How does the medical community feel about male nurses, and what are the education requirements for an RN?
Asked by mike9626
I am considering changing careers and have seriously begun to think about nursing. Are male nurses respected in the medical community? Also I already have a Bachelors degree in an unrelated field (non-medical), so would two years of schooling be sufficient to become an RN or would it require another four years. It would seem silly to have two Bachelors degrees. Thank You.

Best Answer:
To be honest, most of us (in fact everyone I know) doesn't think about male nurses any different from female (if they even think about it at all) and I know Jill (top contributor) will weigh in the same. This isn't the 1950's anymore. To get a RN; you have 2 options: get an AA associates RN (2 years) or try & find an accelerated bridge BSRN that is for people with a bachelirs in something else (then it is just the 2 years core nursing program). HOWEVER< both will require you have certain pre-reqs which you may or may not have (such as anatomy & physiology) so that would need to be taken as well. As would any science cores more than about 5 years old.
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Answered by Diane A

It is OK if you like it regardless of other opinion. 2yr associate degree can be RN too. Some think male nurses are sissy, gay...
Answered by TopGun

I have worked in a hospital and a nursing home and every male nurse I have ever met has recieved the same level of respect as any other nurse. You can get an Associate's Degree and become an RN. A lot of community colleges offer this, and since you already have a Bachelor's I'm sure they'll let you skip the basic pre-req's. Good Luck!
Answered by tink123

http://www.explorehealthcareers.com/en/Career.21b.aspx http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/nurse_ed/AccelArticle.htm Yes, male nurses are respected. Since you have a Bachelor's degree (in a unrelated field) you could complete an accelerated BSN program in 12-18 months. Less time than it takes to earn an ADN.
Answered by Al in NC