#WeNurses - Thursday 14th December 2017 8pm (GMT Standard Time) Men in nursing

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This chat is guest hosted by @AndrewHaydonRN @Ewout1985

Chief nursing officer for England Jane Cummings earlier in the year announced that she is embarking on a joint project with the RCN to improve the image of nursing. This must include initiatives to help attract more men into the profession, such as more male advocates going into schools and colleges to talk about nursing.

The number of male students offered places on pre-registration nursing programmes in the UK was 9.4% (University and Colleges Admission Service 2016). While the current percentage of males in the healthcare profession as nurses and healthcare assistants sits at between10-12%. It would be interesting to see if these numbers have altered since the loss of the bursary and the reports of nurses leaving the profession.

However, the image of nursing is still dominated by the stereotypical perceptions that the public holds. The ‘sexy nurse’ ‘stern matron’ male doctors and female nurses are a thing of the past, but still upheld by advertisement and Halloween costumes. Although the prominence of mixed-gender nursing on television is getting better and better, this isn’t being translated into the numbers of men applying to study nursing.

Looking forward to the future especially with the loss of the bursary surely this is a time to look at stereotypes and how we can change them. Other professions such as engineering and teaching have been working on the gender gap, so how can nursing as a profession close this gap?


Further reading

NHS Employers: Gender in the NHS


Roslyn Weaver et al. Men in nursing on television: exposing and reinforcing stereotypes CLICK HERE to read

Carole Ford: Boys are doctors; girls are nurses CLICK HERE to read 

Andre Haydon: Student life - Where are all the male nursing students? CLICK HERE to read 

    

About our guest hosts

Andrew Haydon is a 3rd year Adult Student Nurse, he has a varied background including being a professional golfer and working for an education charity.Since starting his nursing degree he has developed a keen interest for getting more males into nursing. He has started a blog about being a male student nurse which predominately talks about different experiences that he has encountered during his training so far. Recently he has written a school’s programme that he is keen to implement with University of West London as well as his local trust.

Ewout van Sabben is a 3rd year Child Student Nurse. After working in healthcare for over 13 years he decided to learn and develop more skills and knowledge by becoming a nurse. Coming into the child nursing field made him aware of the lack of gender diversity in paediatric nursing settings and he isa keen advocate of males into nursing on twitter as well as engaging in conversations with the University school board to promote a gender positive image of nursing, as well as looking at promoting engagement with extra-curricular activities outside allocated university hours. 







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This #WeNurses discussion was guest hosted by @malestudentnurse and @ewout1985 - who tweeted as @WeNurses throughout the discussion.  

The discussion started by asking about the barriers:



And there were some interesting responses:










Question 2 addressed stereotypes:











Question 3 delved a little deeper into stereotypes:










The discussion then moved on to encouraging more men to be nurses:












Question 5 asked who could do more:














HUGE thanks to @malestudentnurse and @ewout1985 for putting together such a fantastic discussion








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 #WeNurses transcript

 
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:00
So lets get started with.... QUESTION 1 What are the barriers to men becoming nurses? #WeNurses
@LukiKnowsBest
14 December 2017 20:00
Evening everyone! Lukus coming to you from sunny Manchester. #WeNurses https://t.co/HNt1dD8mA1
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:00
RT @CraigDavidson85: Looking forward to tonight's #WeNurses chat #MeninNursing @malestudntnurse @Ewout1985
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:00
@claire_conboy @malestudntnurse @Ewout1985 And that’s one of the things we’re trying to get to the bottom off! #wenurses -E
@Debs_Word
14 December 2017 20:00
@WeNurses That for some, nursing is still seen as a matriarchal profession #wenurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:01
Hello Teresa here - looking forward to an interesting discussion this evening #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:01
RT @WeNurses: So lets get started with.... QUESTION 1 What are the barriers to men becoming nurses? #WeNurses
@AcademicRN
14 December 2017 20:01
@WeNurses Nursing is still seen as a female profession #wenurses
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:01
Evening all #WeNurses @WeNurses @malestudntnurse looking forward to the chat, #MenInNursing
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:01
RT @Debs_Word: @WeNurses That for some, nursing is still seen as a matriarchal profession #wenurses
@TonyCurranRN
14 December 2017 20:02
@WeNurses A major barrier in men becoming a nurse is the gender stereotype portrayed by the mass media #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:02
@PhilipRABall @malestudntnurse And we love having you getting involved! -E #wenurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:02
This is a very valid point and this will come up later in one of the questions how we change this #WeNurses https://twitter.com/cahill_lou/status/941397809017782273
@HeatherHenry4
14 December 2017 20:02
#lurking #wenurses
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:03
@WeNurses I'm not aware of any barriers #Wenurses
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:03
@WeNurses #WeNurses I agree on gender stereotyping - seems it’s ok for women to be in stem profs but men still not… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941398272601739265
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:04
Interesting, who do you think holds such notions? #Wenurses https://twitter.com/LukiKnowsBest/status/941397800734150656
@Quinn2966
14 December 2017 20:04
RT @WeNurses: This is a very valid point and this will come up later in one of the questions how we change this #WeNurses https://t.co/LVxu…
@TonyCurranRN
14 December 2017 20:04
@WeNurses Nursing needs to be positioned as a viable career for male students in secondary school #WeNurses
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:04
do we have evidence of this - or is it an Urban Myth? #Wenurses https://twitter.com/Cahill_Lou/status/941397809017782273
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:04
RT @WeNurses: This is a very valid point and this will come up later in one of the questions how we change this #WeNurses https://t.co/LVxu…
@LDNurse1
14 December 2017 20:05
#wenurses for me society still see nursing as a female role. I remember my family being shocked by me even consider… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941398699577675776
@ReanneWhite23
14 December 2017 20:07
@WeNurses Biggest barrier is funding!! #wenurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:07
If schools still exist. #WeNurses *looks at camera*. How would you measure efficacy of this promotional folly. :) https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/941398871309201409
@LukiKnowsBest
14 December 2017 20:07
One of my biggest bug bears. It was on the cover for @rcni Nursing Standard a few months ago #wenurses https://twitter.com/RespNurse/status/941398765671469056
@KeelingJoanne
14 December 2017 20:07
@WeNurses Yes but awareness could be extended to many more "venues": sports clubs, community groups etc. etc. #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:07
Stereotypes persist - it’s not seen as a male role ... society sees nursing as female #WeNurses https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/941397395073617920
@HeatherHenry4
14 December 2017 20:07
RT @RespNurse: @Debs_Word @WeNurses This isn’t helped by the nomenclature used in nursing hierarchical structure: #Sister #Matron #wenurses
@HeatherHenry4
14 December 2017 20:07
RT @JonFeeney94: Looking forward to tonight's #meninnursing chat! @malestudntnurse @WeNurses @Ewout1985 #WeNurses
@mynameisAndyJ
14 December 2017 20:08
just lurking and watching the chat #wenurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:08
RT @LukiKnowsBest: One of my biggest bug bears. It was on the cover for @rcni Nursing Standard a few months ago #wenurses https://t.co/yMNY…
@SP_Duckworth
14 December 2017 20:09
Most of what I see now is positive. #WeNurses https://t.co/SmScvkbQVR
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:09
@mynameisAndyJ HI :) lurk away :) lovely to see you #WeNurses
@Cappello_Lou
14 December 2017 20:09
@warnetony The increase in younger students is widely attributed to a change in funding for the nursing degree. #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:09
Pubs and Clubs. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/KeelingJoanne/status/941399279259746304
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:10
In the late ‘70s there were places that didn’t take men into nurse training, #WeNurses @wenurses however where they… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941399924373180421
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:10
RT @KeelingJoanne: @WeNurses Yes but awareness could be extended to many more "venues": sports clubs, community groups etc. etc. #WeNurses
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:10
Also ingrained in our language ‘male nurse’ rather than ‘nurse’ #WeNurses https://twitter.com/agencynurse/status/941399333576101888
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:10
RT @AgencyNurse: Stereotypes persist - it’s not seen as a male role ... society sees nursing as female #WeNurses https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/941397395073617920
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:10
QUESTION 2 Is the main stereotype of a nurse still female orientated and how might this impact practice? #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:10
Feel your inner teddy bear and a` that sort of thing bud. #wenurses https://twitter.com/CraigDavidson85/status/941399152772120576
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:10
RT @PhilipRABall: In the late ‘70s there were places that didn’t take men into nurse training, #WeNurses @wenurses however where they…
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:10
RT @PhilipRABall: In the late ‘70s there were places that didn’t take men into nurse training, #WeNurses @wenurses however where they…
@TonyCurranRN
14 December 2017 20:11
@SP_Duckworth It is improving but more needs to be done #WeNurses
@LDNurse1
14 December 2017 20:11
#wenurses most media portrays nursing as a female role It's only now recruitment numbers are dropping people are st… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941400204338659328
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:11
RT @WeNurses: So lets get started with.... QUESTION 1 What are the barriers to men becoming nurses? #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:11
Don’t forget to use the #WeNurses after your responses!
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:11
RT @WeNurses: Don’t forget to use the #WeNurses after your responses!
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:11
RT @jaxeccles: @WeNurses #WeNurses I agree on gender stereotyping - seems it’s ok for women to be in stem profs but men still not…
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:12
RT @WeNurses: So lets get started with.... QUESTION 1 What are the barriers to men becoming nurses? #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:12
That’s a very interesting view point! I hadn’t thought of that one #WeNurses https://t.co/2DHfKtjLnw
@SP_Duckworth
14 December 2017 20:12
@tonycurran82 Yes. I started in 1989 and it has got better. #WeNurses
@LukiKnowsBest
14 December 2017 20:12
Ahhh see I have issue with the costume coz that usually "sexy nurse" outfits which is a whole other debate #wenurses https://t.co/C2qhtnnU3q
@ReanneWhite23
14 December 2017 20:12
@WeNurses My male colleague gets called Doctor all the time! Even in a nurse uniform ??????? #wenurses
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:12
RT @tonycurran82: @WeNurses A major barrier in men becoming a nurse is the gender stereotype portrayed by the mass media #WeNurses
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:12
RT @tonycurran82: @WeNurses Nursing needs to be positioned as a viable career for male students in secondary school #WeNurses
@MrsLucyGooding
14 December 2017 20:12
@WeNurses @DannGooding @malestudntnurse @Ewout1985 Will be just watching tonight as not feeling very well #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:12
Google Nurse ... mostly female ! (And inappropriate!) #wenurses https://t.co/iFBBSRL1Fw
@DarrenStokes35
14 December 2017 20:12
@WeNurses Pay is definitely a sticking point, I had to give up a decent wage to go into nursing. #wenurses #meninnursing
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:13
RT @WeNurses: This is a very valid point and this will come up later in one of the questions how we change this #WeNurses https://t.co/LVxu…
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:13
RT @WeNurses: Ignorance to the variety and the scope of the role. The opportunities that a nursing career holds is endless #WeNurses https:…
@thesismum
14 December 2017 20:13
RT @WeNurses: So lets get started with.... QUESTION 1 What are the barriers to men becoming nurses? #WeNurses
@LukiKnowsBest
14 December 2017 20:13
#WeNurses https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/941400843156361216
@NRCUK
14 December 2017 20:14
thoroughly interesting #wenurses going on right now! I'm always fascinated by the "we are all different and equal"… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941400946113990656
@AcademicRN
14 December 2017 20:14
#WeNurses https://twitter.com/respnurse/status/941400882935226370
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:14
I very much agree - this is what I was writing about in Sept this year http://tonywarne.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/flights-of-fancy-challenges-of-creating.html #Wenurses https://twitter.com/livinginhope/status/941399443185815552
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:14
@CommunityNurse6 Ah! We’ve both come across this. How does he feel about it? #wenurses
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:14
@WeNurses #wenurses Q1 modern TVimages of Nursing implicitly reinforce stereotypes of men in nursing https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/43213216/Men_in_nursing_on_television_exposing_an20160229-8213-l0f679.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAIWOWYYGZ2Y53UL3A&Expires=1513285984&Signature=18kyF8z%2B%2BmweGcWfKvuV3xYS12o%3D&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3DMen_in_nursing_on_television_Exposing_an.pdf
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:14
RT @CommunityNurse6: @WeNurses My male colleague gets called Doctor all the time! Even in a nurse uniform ??????? #wenurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:14
@CommunityNurse6 @WeNurses is that by patients or colleagues? #wenurses
@eolcnurse
14 December 2017 20:14
Patriarchy. Misogyny. Homophobia. Pay/Reward. That’s all I can think of off the top of my head. #WeNurses https://t.co/kVlcjIS5nw
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:15
absolutely a key element in bring about change #Wenurses https://t.co/dcB5Lwn5rI
@MrsLucyGooding
14 December 2017 20:15
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 Is the main stereotype of a nurse still female orientated and how might this impact practice? #WeNurses
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:15
RT @tonycurran82: @WeNurses A major barrier in men becoming a nurse is the gender stereotype portrayed by the mass media #WeNurses
@MrsLucyGooding
14 December 2017 20:15
RT @WeNurses: So lets get started with.... QUESTION 1 What are the barriers to men becoming nurses? #WeNurses
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:15
@CraigDavidson85 @WeNurses @UoDundeeNursing #WeNurses we do need to make an effort and get the message out there -… https://t.co/LYOHcoVe9i
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:15
RT @tonycurran82: @WeNurses Nursing needs to be positioned as a viable career for male students in secondary school #WeNurses
@DarrenStokes35
14 December 2017 20:15
This would be a great start, Charge Nurse is a much more meaningful term and non gendered #WeNurses https://t.co/ABhH8aEut7
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:15
RT @SP_Duckworth: Most of what I see now is positive. #WeNurses https://t.co/SmScvkbQVR
@drewbiedoo72
14 December 2017 20:15
@WeNurses #WeNurses It still is asportrayedin media as so, like whenever a nurse who happens to be in the news is c… https://t.co/FwqZbmL9pC
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:15
RT @RespNurse: @Debs_Word @WeNurses This isn’t helped by the nomenclature used in nursing hierarchical structure: #Sister #Matron #wenurses
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:15
@WeNurses @futureCYPnurse is working on a project similar to this! #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:15
Charlie Fairhead. Superhuman. Show them that fella. They will sign up in droves. Pure gallus. #WeNurses… https://t.co/oTKwmhdYcF
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:15
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 Is the main stereotype of a nurse still female orientated and how might this impact practice? #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:15
We are a very knowledgable highly educated skilled professionals male or female #WeNurses https://twitter.com/respnurse/status/941400882935226370
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:16
a very good point! #wenurses https://twitter.com/livinginhope/status/941399959517192193
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:16
Not all the time. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/RespNurse/status/941400951931441159
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:16
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 Is the main stereotype of a nurse still female orientated and how might this impact practice? #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:16
And ambiguity. #WeNurses https://t.co/aHACMRT5OH
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:16
RT @jaxeccles: @CraigDavidson85 @WeNurses @UoDundeeNursing #WeNurses we do need to make an effort and get the message out there - we are tr…
@jomwlever
14 December 2017 20:16
#WeNurses Hi everyone, sorry I'm a bit late, Jo here tweeting from Greater Manchester
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:17
The images that tend to be used are either Charlie Fairhead from Casualty or a female nurse. #wenurses https://t.co/EoxnOa7YIO
@jomwlever
14 December 2017 20:17
RT @WeNurses: So lets get started with.... QUESTION 1 What are the barriers to men becoming nurses? #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:17
#WhatisSocietyKlaxon #WeNurses https://t.co/PGrW6tFc2d
@SMYseham
14 December 2017 20:17
@WeNurses Such as of some specialists fit to female not to male ?? ex: maternity ,, paediatric.. #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:17
RT @andrew_bogg: @WeNurses #WeNurses It still is asportrayedin media as so, like whenever a nurse who happens to be in the news is called "…
@NRCUK
14 December 2017 20:17
@AlresfordBear it's now wonder we have children that have just opted out of gender.... I'm me! #wenurses
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:17
that's true - as you say unfortunately #wenurses https://t.co/w0dhVghh8S
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:17
@AgencyNurse @1DavidFerran This is what a quick google search came up with for a boy #nursing costume #WeNurses -E https://t.co/PqbsSJyAg8
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:17
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 Is the main stereotype of a nurse still female orientated and how might this impact practice? #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:18
This is very powerful! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/cahill_lou/status/941401207171579910
@MrsLucyGooding
14 December 2017 20:18
@jomwlever ???? we only just joined too. Nice to see you Jo #WeNurses
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:18
@AgencyNurse Has greater sexualisation in media had an influence? @AgencyNurse @WeNurses #wenurses what impact does… https://t.co/YlmJrebLdY
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:18
@jomwlever evening Jo :) #wenurses
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:18
I thought they were in use - I have been both in my career as a nurse #Wenurses https://t.co/PQ7TmocVOg
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:18
Thanks for this will read once twitter chat over ??#Wenurses https://t.co/2pl3xNI0TG
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:18
RT @warnetony: I very much agree - this is what I was writing about in Sept this year https://t.co/9Qb85LklHh #Wenurses https://t.co/DKL5…
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:18
RT @MissLucyMay: @WeNurses @DannGooding @malestudntnurse @Ewout1985 Will be just watching tonight as not feeling very well #WeNurses
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:18
@claire_conboy @WeNurses @AgencyNurse @1DavidFerran #WeNurses gender roles are defined very early and research show… https://t.co/IQCmBFJvmf
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:18
RT @warnetony: a very good point! #wenurses https://t.co/MSQ1a08uan
@Cappello_Lou
14 December 2017 20:18
RT @WeNurses: This is very powerful! #WeNurses https://t.co/hTZatsTCeg
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:18
RT @DarrenStokes35: @WeNurses Pay is definitely a sticking point, I had to give up a decent wage to go into nursing. #wenurses #meninnursing
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:18
RT @PhilipRABall: @AgencyNurse Has greater sexualisation in media had an influence? @AgencyNurse @WeNurses #wenurses what impact does this…
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:18
RT @PhilipRABall: @AgencyNurse Has greater sexualisation in media had an influence? @AgencyNurse @WeNurses #wenurses what impact does this…
@drewbiedoo72
14 December 2017 20:18
@WeNurses #WeNurses Exactly, on wards portrayed it is mostly woman but in A&E or ITU more males...as if the adrenal… https://t.co/sqKZQvh7XC
@jomwlever
14 December 2017 20:18
How can we get mass media to get real? #WeNurses https://t.co/gaFWG7CxtM
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:18
RT @calebferg: @WeNurses #wenurses Q1 modern TVimages of Nursing implicitly reinforce stereotypes of men in nursing https://t.co/KdgX38FY9T
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:19
RT @jaxeccles: @claire_conboy @WeNurses @AgencyNurse @1DavidFerran #WeNurses gender roles are defined very early and research shows childre…
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:19
I aint. I am a Ginsters infused with the spirit of the ancients #wenurses https://t.co/zd7x5uwpTw
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:19
RT @warnetony: I thought they were in use - I have been both in my career as a nurse #Wenurses https://t.co/PQ7TmocVOg
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:19
RT @jomwlever: How can we get mass media to get real? #WeNurses https://t.co/gaFWG7CxtM
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:19
@WeNurses Try googling ‘nurse’ and looking at the images... #WeNurses
@TonyCurranRN
14 December 2017 20:19
@RespNurse @WeNurses Overall the image of nursing needs to be addressed, but at the very core of what we do is care #WeNurses
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:19
RT @andrew_bogg: @WeNurses #WeNurses It still is asportrayedin media as so, like whenever a nurse who happens to be in the news is c…
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:19
RT @AgencyNurse: Google Nurse ... mostly female ! (And inappropriate!) #wenurses https://twitter.com/ldnurse1/status/941400204338659328
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:19
We need more in both! #wenurses https://twitter.com/smyseham/status/941401698303643648
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:19
totally agree Joanne! #wenurses https://twitter.com/KeelingJoanne/status/941401212766826496
@CraigDavidson85
14 December 2017 20:20
RT @DarrenStokes35: This would be a great start, Charge Nurse is a much more meaningful term and non gendered #WeNurses https://t.co/ABhH8a…
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:20
QUESTION 3 What can be done to make the nursing process less stereotyped? #WeNurses
@MrsLucyGooding
14 December 2017 20:20
RT @WeNurses: @AgencyNurse @1DavidFerran This is what a quick google search came up with for a boy #nursing costume #WeNurses -E https://t.…
@NRCUK
14 December 2017 20:20
what would more men in nursing "do" for nursing/patients? #wenurses
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:20
@CraigDavidson85 @WeNurses This campaign was really controversial in the US but did work! #WeNurses #MenDoCare
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:20
RT @calebferg: @WeNurses #wenurses Q1 modern TVimages of Nursing implicitly reinforce stereotypes of men in nursing https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/43213216/Men_in_nursing_on_television_exposing_an20160229-8213-l0f679.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAIWOWYYGZ2Y53UL3A&Expires=1513285984&Signature=18kyF8z%2B%2BmweGcWfKvuV3xYS12o%3D&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3DMen_in_nursing_on_television_Exposing_an.pdf
@SP_Duckworth
14 December 2017 20:20
I was on a peer review today and referred to the ward manager as sister. Oops! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/CraigDavidson85/status/941400194926727168
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:20
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 3 What can be done to make the nursing process less stereotyped? #WeNurses
@SMYseham
14 December 2017 20:20
@WeNurses Definitely #WeNurses
@jomwlever
14 December 2017 20:20
@JonFeeney94 @WeNurses Should nurses, especially male nurses ask to visit schools to champion Nursing? #WeNurses
@AcademicRN
14 December 2017 20:20
@WeNurses @AgencyNurse @1DavidFerran This exists though! #WeNurses courtesy of @PaulWRamsay https://t.co/QtiTO2lf9f
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:20
RT @warnetony: a very good point! #wenurses https://twitter.com/livinginhope/status/941399959517192193
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:20
@AgencyNurse The media has a lot of influence on the portrayal of (in)accurate image of nursing #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:20
Establish what is real and close it down. And play endless cartoons like Tom and Jerry. #wenurses https://twitter.com/jomwlever/status/941402142388228101
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:21
and Scotland has just announced an end to the pay freeze for nurses - #wenurses https://twitter.com/tonycurran82/status/941401248623886338
@MrsLucyGooding
14 December 2017 20:21
@CraigDavidson85 @WeNurses My uni uses our male students in their advertising! #wenurses
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:21
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 3 What can be done to make the nursing process less stereotyped? #WeNurses
@NRCUK
14 December 2017 20:21
Anybody doing this...? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/jomwlever/status/941402606894755841
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:21
RT @NRCUK: Anybody doing this...? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/jomwlever/status/941402606894755841
@TonyCurranRN
14 December 2017 20:21
@jomwlever We need a systemic change, lead by professional organisations, trusts and the core of our profession 'Nurses' #WeNurses
@jomwlever
14 December 2017 20:21
@CraigDavidson85 @WeNurses That is a really good point #WeNurses
@GarethPresch
14 December 2017 20:21
@warnetony @WHIS_kids @WhiskidsSchools can support - the #knowledgeeconomy growth #futureofwork #wenurses
@margie_moo
14 December 2017 20:21
RT @WeNurses: We are a very knowledgable highly educated skilled professionals male or female #WeNurses https://twitter.com/respnurse/status/941400882935226370
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:21
Well lets stop equality work then. #wenurses *plays garden chess set in the dark with dressing gown on* https://twitter.com/KeelingJoanne/status/941401212766826496
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:21
hello Jo! #wenurses https://twitter.com/jomwlever/status/941401625784184833
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:22
RT @jaxeccles: @claire_conboy @WeNurses @AgencyNurse @1DavidFerran #WeNurses gender roles are defined very early and research show…
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:22
RT @SMYseham: @WeNurses Such as of some specialists fit to female not to male ?? ex: maternity ,, paediatric.. #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:22
This is where we need to start with the younger generation to make a change in the future #WeNurses https://twitter.com/lukiknowsbest/status/941402756325265410
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:22
@CraigDavidson85 @WeNurses @UoDundeeNursing #GCU involved and we’d love to have you on board #networking #WeNurses #MenDoCare
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:22
Or the swagger lol. #wenurses https://twitter.com/andrew_bogg/status/941402136931373056
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:22
Targeted university recruitment drives & promotion of the career choice in schools #WeNurses https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/941402479358545920
@jomwlever
14 December 2017 20:22
RT @LukiKnowsBest: One of my biggest bug bears. It was on the cover for @rcni Nursing Standard a few months ago #wenurses https://t.co/yMNY…
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:22
RT @DannGooding: @WeNurses @futureCYPnurse is working on a project similar to this! #WeNurses
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:22
RT @WeNurses: This is where we need to start with the younger generation to make a change in the future #WeNurses https://twitter.com/lukiknowsbest/status/941402756325265410
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:23
#WeNurses https://twitter.com/LukiKnowsBest/status/941403061259591685
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:23
RT @livinginhope: Thanks for this will read once twitter chat over ??#Wenurses https://twitter.com/warnetony/status/941400966846394371
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:23
RT @jaxeccles: @CraigDavidson85 @WeNurses This campaign was really controversial in the US but did work! #WeNurses #MenDoCare
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:23
RT @jomwlever: @JonFeeney94 @WeNurses Should nurses, especially male nurses ask to visit schools to champion Nursing? #WeNurses
@drewbiedoo72
14 December 2017 20:23
@WeNurses #WeNurses Work with schools and FE to talk about being a male in nursing, try and get the media to addres… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941403395889549312
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:23
Still working out what the modern man is. #wenurses https://twitter.com/NRCUK/status/941403136480161796
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:23
@LukiKnowsBest :) tut tut #wenurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:24
#wenurses https://twitter.com/NorthWestNurse/status/941403255703265282
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:24
@RespNurse @AgencyNurse @1DavidFerran @PaulWRamsay I want one! #christmas present please #WeNurses #meninnursing
@drewbiedoo72
14 December 2017 20:24
@AlresfordBear #WeNurses yeah like the men saved the day!
@Scottish_Banana
14 December 2017 20:24
@WeNurses in my experience - though still not close to 50:50 - there is a higher %age of men in mental health nursing than general #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:24
How about we stop the romanticised historical culture of the profession as a whole. #wenurses Pseduo mystique. https://twitter.com/calebferg/status/941403031186190336
@LukiKnowsBest
14 December 2017 20:24
Small changes like this job advert including males in it. One of few examples I've seen #WeNurses https://twitter.com/ShaunLintern/status/941251050874523648
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:25
@WeNurses Society’s attitudes need to change. Then and only then will we see a meaningful reduction in stereotypes in nursing. #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:25
so there is a "female nurse" version surely? #wenurses https://twitter.com/RespNurse/status/941402623802068992
@CraigDavidson85
14 December 2017 20:25
@warnetony They are in use. Some people still just use the outdated titles. #WeNurses #MeninNursing
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:25
Andrea is right wing asshole. #wenurses https://twitter.com/DannGooding/status/941402985074176002
@jaehyunkim240
14 December 2017 20:25
RT @RespNurse: @WeNurses @AgencyNurse @1DavidFerran This exists though! #WeNurses courtesy of @PaulWRamsay https://t.co/QtiTO2lf9f
@AcademicRN
14 December 2017 20:25
RT @WeNurses: @RespNurse @AgencyNurse @1DavidFerran @PaulWRamsay I want one! #christmas present please #WeNurses #meninnursing
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:25
RT @RespNurse: @WeNurses @AgencyNurse @1DavidFerran This exists though! #WeNurses courtesy of @PaulWRamsay https://t.co/QtiTO2lf9f
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:25
@Cahill_Lou @WeNurses Touché! :) #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:26
@andrew_bogg To be fair, I tell them to fuck off. So I practice equality. *halo* #wenurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:26
Why are there so few men in nursing? > https://www.nursingtimes.net/why-are-there-so-few-men-in-nursing/849269.article Interesting read for after #WeNurses #EBP
@craigSCPHN
14 December 2017 20:26
@WeNurses Changing signs like this in hospitals would be a positive move #wenurses https://t.co/r2aNKRXBbK
@CraigDavidson85
14 December 2017 20:26
RT @DarrenStokes35: This would be a great start, Charge Nurse is a much more meaningful term and non gendered #WeNurses https://t.co/ABhH8a…
@LukiKnowsBest
14 December 2017 20:26
RT @craigSCPHN: @WeNurses Changing signs like this in hospitals would be a positive move #wenurses https://t.co/r2aNKRXBbK
@JamesRNLD
14 December 2017 20:26
@Scottish_Banana @WeNurses And the same in learning disability nursing #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:26
RT @craigSCPHN: @WeNurses Changing signs like this in hospitals would be a positive move #wenurses https://t.co/r2aNKRXBbK
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:26
@WeNurses Keep speaking up and show by example? #WeNurses @WeNurses use social media to publicise positive stories… https://t.co/yctwHLyMoh
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:26
I’m with you on this, I’m a very hands on dad and I wouldn’t have it any other way! #WeNurses https://t.co/wIlcQSLtR5
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:27
interesting view.... #wenurses https://t.co/vJ8aCAxEjd
@LDNurse1
14 December 2017 20:27
#WeNurses we need to know what attracts male to nursing before we jump into a recruitment drive. We need role model… https://t.co/eyvluJs9aY
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:27
General neutral signage please #wenurses https://t.co/nxNBsghPrA
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:27
RT @AgencyNurse: Why are there so few men in nursing? > https://t.co/0D931NCYdL Interesting read for after #WeNurses #EBP
@NRCUK
14 December 2017 20:27
RT @PhilipRABall: @WeNurses Keep speaking up and show by example? #WeNurses @WeNurses use social media to publicise positive stories and ex…
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:27
RT @PhilipRABall: @WeNurses Keep speaking up and show by example? #WeNurses @WeNurses use social media to publicise positive stories and ex…
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:27
RT @PhilipRABall: @WeNurses Keep speaking up and show by example? #WeNurses @WeNurses use social media to publicise positive stories and ex…
@JamieWaterall
14 December 2017 20:27
@WeNurses @malestudntnurse #WeNurses I was looking forward to joining the discussion tonight but was delayed out of… https://t.co/E9a6wMi3WL
@louisebrady17
14 December 2017 20:27
RT @WeNurses: I’m with you on this, I’m a very hands on dad and I wouldn’t have it any other way! #WeNurses https://t.co/wIlcQSLtR5
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:27
And all specialisms......and so on.....and so on......and so on.... #wenurses https://t.co/M2n7EF29PH
@LukiKnowsBest
14 December 2017 20:27
#wenurses https://twitter.com/LukiKnowsBest/status/941404337821175809
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:27
RT @WeNurses: interesting view.... #wenurses https://twitter.com/eolcnurse/status/941404010933837826
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:28
@careatsalford do this on a regular basis #Wenurses @bboag https://twitter.com/NRCUK/status/941402740856709122
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:28
RT @WeNurses: I’m with you on this, I’m a very hands on dad and I wouldn’t have it any other way! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/nrcuk/status/941403136480161796
@SMYseham
14 December 2017 20:28
RT @PhilipRABall: @WeNurses Keep speaking up and show by example? #WeNurses @WeNurses use social media to publicise positive stories and ex…
@louisebrady17
14 December 2017 20:28
RT @calebferg: Targeted university recruitment drives & promotion of the career choice in schools #WeNurses https://t.co/VFlH7ywvWr
@robbradley01
14 December 2017 20:28
Hello sorry im late been with ky litttle one carol singing, Charge Nurse peads #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:28
Couldn’t agree more, I have challenged my trust on pictures they use. #wenurses https://t.co/zJC06qSsML
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:28
Totally agree! So much work to be done in this area @nursingdean #meninnursing #wenurses https://t.co/J6gBVGi4Ma
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:28
@WeNurses We’re offering interview dates which target males too so the gender balance at interview is better #startwell #MenDoCare #WeNurses
@louisebrady17
14 December 2017 20:29
RT @PhilipRABall: @WeNurses Keep speaking up and show by example? #WeNurses @WeNurses use social media to publicise positive stories and ex…
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:29
RT @WeNurses: Couldn’t agree more, I have challenged my trust on pictures they use. #wenurses https://t.co/zJC06qSsML
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:29
And people who study Bibles. Trust me. I have a keen eye for such practice on ward when admitted. #wenurses All abo… https://t.co/XKSvT9XEHw
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:29
@calebferg who are these signs for? Staff or patients? Could procuring of such signage/call bells etc be a starting point? #wenurses
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:29
RT @WeNurses: Couldn’t agree more, I have challenged my trust on pictures they use. #wenurses https://t.co/zJC06qSsML
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:29
RT @PhilipRABall: @WeNurses Keep speaking up and show by example? #WeNurses @WeNurses use social media to publicise positive stories and ex…
@Kieranpmccormic
14 December 2017 20:30
Sorry I’m late had to go shopping ???? #WeNurses
@CraigDavidson85
14 December 2017 20:30
@jomwlever @WeNurses In studies I have read it does seem to be a recurring theme #WeNurses #MeninNursing
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:30
I wonder if it would make a difference to have a male Chief Nurse for one of the four nations? #wenurses
@niccinaccinoo66
14 December 2017 20:30
RT @WeNurses: #wenurses https://t.co/aqLWbGmLFZ
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:30
RT @calebferg: Totally agree! So much work to be done in this area @nursingdean #meninnursing #wenurses https://t.co/J6gBVGi4Ma
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:30
RT @AgencyNurse: Why are there so few men in nursing? > https://t.co/0D931NCYdL Interesting read for after #WeNurses #EBP
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:30
QUESTION 4 As nurses what can we do to encourage more males into nursing? #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:30
I agree we need to challenge when faced with the stereotypes .. it's up to us #WeNurses https://twitter.com/1DavidFerran/status/941404560349949955
@louisebrady17
14 December 2017 20:31
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 4 As nurses what can we do to encourage more males into nursing? #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:31
Thats the type of man who should be in Nursing. Lovely bit of #shopping awareness work. #wenurses https://twitter.com/kieranpmccormic/status/941404944879546373
@MrsLucyGooding
14 December 2017 20:31
Like this one! #wenurses https://t.co/ZHlqp8Q8qe
@craigSCPHN
14 December 2017 20:31
@Cahill_Lou @WeNurses Stereotyping across the board isn't it #wenurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:31
@JonFeeney94 @WeNurses @jomwlever If they didnt try to stave off closure. #wenurses
@Kieranpmccormic
14 December 2017 20:31
RT @AlresfordBear: Thats the type of man who should be in Nursing. Lovely bit of #shopping awareness work. #wenurses https://twitter.com/kieranpmccormic/status/941404944879546373
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:31
@DannGooding Hear hear! Change the world one person at a time or just do it with a bang! #futureofnursing #wenurses -E
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:31
This sign is not even correct for women nurses anymore ... who wears a hat ?? #WeNurses #Outdated https://twitter.com/craigSCPHN/status/941403954231070720
@TonyCurranRN
14 December 2017 20:31
@RespNurse @WeNurses It seems to be a trend across the UK, I always wanted to do Adult Nursing, do you think there is a reason? #WeNurses
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:32
RT @LukiKnowsBest: #wenurses https://twitter.com/LukiKnowsBest/status/941404337821175809
@s9tmt
14 December 2017 20:32
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 4 As nurses what can we do to encourage more males into nursing? #WeNurses
@MrsLucyGooding
14 December 2017 20:32
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 4 As nurses what can we do to encourage more males into nursing? #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:32
Thanks for joining us, this is so much fun and.....hard work #WeNurses https://t.co/ddj01WbwOG
@DannGoodingRN
14 December 2017 20:32
RT @WeNurses: @DannGooding Hear hear! Change the world one person at a time or just do it with a bang! #futureofnursing #wenurses -E
@SMYseham
14 December 2017 20:32
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 4 As nurses what can we do to encourage more males into nursing? #WeNurses
@JamieWaterall
14 December 2017 20:32
RT @JamieWaterall: @WeNurses @malestudntnurse #WeNurses I was looking forward to joining the discussion tonight but was delayed out of…
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:32
RT @robbradley01: Hello sorry im late been with ky litttle one carol singing, Charge Nurse peads #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:32
@RespNurse @tonycurran82 And we’re happy that you’re able to join in tonight sharing your thoughts! -E #wenurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:32
Its alright fella. Thats called CPD *looks at camera and plays Buddy Rich drum solo* #wenurses https://twitter.com/kieranpmccormic/status/941405456232321025
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:32
hehehehe love it :D #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/941405524817477632
@craigSCPHN
14 December 2017 20:32
@AgencyNurse Indeed, but it seems to be what the general public have become acclimatised to... #wenurses ??
@louisebrady17
14 December 2017 20:33
RT @WeNurses: Thanks for joining us, this is so much fun and.....hard work #WeNurses https://t.co/ddj01WbwOG
@TonyCurranRN
14 December 2017 20:33
@WeNurses More welcome lads and thanks for looking after us tonight ?? #WeNurses #MenInNursing
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:33
Seen as easier pathways? Ones of more risk and coercion? #wenurses https://twitter.com/JamesRNLD/status/941405501165834242
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:33
@RespNurse @tonycurran82 @WeNurses Hi Tim, that’s something that has long been true #WeNurses @WeNurses in terestin… https://t.co/LLmM93P1zq
@LukiKnowsBest
14 December 2017 20:33
@WeNurses It's tough running a chat - doing fab guys! #WeNurses
@eolcnurse
14 December 2017 20:33
@WeNurses Is there evidence to show a benefit to having more men in Nursing? #WeNurses
@DarrenStokes35
14 December 2017 20:33
@WeNurses Thank you for hosting #WeNurses
@louisebrady17
14 December 2017 20:34
RT @AgencyNurse: This sign is not even correct for women nurses anymore ... who wears a hat ?? #WeNurses #Outdated https://twitter.com/craigSCPHN/status/941403954231070720
@louisebrady17
14 December 2017 20:34
RT @craigSCPHN: @AgencyNurse Indeed, but it seems to be what the general public have become acclimatised to... #wenurses ??
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:34
@craigSCPHN i know - if you ask a child to draw a nurse chances are they will draw a women with a hat ! #WeNurses .… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941406014770991105
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:34
In schools, community centres etc as the fire brigade and police do? #wenurses https://twitter.com/jnovelloiv/status/941405664605118464
@KeelingJoanne
14 December 2017 20:34
@WeNurses Be confident in our role and profession #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:34
Superb photo. Cracking work fellas. And all of course. #wenurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/941405524817477632
@JoeyClo1
14 December 2017 20:34
@WeNurses Visit schools and FE colleges. #wenurses
@claude_chidiac
14 December 2017 20:34
@WeNurses We need more male role models and mentors in nursing schools and healthcare organisations #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:35
Spot on. You can even be a Union leader for an epoch. #wenurses #politicalsatire https://twitter.com/calebferg/status/941405931384049665
@mdrumm88
14 December 2017 20:35
#WeNurses my husband is nursing student and he is thankful he is a male in nursing because of the bullying & intimi… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941406339611480065
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:35
Show the positive side of the profession, an shout from the roof tops!! #wenurses https://twitter.com/keelingjoanne/status/941406056734969856
@CraigDavidson85
14 December 2017 20:35
RT @WeNurses: Couldn’t agree more, I have challenged my trust on pictures they use. #wenurses https://twitter.com/craigscphn/status/941403954231070720
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:35
possibly true in some cultures! #wenurses https://twitter.com/jomwlever/status/941405382752260096
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:35
yes i believe policing have the same problem but opposite "policeman" image persists @wecops #WeNurses https://twitter.com/futureCYPnurse/status/941405993015173120
@LukiKnowsBest
14 December 2017 20:36
#wenurses https://twitter.com/LukiKnowsBest/status/941405663909040129
@louisebrady17
14 December 2017 20:36
RT @warnetony: possibly true in some cultures! #wenurses https://twitter.com/jomwlever/status/941405382752260096
@robbradley01
14 December 2017 20:36
Some of the children call me doctor! I put them.right, think more childtens stories need malr nurses in them.#WeNurses
@s9tmt
14 December 2017 20:36
RT @PhilipRABall: @WeNurses Keep speaking up and show by example? #WeNurses @WeNurses use social media to publicise positive stories and ex…
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:36
#WeNurses check out the Martin report http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2017/12/5568?_ga=2.24262330.1211012326.1513283725-1759674028.1486665776 - recruiting more men is front and centre! #MenDoCare
@s9tmt
14 December 2017 20:36
RT @calebferg: Targeted university recruitment drives & promotion of the career choice in schools #WeNurses https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/941402479358545920
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:37
Another interesting read .. Why are there so few male nurses ? > https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2017/mar/01/why-so-few-male-nurses #WeNurses #EBP
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:37
It would be interesting to break it down across all areas #WeNurses https://twitter.com/respnurse/status/941406161424801794
@s9tmt
14 December 2017 20:37
RT @WeNurses: I’m with you on this, I’m a very hands on dad and I wouldn’t have it any other way! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/nrcuk/status/941403136480161796
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:37
RT @AgencyNurse: Another interesting read .. Why are there so few male nurses ? > https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2017/mar/01/why-so-few-male-nurses #WeNurses #EBP
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:37
We are hoping to start that and encourage others to join us #WeNurses https://twitter.com/claude_chidiac/status/941406186217398273
@AcademicRN
14 December 2017 20:37
RT @AgencyNurse: Another interesting read .. Why are there so few male nurses ? > https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2017/mar/01/why-so-few-male-nurses #WeNurses #EBP
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:37
RT @AgencyNurse: This sign is not even correct for women nurses anymore ... who wears a hat ?? #WeNurses #Outdated https://twitter.com/craigSCPHN/status/941403954231070720
@Cappello_Lou
14 December 2017 20:37
@WeNurses Perhaps having men going into schools and talking to sixth formers about nursing? #WeNurses
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:38
RT @claude_chidiac: @WeNurses We need more male role models and mentors in nursing schools and healthcare organisations #WeNurses
@DeeDavies12
14 December 2017 20:38
@WeNurses #WeNurses. What about including Paramedics - tend to be more males in this profession?
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:38
you are doing a great job - lots of interaction!!!! #wenurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/941405524817477632
@Cappello_Lou
14 December 2017 20:38
RT @AgencyNurse: Another interesting read .. Why are there so few male nurses ? > https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2017/mar/01/why-so-few-male-nurses #WeNurses #EBP
@jomwlever
14 December 2017 20:39
Congratulations, this is a great chat & a fab pic #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/941405524817477632
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:39
RT @DeeDavies12: @WeNurses #WeNurses. What about including Paramedics - tend to be more males in this profession?
@DarrenStokes35
14 December 2017 20:39
@WeNurses We can spread our own experiences of nursing to anyone who'll listen :) #wenurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:39
@calebferg i love that as a sales pitch .. global employment passport #WeNurses
@pauljebb1
14 December 2017 20:39
@WeNurses Sorry I missed it.... playing catch up!! #wenurses
@eolcnurse
14 December 2017 20:39
@WeNurses Is there a proportionate representation of women at managerial/director level? I’d want that fixed first tbh. #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:39
RT @robbradley01: Some of the children call me doctor! I put them.right, think more childtens stories need malr nurses in them.#WeNurses
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:39
RT @WeNurses: Thanks for joining us, this is so much fun and.....hard work #WeNurses https://t.co/ddj01WbwOG
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:39
Provide the importance of active clinical research and societal change. #wenurses https://twitter.com/AgencyNurse/status/941407078664622080
@lynnewalsall
14 December 2017 20:40
evening all Lynne doing a bit of lurking. I work with some amazing nurses men and women #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:40
@DeeDavies12 ah! Great point. How do @WeParamedics followers feel about it? #weparamedics #wenurses -E
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:40
QUESTION 5 Should the Trusts, NHS and or government do more to encourage men into nursing? If so how? #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:40
like this idea #WeNurses Isn't there an organisation that does this ?? https://twitter.com/Cahill_Lou/status/941406929053724674
@drewbiedoo72
14 December 2017 20:40
@WeNurses #WeNurses Be honest about what we do and how we do it. I have worked in many areas and have been happy to… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941407524581986310
@Debs_Word
14 December 2017 20:40
@WeNurses That success stories in nursing are as equally waited as possible between men and women. #wenurses #malenursesareawesomenurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:40
@AlresfordBear societal change ... seems so ... BIG ... where to start Gerry ? #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:41
@pauljebb1 Welcome anyway Paul! Glad you’re able to join us tonight! -E #wenurses
@TonyCurranRN
14 December 2017 20:41
@jackmcme @AgencyNurse @calebferg I don't necessarily think pay attacks any person to nursing? #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:41
@warnetony @WeNurses seconded .... think i could be out of a job !! #WeNurses
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:41
This does seem to be common was only discussing this last week with @uduakarchibong1 #Wenurses https://twitter.com/cahill_lou/status/941405398065664001
@jomwlever
14 December 2017 20:41
@simonjf63 do you have any thoughts on this? #wenurses https://twitter.com/AgencyNurse/status/941406691366617088
@Debs_Word
14 December 2017 20:41
@WeNurses That success stories in nursing are as equally weighted as possible between males and females. #wenurses… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941407856967987200
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:41
@eolcnurse Are they not interrelated and therefor better of dealt with hand in hand? #wenurses -E
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:41
RT @WeNurses: This is where we need to start with the younger generation to make a change in the future #WeNurses https://twitter.com/lukiknowsbest/status/941402756325265410
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:41
RT @andrew_bogg: @WeNurses #WeNurses Be honest about what we do and how we do it. I have worked in many areas and have been happy to…
@KeelingJoanne
14 December 2017 20:42
@WeNurses They should be doing more to encourage people into all caring professions but not looking likely #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:42
@jaxeccles We definitely do! -E #wenurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:42
@calebferg i'm not sure that nursing is pitched this way to anyone ... we need to get better at selling nursing i feel #WeNurses
@craigSCPHN
14 December 2017 20:42
@Cahill_Lou @WeNurses I often go into University and school careers days to promote nursing. I find it engaging and useful #wenurses
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:42
RT @pauljebb1: @WeNurses Sorry I missed it.... playing catch up!! #wenurses
@CraigDavidson85
14 December 2017 20:42
#WeNurses I think it is important that we have more male nurses to truly offer person-centred care. Female patients… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941408078074925056
@AcademicRN
14 December 2017 20:42
@robbradley01 @AgencyNurse I get that from patients nevermind children ?? #WeNurses
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:42
@WeNurses #WeNurses Yes! @scotgov leading the way on this one with a call for recruiting more men/challenging gende… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941408122287083520
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:42
RT @AlresfordBear: Provide the importance of active clinical research and societal change. #wenurses https://twitter.com/AgencyNurse/status/941407078664622080
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:42
@AlresfordBear okie doke - you have my vote :D #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:43
@andrew_bogg Where have you been doing your talks? We’d be interested for you to share your experiences! -E #wenurses
@pauljebb1
14 December 2017 20:43
@WeNurses My daughter (9) questioned recently that I couldn't be a nurse as was a man.... boy at school told her that!! #WeNurses
@drewbiedoo72
14 December 2017 20:43
@WeNurses #WeNurses If they do don't make us out as token males, In today's climate people think it is all PC nonse… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941408245771636737
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:43
I think we are all with you here! #wenurses https://twitter.com/keelingjoanne/status/941407967932571656
@SMYseham
14 December 2017 20:43
RT @AlresfordBear: Provide the importance of active clinical research and societal change. #wenurses https://twitter.com/AgencyNurse/status/941407078664622080
@jomwlever
14 December 2017 20:43
Calling children's story authors - please can we have more male nurses in them please?, and #MenDoCare #WeNurses https://twitter.com/robbradley01/status/941406570063237120
@WatchNhs
14 December 2017 20:43
@WeNurses #WeNurses Stereotypes? https://t.co/ks7ROYvJIR
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:43
In more recent times, as a parent came across great paediatric nurse (male) who gave great care; #WeNurses… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941408439179366401
@MrsEmmaJK
14 December 2017 20:44
RT @jomwlever: Calling children's story authors - please can we have more male nurses in them please?, and #MenDoCare #WeNurses https://t…
@craigSCPHN
14 December 2017 20:44
RT @jomwlever: Calling children's story authors - please can we have more male nurses in them please?, and #MenDoCare #WeNurses https://t…
@stueymckenzie
14 December 2017 20:44
RT @jomwlever: Calling children's story authors - please can we have more male nurses in them please?, and #MenDoCare #WeNurses https://t…
@garysouter3
14 December 2017 20:44
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 4 As nurses what can we do to encourage more males into nursing? #WeNurses
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:44
Yes! Given that nurse recruitment and retention a key workforce issue #Wenurses https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/941407490205474816
@MrsEmmaJK
14 December 2017 20:44
RT @WeNurses: I think we are all with you here! #wenurses https://twitter.com/keelingjoanne/status/941407967932571656
@robbradley01
14 December 2017 20:44
RT @jomwlever: Calling children's story authors - please can we have more male nurses in them please?, and #MenDoCare #WeNurses https://t…
@calebferg
14 December 2017 20:44
@AgencyNurse Tell me another career that is as great as ours! #NurseProud #WeNurses - fantastic career choice!
@ditdatdoo
14 December 2017 20:44
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 5 Should the Trusts, NHS and or government do more to encourage men into nursing? If so how? #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:45
@AlresfordBear you are right ... there is no time at all for this #WeNurses
@drewbiedoo72
14 December 2017 20:45
@WeNurses #WeNurses I have done talks in schools, colleges even within the medical schools. I also do volunteer wor… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941408796315914241
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:45
RT @calebferg: @AgencyNurse Tell me another career that is as great as ours! #NurseProud #WeNurses - fantastic career choice!
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:45
This is a very interesting point. Thoughts? #wenurses https://twitter.com/ggbyrne/status/941408521526136832
@JoeyClo1
14 December 2017 20:45
@AgencyNurse Then you could ask them what they thought that job was, before doing the 'reveal' #wenurses
@craigSCPHN
14 December 2017 20:46
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 5 Should the Trusts, NHS and or government do more to encourage men into nursing? If so how? #WeNurses
@AcademicRN
14 December 2017 20:46
RT @calebferg: @AgencyNurse Tell me another career that is as great as ours! #NurseProud #WeNurses - fantastic career choice!
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:46
RT @AgencyNurse: @warnetony @WeNurses seconded .... think i could be out of a job !! #WeNurses
@monireuter
14 December 2017 20:46
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 5 Should the Trusts, NHS and or government do more to encourage men into nursing? If so how? #WeNurses
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:46
RT @livinginhope: This does seem to be common was only discussing this last week with @uduakarchibong1 #Wenurses https://twitter.com/cahill_lou/status/941405398065664001
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:46
A good point ... infact it would attract more people full stop ! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/CloranJoe/status/941407927201562624
@ditdatdoo
14 December 2017 20:46
RT @WeNurses: Our final chat of the year .... Opportunities for simulation #WeNurses on Tuesday Read more here >…
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:46
RT @jomwlever: Calling children's story authors - please can we have more male nurses in them please?, and #MenDoCare #WeNurses https://t…
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:46
RT @WeNurses: This is a very interesting point. Thoughts? #wenurses https://twitter.com/ggbyrne/status/941408521526136832
@JoeyClo1
14 December 2017 20:47
@AgencyNurse (Bet they would reply 'Doctor') ?? #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:47
It’s mind boggling how many different roles there are! #wenurses https://twitter.com/tonycurran82/status/941408713285435393
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:47
@LukiKnowsBest Hi Lukus, think there’s been some of that, though not explicit as I recall #WeNurses @WeNurses will… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941409309778464769
@jaxeccles
14 December 2017 20:47
RT @WeNurses: It’s mind boggling how many different roles there are! #wenurses https://twitter.com/tonycurran82/status/941408713285435393
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:47
Interesting point Luki ... #WeNurses https://twitter.com/LukiKnowsBest/status/941408352067874827
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:47
RT @livinginhope: Yes! Given that nurse recruitment and retention a key workforce issue #Wenurses https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/941407490205474816
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:47
Exactly #WeNurses https://twitter.com/CloranJoe/status/941408423702355969
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:48
Thanks for sharing this Jacqui #Wenurses @uduakarchibong1 @rwatson1955 @MenInNursing https://twitter.com/jaxeccles/status/941408122287083520
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:48
RT @WeNurses: I think we are all with you here! #wenurses https://twitter.com/keelingjoanne/status/941407967932571656
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:48
RT @jaxeccles: @WeNurses #WeNurses Yes! @scotgov leading the way on this one with a call for recruiting more men/challenging gende…
@SMYseham
14 December 2017 20:48
@WeNurses By encouragement #WeNurses
@TonyCurranRN
14 December 2017 20:48
@CraigDavidson85 I always ask male and female patient are they happy for me to help #WeNurses but totally agree wit… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941409682786324480
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:49
I am loving tonights #WeNurses .... @malestudntnurse and @Ewout1985 are amazing as @wenurses
@stueymckenzie
14 December 2017 20:49
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 4 As nurses what can we do to encourage more males into nursing? #WeNurses
@robbradley01
14 December 2017 20:49
Sorry I forgot the #WeNurses https://twitter.com/robbradley01/status/941409078735245312
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:49
That assumes a correlation to wider society. And the existing hegemony of power and where it is held. #wenurses https://twitter.com/punc17kerrym/status/941409579467988992
@MrsLucyGooding
14 December 2017 20:50
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 5 Should the Trusts, NHS and or government do more to encourage men into nursing? If so how? #WeNurses
@TonyCurranRN
14 December 2017 20:50
@WeNurses It is a vast career choice for many people, however, I have yet to come across a career pathway structure or advice #WeNurses
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:50
RT @SMYseham: @WeNurses By encouragement #WeNurses
@AlresfordBear
14 December 2017 20:50
Why would they fill vaccines. Can a machine not do it? #wenurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/941409254048706562
@ZacharyByfield
14 December 2017 20:50
RT @WeNurses: So lets get started with.... QUESTION 1 What are the barriers to men becoming nurses? #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:50
@futureCYPnurse @pauljebb1 We need to talk I have written one as well! - A #wenurses
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:50
RT @AgencyNurse: I am loving tonights #WeNurses .... @malestudntnurse and @Ewout1985 are amazing as @wenurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:51
RT @warnetony: you are doing a great job - lots of interaction!!!! #wenurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/941405524817477632
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:51
RT @AgencyNurse: @warnetony @WeNurses seconded .... think i could be out of a job !! #WeNurses
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:51
RT @AgencyNurse: I am loving tonights #WeNurses .... @malestudntnurse and @Ewout1985 are amazing as @wenurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:51
RT @KeelingJoanne: @WeNurses They should be doing more to encourage people into all caring professions but not looking likely #WeNurses
@jomwlever
14 December 2017 20:51
#wenurses having a chat about male nurses. Calls for management to be aware of patients views @COSMakin @simonjf63… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941410420514058241
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:52
RT @Cahill_Lou: @WeNurses Perhaps having men going into schools and talking to sixth formers about nursing? #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:52
Multidisciplinary working at its best! #wenurses https://twitter.com/jaxeccles/status/941409724255424514
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:52
As a career choice, no mention at school, my entry to nursing was another persons suggestion #wenurses @WeNurses an… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941410619009503232
@CraigDavidson85
14 December 2017 20:52
@WeNurses Have an accurate representation of via the media of what the nursing role actually entails. #WeNurses #MeninNursing
@craigSCPHN
14 December 2017 20:52
We need to market ourselves better! Give me a careers stall and a football and I'll pitch all day #wenurses ?? https://twitter.com/agencynurse/status/941410089184919552
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:52
RT @craigSCPHN: We need to market ourselves better! Give me a careers stall and a football and I'll pitch all day #wenurses ?? https://t.co/…
@BridieKent
14 December 2017 20:53
RT @RespNurse: @WeNurses @AgencyNurse @1DavidFerran This exists though! #WeNurses courtesy of @PaulWRamsay https://t.co/QtiTO2lf9f
@KeelingJoanne
14 December 2017 20:53
@WeNurses If you care enough to want to nurse you'll seek advice from credible sources...nurses are a good start. #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:53
@craigSCPHN clearly i'm not a man ... but i would happily be right there with you ! #WeNurses #peopleintonursing
@anajunq_
14 December 2017 20:53
RT @andrew_bogg: @WeNurses #WeNurses Be honest about what we do and how we do it. I have worked in many areas and have been happy to…
@JlllianKathleen
14 December 2017 20:53
RT @WeNurses: So lets get started with.... QUESTION 1 What are the barriers to men becoming nurses? #WeNurses
@JoeyClo1
14 December 2017 20:54
#WeNurses isn't it strange how one of the most famous fictional nurses is male (Charlie Fairhead) but it hasn't tra… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/941411015291494400
@livinginhope
14 December 2017 20:54
Thank you much appreciated got a lot of post twitter chat reading tonight ?? #Wenurses https://twitter.com/lukiknowsbest/status/941410681806643207
@DeeDavies12
14 December 2017 20:54
@WeNurses #WeNurses Nursing is the most fulfilling career and will provide many opportunities - nothing else will match .
@TonyCurranRN
14 December 2017 20:54
RT @CraigDavidson85: @WeNurses Have an accurate representation of via the media of what the nursing role actually entails. #WeNurses #Menin…
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:54
We are the best #WeNurses https://twitter.com/keelingjoanne/status/941410837125877760
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:54
RT @jomwlever: #wenurses having a chat about male nurses. Calls for management to be aware of patients views @COSMakin @simonjf63…
@craigSCPHN
14 December 2017 20:55
Come and spend a day shadowing me and I guarantee that you will be sold ??#wenurses https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/941410298887655426
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:55
@pauljebb1 @WeNurses need to see !!! #WeNurses :D
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:55
RT @PhilipRABall: As a career choice, no mention at school, my entry to nursing was another persons suggestion #wenurses @WeNurses an…
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:55
RT @craigSCPHN: Come and spend a day shadowing me and I guarantee that you will be sold ??#wenurses https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/941410298887655426
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:55
I’m so excited about my future! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/deedavies12/status/941411085239947265
@craigSCPHN
14 December 2017 20:55
Always welcome Theresa ?? #wenurses https://twitter.com/agencynurse/status/941410858789371905
@LukiKnowsBest
14 December 2017 20:55
And you're a fantastic role model Tony! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/warnetony/status/941411124678979589
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:56
RT @WeNurses: We are the best #WeNurses https://twitter.com/keelingjoanne/status/941410837125877760
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:56
Brilliant point we need great mentors as well! #wenurses https://twitter.com/juliembolus/status/941411042915180544
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:56
@jaxeccles Love this! ?? #WeNurses -E
@SAPHNAsharonOBE
14 December 2017 20:57
RT @AgencyNurse: Why are there so few men in nursing? > https://www.nursingtimes.net/why-are-there-so-few-men-in-nursing/849269.article Interesting read for after #WeNurses #EBP
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:57
@claire_conboy Amazing words! That hit the heat string a little bit! #wenurses -E
@punc17kerrym
14 December 2017 20:57
@WeNurses Forget the image and follow your heart. Talk to those males already in the profession and ask questions #WeNurses
@warnetony
14 December 2017 20:57
thank you for those kind words! #wenurses https://twitter.com/LukiKnowsBest/status/941411418204721158
@juliembolus
14 December 2017 20:57
@WeNurses #wenurses I agree but we need to remember feeling safe might be different to being safe to practice x
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:57
RT @WeNurses: Brilliant point we need great mentors as well! #wenurses https://twitter.com/juliembolus/status/941411042915180544
@LukiKnowsBest
14 December 2017 20:57
Just bloody do it. You'll be fantastic. #wenurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/941410298887655426
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:58
@claire_conboy Amazing words! That hit the heartstring a little bit! #wenurses -E
@kattolf
14 December 2017 20:58
Got any words of wisdom @antsuno? #wenurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/941410298887655426
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:58
RT @DeeDavies12: @WeNurses #WeNurses Nursing is the most fulfilling career and will provide many opportunities - nothing else will match .
@PhilipRABall
14 December 2017 20:58
RT @LukiKnowsBest: Just bloody do it. You'll be fantastic. #wenurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/941410298887655426
@craigSCPHN
14 December 2017 20:58
@WeNurses Ignore stereotypes and be that change #WeNurses
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:59
@pauljebb1 @pauljebb1 no backing down now! We’ll be watching this space! #wenurses -E
@s9tmt
14 December 2017 20:59
RT @jomwlever: #wenurses having a chat about male nurses. Calls for management to be aware of patients views @COSMakin @simonjf63…
@WeNurses
14 December 2017 20:59
RT @AgencyNurse: @pauljebb1 @WeNurses need to see !!! #WeNurses :D
@louisebrady17
14 December 2017 20:59
RT @LukiKnowsBest: Just bloody do it. You'll be fantastic. #wenurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/941410298887655426
@AgencyNurse
14 December 2017 20:59
Wow fabulous discussion ... huge thank you to @malestudntnurse & @Ewout1985 ... you were BRILLIANT ! #WeNurses https://t.co/z5gMnAt04Y




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