Monday, May 29, 2017

Do we need more men in general practice nursing?

  • Have we done enough to rid the health service of prejudice among staff?
  • When was the last time you saw a male practice nurse?
  • Where does the perception of practice nursing as a destination for the final years of your career come from?
  • Would having a wider demographic represented in community nursing enable the NHS to serve the population’s health needs better?
I always think of nursing as a very inclusive profession. Nurses treat everyone fairly – regardless of their race, age or religion. I have heard nurses talk about treating the victim of a crime and the perpetrator with equal respect and attention in a moving and remarkable way.
And yet, when it comes to nurses themselves, I am not always sure they gain that same respect.

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