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Men in nursing view their presence in the profession as vital for addressing social determinants of health and meeting the nation's growing healthcare needs. Their lived experience, perspective, and clinical insights also can make much-needed inroads in improving men's health, they argue. Yet men remain distinctly under-represented, comprising just 12% to 13% of RNs, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although this is up from 9.9% in 2013, the relatively modest percentage of men underscores the ground the profession needs to cover in achieving its diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, said men in the field.
Chris Evans Gartley is a journalist for American Nurse, specializing in healthcare and nursing topics. With a focus on providing informative and relevant articles, Chris covers a wide range of subjects such as stress reduction techniques, patient care, nursing education, and the impact of technology on the nursing profession.
