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Nursing Certifications

Nursing certification shows that nurses are serious about mastering their specialty area. 

How to Become a Nurse

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Interested in becoming a nurse? There are a number of pathways that can get you there. Explore your options and plan toward your future in nursing.

Men in Nursing: Stigma

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For years, male nurses have faced social stigma. But that’s changing—and more of them are making their way into the health care system. 

Men in Nursing: Stigma

Male nurse speaking to patient

Why Is There a Stigma Surrounding the Male Nurse? Nursing is often considered a female-dominated profession. According to 2020 Bureau of Labor Statistics labor force data, women make up approximately 87% of registered nurses and 88% of nurse practitioners in the United States. The male nurse stigma partially comes from the false assumption that women are better suited than men for caretaking roles, according to an article from the New York Times. This stigma manifests itself in a number of ways. While they may be welcomed in the workplace, studies have shown that some male nurses are, in fact, subject […]