The working experiences of male nurses in China: Implications for male nurse recruitment and retention

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 441-449
Author(s):  
Hong Zhang ◽  
Jiong Tu
Keyword(s):  
Male Nurses ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Male Nurse ◽  
Nurse Recruitment

scholarly journals Nurse Recruitment and Retention in Rural Newfoundland and Labrador Communities: The Experiences of Healthcare Managers

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Aylward ◽  
Alice Gaudine ◽  
Lorna Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Newfoundland And Labrador ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Nurse Recruitment

La santé en péril: répercussions de la communication âgiste sur le désengagement psychologique et l'estime de soi des infirmiers de 45 ans et plus

2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martine Lagacé ◽  
Francine Tougas ◽  
Joelle Laplante ◽  
Jean-François Neveu
Keyword(s):  
Relative Deprivation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Domain Model ◽  
Male Nurses ◽  
Male Nurse ◽  
Path Analyses ◽  
Communication Practices ◽  
Female Nurses ◽  
Communication Path

ABSTRACTThese two studies are designed to evaluate the reactions of male nurses aged 45 years and older toward ageism. The goal of the first study is to test the prestigious work domain model of psychological disengagement resulting from a previous study conducted among female nurses. This model has been confirmed through path analyses conducted on a sample of 236 male nurse technicians; by the same token, it has been shown to apply in the case of lower-status employees working in a prestigious field. In particular, the more a male nurse aged 45 and older experiences relative personal deprivation, the more he discredits feedback from his co-workers and superiors; such discrediting, in turn, leads to devaluation of the domain of work, which in turn lowers self-esteem. The goal of the second study is three-fold, namely: (a) testing the disengagement model among 419 male nurse clinicians; (b) extending this model through the addition of ageist communication as a variable triggering personal relative deprivation; and (c) constructing a scale of ageist communication. Path analyses have again confirmed that the way a domain is appreciated influences the negative impact that devaluation can produce on self-esteem, regardless of the gender or status of the employee working in that field. In addition, these results demonstrate the central role played by communication in the workplace as a vehicle of ageism and as a precursor of ageing employees' discomfort. The discussion covers the implications of ageing employees' reactions toward ageism as well as the consequences of depreciatory language and exclusionary communication practices in the workplace.

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

BMC Nursing ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimei Mao ◽  
Jialin Wang ◽  
Yuan Zhang ◽  
Pak Leng Cheong ◽  
Iat Kio Van ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
College Major ◽  
Male Nurses ◽  
Economic Policies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Health Institutions

Abstract 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.

scholarly journals “I prefer a male nurse to a female nurse”: patients’ preference for, and satisfaction with nursing care provided by male nurses at the Komfo Anokye teaching hospital

BMC Nursing ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayford Isaac Budu ◽  
Emmanuel Mawuli Abalo ◽  
Victoria Bubunyo Bam ◽  
Deus Osei Agyemang ◽  
Shirley Noi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Male Nurses ◽  
Healthcare Delivery System ◽  
Male Nurse

Abstract Background Although most male nurses join the profession for self-actualisation, the cultural and societal stereotyping of male nurses as “He-Man”, “gay” and “troublemakers”, and their marginalisation at the hospital during certain personal and intimate care procedures, tend to deepen the existing gender discrimination prevalent within the nursing profession. This study therefore assessed patients’ preference for, and satisfaction with nursing care provided by male nurses at the medical and surgical wards of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital [KATH]. Methods An inferential cross-sectional study design, in which the prevalence of a condition among an identified population is determined, was used. Using convenience sampling, 150 respondents who meet certain practical criteria and are available and willing to participate were sampled. Data from a context-based research instrument on the opinion, preference and satisfaction of patients with male nursing were analysed using χ2 test, Mann Whitney U test, ordinal logistic regression and logistic regression. Results The study indicates that more females than males had ever been attended to by a male nurse for the period considered by the study, and females described male nurses as polite and courteous and were comfortable with their treatment. Being single [OR = 0.111, 95% CI (0.013–0.928)] and professing Islamic faiths [OR = 36.533, 95% CI (2.116–630.597)] were functions of respondents’ preference for a male nurse. Significantly too, affiliating to a religious sect (OR = 2.347, 95% CI [0.076–1.630]) and being educated (OR = 1.387, 95% CI [0.040–0.615]), were associated with higher odds of falling in one of the higher categories of satisfaction with nursing care provided by male nurses as against the lower categories. Conclusion Although marital status, religious affiliation and educational level were the significant predictors of patients’ preference for, and satisfaction with care provided by male nurses, the effect of the other variables should not be overlooked. The finding disproves assertions on the negative effect of religion on male nurses. It is recommended that public awareness be created on the role of male nurses in the healthcare delivery system to promote acceptance of gender diversity in the nursing profession.

Patient feedback could play a part in male nurse recruitment

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (35) ◽  
pp. 33-33
Author(s):  
Dan Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Patient Feedback ◽  
Male Nurse ◽  
Nurse Recruitment

scholarly journals Lived experiences of male nurses: Dire consequences for the nursing profession

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Kronsberg ◽  
Josephine Rachel Bouret ◽  
Anne Liners Brett
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Nurse Educators ◽  
Nursing Shortage ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Male Nurses ◽  
Nursing Workforce ◽  
Critical Problem ◽  
Alternative Strategies ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Men In Nursing

The current and impending nursing shortage is well documented in the literature. Nursing needs to look at alternative strategies to meet the demands faced by the nursing shortage in both practice and education. One strategy would be to increase the number of men in nursing. While the percentage of men in nursing has increased incrementally, male nurses are underrepresented in nursing constituting approximately 9.6% of the nursing workforce. Two independent studies resulted in strikingly similar findings suggesting that male nurses are experiencing discrimination, lack of support, and dissatisfaction in the educational and practice environments. To increase the recruitment and retention of men in nursing it is imperative that this critical problem be addressed by nurse educators, managers, and practitioners at every level.

scholarly journals An integrative review of Enrolled Nurse recruitment and retention

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Blay ◽  
Louise E. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Integrative Review ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Nurse Recruitment

Home Healthcare Nurse Recruitment and Retention

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn Smith-Stoner ◽  
Jennifer Markley
Keyword(s):  
Home Healthcare ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Nurse Recruitment

scholarly journals The analysis of male nursing students and professionally active male nurses’ opinions on the presence of men in the nursing profession

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
Marcel Kręcichwost
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Male Nurses ◽  
Male Nurse ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Nurse Student ◽  
Female Nurses ◽  
The 19Th Century

Background: Since the 19th century nursing has been dominated by female nurses. Although the evolution of men into nursing profession has increased recently, the presence of male nurses still surprises patients. Despite the stereotype, more and more men replenish the nursing staf. Aim of the study: The main goal of the conducted research is to get to know male nursing students and male nurses’ opinions on the topic of the profession chosen by them, as well as to discover the level of satisfaction they derive from their work.Materials and methods: The research is based on the diagnostic poll method carried out according to the authorial questionnaire which consisted of 20 one-choice questions and one which required indicating three answers. He anonymous survey was directed to male nurses and male nursing students. 60 people took part in the research: 42 male nurses and 18 male students of nursing. Results: 47 respondents feel satisfaction derived from their work. 45% of respondents would choose nursing again if they could decide about their career one more time. 66.7% of the examined male nurses are pleased with their earnings, but 46.2 % of them work in a few places. The questionnaire in 53.3 % showed that they had chosen the profession of the male nurse, because they wanted to work in medical profession, and in the 25% they acknowledged that nursing was a perfect profession for them.Conclusions: During the research a low percentage of male nurses was observed in health care teams. Therefore, it should suggest a bigger promotion of this profession among men. The analysis of the results showed, moreover, that there is a need to continue examinations concerning the issue, in the aim of identifying possible problems and increasing the awareness of the society and potential students.Keywords: male nurse, student, man, nursing

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