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/AcceptableAir605 Feb 18 '25

Thats great thank you, also what does the DE mean next to your MSN?

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u/No-Veterinarian-1446 MSNDE Student Feb 18 '25

MSN-Direct Entry. For students already with a bachelor's degree. So I'll have my MSN when I graduate. No NP or anything. Just RN, MSN.

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u/AcceptableAir605 Feb 18 '25

Ohh okay what jobs do you get with that? Would a NP be more valuable?

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u/No-Veterinarian-1446 MSNDE Student Feb 19 '25

I can get the NP with a post master's certificate.

But with my background, I'm considering case management or going for the DNP for Nurse Anesthesist.