What's it like to be a male nurse in a field where women predominate?

Hey Enrique!

I think it's great you are asking this question about nursing. Though the field is predominately female, I have tons of male friends who are pursuing nursing! Regardless of your gender, I think your aspirations and passion for helping people will make you successful in this career path! Here are some pieces of advice that I think would be helpful for you:

http://careervillage.org/questions/674/what-steps-do-you-need-to-take-to-become-a-registered-nurse

http://careervillage.org/questions/1083/when-becoming-a-nurse-which-degree-is-better-to-get-first-msn-or-bsn

http://careervillage.org/questions/1066/what-are-some-of-the-ups-and-downs-of-being-a-neonatal-nurse

http://careervillage.org/questions/1039/what-is-the-day-to-day-experience-for-a-nurse

Hope this helps you in your path!

Jordan

Although I do not have a great perspective on this, as I am a woman, I do know that the nursing field enjoys having male nurses among the team. There will be times when you are needed for "heavier" jobs and times when male patients will prefer a male nurse for care. The nursing field needs men to optimize care for patients of all types!