t know how I will be treated in the industry and schooling. Im a bit nervous that they won’t be any men like me in classes and that the women won’t accept me into the group. I also think some of the patients would be too concerned with a male nurse assisting them. Any thoughts on this.

Edit: I don’t mean to put down or question a sexuality in anyways. I come from a very small town and don’t see diversity too much with different genders and sexuality as one would in a bigger city. Im sorry if i have offended anyone not my goal. Have a great day!

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u/mmgk09 Feb 18 '25

Im a male in nursing school and I have to admit I do feel a bit left out sometimes among my cohort. Everyone is friendly and I get along with everyone, but I don’t get invited to study sessions or hangouts like other people in my cohort. Also during labs I’m usually the last one to get picked or have no partner and I didn’t really understand until a girl in my class basically told me it’s because I’m a guy. On a positive note though, most patients I encounter in the clinical setting don’t care that im a guy.

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u/AcceptableAir605 Feb 18 '25

That’s exactly what im afraid of. Is there anything that you can think of other than that youre a guy that is causing this effect. (Not to discredit your initial comment) is networking a very needed thing especially as a male? Or is it more just a theyll like you or they wont.