[jsheps]

Hi I am a serving member of the royal navy at present,but have my notice in I would like to become a nurse but every time I mention this to people they always look a bit shocked am i going to find this type of attitude all the time now that I've decided to become a nurse and does this attitude ever become a problem in the work place.

[WHG]

I have been a nurse for 32 years. Currently active duty with US Army. You will find narrow minded people everywhere. In general I have had few problems. None from my patients or their family. Some from female nurses. Would not let that stop me from entering the profession.

[chuckie]

Stay in the Navy and become a nurse!

These nurses work in hospitals in the UK to keep up their general skills, going out with the military when required.

I have worked with Army Navy and Air Force at Peterborough Hospital. These nurses are the best! stay within the military and fulfill your dream.

I worked with the Army and the Police before coming into nursing. I am now a School Nurse completing my specialist degree.

contact me on chuckie.watson@virgin.net

[nursinghumor]

The two issues you'll want to learn the most about are:

Male Gender Bias (by nurses, patients, the public)
http://www.4nursing.com/gender/

"Nurse's Eating Their Young."
http://www.nursefriendly.com/young

It's something every male nurse needs to deal with, some have a more difficult time than others.

I would not let it deter you if nursing is what you really want to do. I would read some Nurse's views of the nursing profession. It will give you some food for thought and help you decide if nursing is really for you.
http://www.nursefriendly.com/views

Hope that is helpful to you.

Andrew Lopez, RN
Nursing Associations, Degree Programs Online, Jokes, Schools, Scrubs & More
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