Men in Nursing: History, Challenges, and Opportunities / Edition 1

by Chad O'Lynn RN, PhD, Russell Tranbarger RN, EdD, FAAN

Overview

"

Named an Outstanding Academic Title for 2007 byChoice!

[A] fascinating historical perspective on men in nursing; the societal stereotypes associated with nurses and nursing; and the gender-based barriers facing males in the profession and those considering nursing as a career....Everyone in the expanding health care delivery system should read this book on men's contributions to the field of nursing. Essential.

--Choice

From the Foreword:

At a time when all of the world's talent must be tapped to provide the top-notch quality of health care that we all need and deserve, no profession can afford to ignore any of its brightest and best. Gender neutrality in nursing must be attained; our future patients deserve it. Thankfully this book will help.

---

Eleanor J. Sullivan, PhD, RN, FAAN, Former Dean, University of Kansas School of Nursing and Past President, Sigma Theta Tau International

This book is the first of its kind and a very valuable addition to the nursing literature?.It is an excellent read and has many implications for nursing education? Score: 96, 4 stars

--Doody's "

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826102218
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	08/14/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

Chad E. O’Lynn, PhD, RN, RA (Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, 2006) is an assistant professor of nursing at University of Portland.

Russell E. Tranbarger, EdD, RN, FAAN, is professor emeritus at East Carolina University.

Table of Contents

List of Tables
List of Figures
Contributors
Preface
Foreword, Eleanor J. Sullivan, PhD, RN, FAAN
Part I. Our History, Chad E. O'Lynn
• History of Men in Nursing: A Review, Chad E. O'Lynn
• American Schools of Nursing for Men, Russell E. Tranbarger
• The American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN): The First 30 Years as Reported in Interaction, Russell E. Tranbarger
• Army Nursing: A Personal Biography, William T. Bester
Part II. Current Issues, Chad E. O'Lynn
• The Effects of Gender on Communication and Workplace Relations, Christina G. Yoshimura and Sara E. Hayden
• Men, Caring, and Touch , Chad E. O'Lynn
• Reverse Discrimination in Nursing Leadership: Hitting the Concrete Ceiling, Tim Porter-O'Grady
• Leadership: How to Achieve Success in Nursing Organizations, Daniel J. Pesut
• Gender-Based Barriers for Male Students in Nursing Education Programs, Chad E. O'Lynn
Part III. International Perspectives, Chad E. O'Lynn
• Gender-Based Barriers for Male Student Nurses in General Nursing Education Programs: An Irish Perspective, Brian J. Keogh and Chad E. O'Lynn
• Men in Nursing in Canada: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives, Wally J. Bartfay
• Men in Nursing: An International Perspective, Larry D. Purnell
Part IV. Future Directions, Russell E. Tranbarger
• Recruitment and Retention of Men in Nursing, Susan A. LaRocco
• Are You Man Enough to Be a Nurse? Challenging Male Nurse Media Portrayals and Stereotypes, Deborah A. Burton and Terry R. Misener
• Men's Health: A Leadership Role for Men in Nursing, Demetrius J. Porche
Epilogue, Russell E. Tranbarger
Index

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Chapters blend personal insights with industry analysis to provide excellent insights crucial to any student of nursing."—Bookwatch

"This book is the perfect guide for men seeking a career in this fast growing industry... must-have for everyone involved in the field today."— Doody's Review Services

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Vicki Ann Moss, DNSc, MS, BSN, RN (University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh)
Description: This book, written by two male nurses, informs the reader how men work, succeed, and survive in nursing.
Purpose: The purpose is to address the isolation men feel in this predominately female profession and to discuss the need for gender equality in nursing.
Audience: The primary audience for this book is men in nursing, both students and practicing nurses, but it should also be read by female nurses so that they can more fully understand the gender inequality that occurs in nursing education and practice.
Features: The 15 chapters are grouped into four sections covering the history of men in nursing, current issues, international perspectives, and future directions. Also included is a list of U.S. nursing schools for men, curriculum recommendations, the top 10 barriers men face, and other research data. An epilogue by one of the editors ends the book.
Assessment: This book is the first of its kind and a very valuable addition to the nursing literature. The editors and contributing authors bring to light the vast contributions men have made in nursing over time, and the historical and contemporary barriers they have faced. Much of the information in this book was new to me and I have every belief it will be new to many nurses, both male and female. It is an excellent read and has many implications for nursing education, such as the lack of men's health content, no history of men in nursing, and no coverage of gender differences in communication styles. The many anecdotal stories told by male nurses provide additional interest. This is a much-needed resource to promote gender neutrality in nursing and to improve health care delivery in the 21st century.

Doody's Review Service

Reviewer: Vicki Ann Moss, DNSc, MS, BSN, RN(University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh)
Description: This book, written by two male nurses, informs the reader how men work, succeed, and survive in nursing.
Purpose: The purpose is to address the isolation men feel in this predominately female profession and to discuss the need for gender equality in nursing.
Audience: The primary audience for this book is men in nursing, both students and practicing nurses, but it should also be read by female nurses so that they can more fully understand the gender inequality that occurs in nursing education and practice.
Features: The 15 chapters are grouped into four sections covering the history of men in nursing, current issues, international perspectives, and future directions. Also included is a list of U.S. nursing schools for men, curriculum recommendations, the top 10 barriers men face, and other research data. An epilogue by one of the editors ends the book.
Assessment: This book is the first of its kind and a very valuable addition to the nursing literature. The editors and contributing authors bring to light the vast contributions men have made in nursing over time, and the historical and contemporary barriers they have faced. Much of the information in this book was new to me and I have every belief it will be new to many nurses, both male and female. It is an excellent read and has many implications for nursing education, such as the lack of men's health content, no history of men in nursing, and no coverage of gender differences in communication styles. The many anecdotal stories told by male nurses provide additional interest. This is a much-needed resource to promote gender neutrality in nursing and to improve health care delivery in the 21st century.