This literature review examines the ability of the nursing profession to recruit and retain men in nursing schools and in the nursing workforce. The authors consider such educational barriers as role stress, discrimination, and stereotyping, and explore questions of male touch and the capacity of men to care. In identifying challenges faced by men entering or working in a profession in which women predominate, the authors hope to promote actions on the part of nurse leaders, educators, and researchers that may address issues of sex bias and promote greater sexual diversity within nursing.
A concise, systematic review of commonly used admission criteria for prelicensure nursing programs is presented in this article. Admission criteria include grades in prenursing college courses, standardized preadmission tests, essays, personal interviews, and volunteerism. Literature is reviewed regarding the relationships between admission criteria and success in undergraduate nursing programs. Gaps in the literature and future research needs are described.
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