An exploration of the influences on under-representation of male pre-registration nursing students

Whitford, Heather; Marland, Glenn; Carson, Maggie; Bain, Heather; Eccles, Jacqueline; Lee, John; Taylor, James G.

doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2019.104234

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“…Similarities and differences were found among the male nurses in Mainland China and Macau regarding joining and remaining in nursing. Our study supports previous findings that motivations to induce males into nursing are related to social attitudes toward male nurses and the economic prospects of being nurses [21,22]. We found that male nurses in Macau and the Mainland were not widely accepted by the public, particularly in the Mainland.…”

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“…The males of both sides, particularly the Mainland males, entered nursing out of economic consideration. Both sides revealed the financial constraints of male nurses' families, echoing other studies which suggest that male nurses might be from families of lowmiddle to low economic conditions [21,25]. Driven into nursing almost exclusively out of economic benefits, male nurses in China often face a dilemma--while nursing can secure a stable urban life for men coming from the hardships of the countryside and small towns, these men are increasingly vulnerable to leaving nursing when exposed to more job opportunities.…”

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Factors influencing recruitment and retention of male nurses in Macau and mainland China: a collaborative, qualitative study

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Background Macau and the Mainland China have different political and socio-economic policies but are both influenced by Chinese culture. By comparing the professional development experiences of male nurses from Macau and the Mainland, this study aims to explore factors influencing the recruitment and retention of male nurses. Methods A collaborative, qualitative approach was adopted in which researchers from Macau and the Mainland were jointly involved in carrying out interviews and analyzing data. A total of 24 clinical male nurses were invited, with 12 each from Macau the Mainland. Recruitment was based on purposive sampling from various health institutions in the two regions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in 2017–2018 with similar interview guidelines for both Macau and the Mainland sites. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis, and Nvivo11 Plus software was used to facilitate the analysis. Results Key facilitators/barriers to recruitment and retention of male nurses were clustered under the two research questions: 1) What are the factors influencing the recruitment of male nurses? 2) What are the factors influencing the retention of male nurses? Males in Macau and the Mainland experienced pressure while entering nursing because of the stereotype that nursing is a feminine occupation. However, males in Macau chose nursing as a college major under their own volition while males in the Mainland were mostly forced into nursing. The males in Macau hardly thought of leaving nursing while their Mainland counterparts constantly felt uncertain about their professional future. The males on both sides hoped to thrive in career development. While the Macanese tended to pursue advanced programs in specialty nursing for better health care in the frontline, the Mainlanders wanted to get promoted to leave the frontline. Conclusion Male nurses in Macau and Mainland share some common experiences in professional development but have different views and values regarding nursing.

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Factors influencing recruitment and retention of male nurses in Macau and mainland China: a collaborative, qualitative study

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“…Traditionally, the caring and nurturing aspect of nursing has been associated with women and femininity, which is reinforced by the continued low number of men in nursing 1 . While the number of males in nursing is increasing 1,2 males remain a minority worldwide accounting for approximately 10% of the nursing workforce 3‐6 . While other professions, such as medicine and engineering have made advances in addressing gender inequities, nursing has been unsuccessful in this regard.…”

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“…In reviewing the literature, several common themes emerge as factors that negatively affect the recruitment of men into nursing: perception of nursing, public perception of men in nursing, and the influence of significant others 4,7 . The stereotypical belief that nursing is a female profession, not suitable for men, continues to influence the decisions of men to decline nursing as a career choice 2,5 . Career advisors may direct higher achieving students away from nursing, possibly perpetuating a negative perception of nursing in the minds of the students 8 .…”

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“…Career advisors may direct higher achieving students away from nursing, possibly perpetuating a negative perception of nursing in the minds of the students 8 . Further, teachers and school counsellors’ lack of knowledge about the nursing programs and nursing career choices emphasizes the need for improved awareness regarding careers in nursing 5 …”

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Exploring the Contextual Factors Surrounding the Recruitment and Retention of Men in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program

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Men continue to be significantly underrepresented within the nursing profession, making up less than 10% of the Canadian nursing workforce. While studies have explored the challenges faced by men in nursing, fewer studies have explored the recruitment and retention barriers experienced by male nursing students. The purpose of this study was to explore the recruitment and retention of male nursing students currently enrolled in an undergraduate baccalaureate nursing program. Snowball sampling was used to recruit male nursing students (n = 17) to participate in focus groups where they shared what factors affected their decision to enter a nursing program and what experiences contributed to their decision to remain in the nursing program. The results of this research can contribute to the development of strategies to recruit and retain men in nursing and ultimately have the effect of diversifying the nursing profession.

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Employment intention and career planning of male nursing students in different levels of colleges and universities: A qualitative study

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Yang,

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AimTo explore the employment intention and career planning of male nursing students at different levels of colleges and universities and provide references for formulating individualized training content.DesignPhenomenological research method in qualitative research.MethodsUsing a phenomenological research method, 15 male nursing students from three levels of colleges and universities were interviewed in a one‐to‐half structure, and the data were analysed using NVivo12.0 software and the Colaizzi seven‐step analysis method.ResultsFour themes and 10 sub‐themes were extracted. The four themes included professional identity experience, nursing learning experience, career expectation and planning and educational needs. The 10 sub‐themes included the negative effects of traditional impressions, the gradual establishment of professional identity, public health events promote professional identity, negative experiences in learning, positive growth from learning, varied career plans, career expectations and influencing factors, a reasonable schedule, diversity of content requirements and the positive effect of teaching teachers.ConclusionsInfluenced by many factors, the employment intention and career planning of male nursing students at different higher education levels are varied. Schools and clinical practice units should strengthen the training of employment intention and career planning and make reasonable time adjustments to the training content.Public ContributionIn total, 15 male interns accepted our interview request. We utilized their break time to conduct the interviews, resulting in significant contributions to the content of the article.

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An exploration of the influences on under-representation of male pre-registration nursing students

Cited by 27 publications

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Factors influencing recruitment and retention of male nurses in Macau and mainland China: a collaborative, qualitative study

Factors influencing recruitment and retention of male nurses in Macau and mainland China: a collaborative, qualitative study

Exploring the Contextual Factors Surrounding the Recruitment and Retention of Men in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Employment intention and career planning of male nursing students in different levels of colleges and universities: A qualitative study

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