{"product_id":"9780826103499","title":"Men in Nursing: History, Challenges, and Opportunities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed an Outstanding Academic Title for 2007 by\u003ci\u003eChoice!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] fascinating historical perspective on men in nursing; the societal stereotypes associated with nurses and nursing; and the gender-based barriers facing males in the profession and those considering nursing as a career....\u003cb\u003eEveryone in the expanding health care delivery system should read this book\u003c\/b\u003e on men's contributions to the field of nursing. \u003cb\u003eEssential.\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Foreword:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"At a time when all of the world's talent must be tapped to provide the top-notch quality of health care that we all need and deserve, no profession can afford to ignore any of its brightest and best.  Gender neutrality in nursing must be attained; our future patients deserve it.   Thankfully this book will help.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEleanor J. Sullivan\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, RN, FAAN, Former Dean, University of Kansas School of Nursing and Past President, Sigma Theta Tau International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is the first of its kind and a very valuable addition to the nursing literature .It is an excellent read and has many implications for nursing education \" \u003cb\u003eScore: 96, 4 stars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--\u003ci\u003eDoody's\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed an Outstanding Academic Title for 2007 by\u003ci\u003eChoice!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] fascinating historical perspective on men in nursing; the societal stereotypes associated with nurses and nursing; and the gender-based barriers facing males in the profession and those considering nursing as a career....\u003cb\u003eEveryone in the expanding health care delivery system should read this book\u003c\/b\u003e on men's contributions to the field of nursing. \u003cb\u003eEssential.\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Foreword:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"At a time when all of the world's talent must be tapped to provide the top-notch quality of health care that we all need and deserve, no profession can afford to ignore any of its brightest and best.  Gender neutrality in nursing must be attained; our future patients deserve it.   Thankfully this book will help.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEleanor J. Sullivan\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, RN, FAAN, Former Dean, University of Kansas School of Nursing and Past President, Sigma Theta Tau International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is the first of its kind and a very valuable addition to the nursing literature .It is an excellent read and has many implications for nursing education \" \u003cb\u003eScore: 96, 4 stars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--\u003ci\u003eDoody's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The editors and contributors...are not afraid to tackle controversial topics like reverse gender discrimination in nursing leadership, masculine styles of nursing care, and the effects of gender on communication and workplace relationships. Other chapters explore the history and accomplishments of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN), lessons learned from other countries...and future leadership opportunities for male nurses in the 21st century, including recommendations for a men's health nurse practitioner curriculum.\"  --\u003ci\u003eMinority Nurse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're thinking about a career in nursing or currently practicing in the field, this new innovative guide is just for you.  For the first time, authors, educators and practicing nurses, Chad O'Lynn and Russell Tanbarger offer a unique insider's view to how men work, succeed, and survive in this fast growing segment of the healthcare industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the barriers and stereotypes men must overcome, to the basic daily work needs they have as nurses, this book covers the entire spectrum of career-based issues men face today and have faced in the past. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMen in Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect guide for men seeking a career in this fast growing industry.  From insider advice and real-life experiences, this new innovative and inspiring guide is a must-have for everyone involved in the field today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics Covered Include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory\u003c\/b\u003e-Presents an inspirational overview of the contributions men have made to the nursing field. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCurrent Issues\u003c\/b\u003e - Provides recommendations to address barriers such as reverse discrimination, workplace  communication and leadership. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorldwide Perspective \u003c\/b\u003e- Includes examples from countries outside the United States proving similarities and concerns exist throughout the world. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFuture Directions\u003c\/b\u003e-Offers insight and solutions in order to grow and maintain the interest and enthusiasm of men for careers in nursing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssential Data Included:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList of U.S. Nursing Schools for Men\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCurriculum Recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTop 10 Barriers Men Face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eImportant Research Data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003eList of Tables\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Figures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributors\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword, \u003ci\u003eEleanor J.  Sullivan, PhD, RN, FAAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Our History\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChad E. O'Lynn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e History of Men in Nursing: A Review, \u003ci\u003eChad E. O'Lynn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  American Schools of Nursing for Men, \u003ci\u003eRussell E. Tranbarger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  The American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN): The First 30 Years as Reported in \u003ci\u003eInteraction\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRussell E. Tranbarger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Army Nursing: A Personal Biography, \u003ci\u003eWilliam T. Bester\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Current Issues\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChad E. O'Lynn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  The Effects of Gender on Communication and Workplace Relations, \u003ci\u003eChristina G. Yoshimura and Sara E. Hayden \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Men, Caring, and Touch , \u003ci\u003eChad E. O'Lynn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Reverse Discrimination in Nursing Leadership: Hitting the Concrete Ceiling, \u003ci\u003eTim Porter-O'Grady\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Leadership: How to Achieve Success in Nursing Organizations, \u003ci\u003eDaniel J. Pesut\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Gender-Based Barriers for Male Students in Nursing Education Programs, \u003ci\u003eChad E. O'Lynn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III.  International Perspectives\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChad E. O'Lynn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Gender-Based Barriers for Male Student Nurses in General Nursing Education Programs: An Irish Perspective, \u003ci\u003eBrian J. Keogh and Chad E. O'Lynn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Men in Nursing in Canada: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives, \u003ci\u003eWally J. Bartfay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Men in Nursing: An International Perspective, \u003ci\u003eLarry D. Purnell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV.  Future Directions\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRussell E. Tranbarger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Recruitment and Retention of Men in Nursing, \u003ci\u003eSusan A. LaRocco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Are You Man Enough to Be a Nurse? Challenging Male Nurse Media Portrayals and Stereotypes, \u003ci\u003eDeborah A. Burton and Terry R. Misener\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Men's Health: A Leadership Role for Men in Nursing, \u003ci\u003eDemetrius J. Porche\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue, \u003ci\u003eRussell E. Tranbarger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're thinking about a career in nursing or currently practicing in the field, this new innovative guide is just for you.  For the first time, authors, educators and practicing nurses, Chad O'Lynn and Russell Tanbarger offer a unique insider's view to how men work, succeed, and survive in this fast growing segment of the healthcare industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the barriers and stereotypes men must overcome, to the basic daily work needs they have as nurses, this book covers the entire spectrum of career-based issues men face today and have faced in the past. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMen in Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect guide for men seeking a career in this fast growing industry.  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