Exploring attitudes of acceptance of males in nursing: A pilot study

Abstract

Lack of growth in the number of males in the nursing profession is an important issue to address. This quantitative, descriptive, correlational study will compare male and female nurses' attitudes of acceptance of male nurses and to examine if certain demographic variables are correlated to greater attitudes of acceptance.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Stephanie A. Gedzyk-Nieman

Author Details

Stephanie A. Gedzyk-Nieman, DNP, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Upsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Attitudes of Acceptance, Male Nurses, Men in Nursing

Recommended Citation

Gedzyk-Nieman, Stephanie A., "Exploring attitudes of acceptance of males in nursing: A pilot study" (2017). Convention. 123.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/123

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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