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Exploring attitudes of acceptance of males in nursing among registered nurses.

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Gedzyk-Nieman, SA; Svoboda, G
Published in: Journal of nursing management
April 2019

To explore attitudes of acceptance of male nurses and examine correlations between female nurses' levels of acceptance and certain demographic variables.Collaboration and teamwork are essential skills for the nursing profession and for successful health care environments. Attitudes of acceptance between male and female nurses can impact the ability to sustain these skills and influence nursing satisfaction.Female (n = 251) and male (n = 60) nurses from three medical centres in or near a large, Midwestern city participated. Data were collected via an anonymous online survey using the Sexist Attitude Inventory.Male nurses' attitudes of acceptance of male nurses were greater than female nurses' attitudes of acceptance. A small, positive correlation was found between the female nurse's level of education and her acceptance of male nurses. Male and female nurses' responses were also significantly different on 35% of the inventory items-providing areas of focus for relationship improvement.The significant difference between male and female nurses' acceptance of male nurses necessitates further investigation. Addressing male/female perspective differences on professional work issues may improve both groups' work experience, job satisfaction, and acceptance of all nursing colleagues, regardless of gender.

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Journal of nursing management

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EISSN

1365-2834

ISSN

0966-0429

Publication Date

April 2019

Volume

27

Issue

3

Start / End Page

647 / 654

Related Subject Headings

  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Sexism
  • Nursing
  • Nurses, Male
  • Nurses
  • Nurse's Role
  • Midwestern United States
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
 

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Gedzyk-Nieman, S. A., & Svoboda, G. (2019). Exploring attitudes of acceptance of males in nursing among registered nurses. Journal of Nursing Management, 27(3), 647–654. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12723
Gedzyk-Nieman, Stephanie A., and Gwen Svoboda. “Exploring attitudes of acceptance of males in nursing among registered nurses.Journal of Nursing Management 27, no. 3 (April 2019): 647–54. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12723.
Gedzyk-Nieman SA, Svoboda G. Exploring attitudes of acceptance of males in nursing among registered nurses. Journal of nursing management. 2019 Apr;27(3):647–54.
Gedzyk-Nieman, Stephanie A., and Gwen Svoboda. “Exploring attitudes of acceptance of males in nursing among registered nurses.Journal of Nursing Management, vol. 27, no. 3, Apr. 2019, pp. 647–54. Epmc, doi:10.1111/jonm.12723.
Gedzyk-Nieman SA, Svoboda G. Exploring attitudes of acceptance of males in nursing among registered nurses. Journal of nursing management. 2019 Apr;27(3):647–654.
Journal cover image

Published In

Journal of nursing management

DOI

EISSN

1365-2834

ISSN

0966-0429

Publication Date

April 2019

Volume

27

Issue

3

Start / End Page

647 / 654

Related Subject Headings

  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Sexism
  • Nursing
  • Nurses, Male
  • Nurses
  • Nurse's Role
  • Midwestern United States
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans