Male nurses continue to earn more than their female counterparts. A male RN earns 6 percent more annually than a female RN ($83,000 versus $78,000). Similarly, a male LPN earns 9 percent more than ...

There are more men in nursing currently than at any other point in history — that’s good for male nurses and the profession. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 12.6% of registered ...

Male registered nurses increased from 2.7%25 in 1970 to 9.6%25 in 2011; ... -- The highest percentage of males was among nurse anesthetists, at 41%.-- Male nurse anesthetists earned about $162,900 ...

1. Don't make assumptions regarding career goals or failures A common assumption about male nurses is that they had planned to be doctors but were unable to gain admission to medical school.

We talked to a dozen male nurses, with various career paths and specialties, working in the Pacific Northwest, where recruitment efforts have focused on bringing men into nursing.

The Stubborn Stigma of the Male Nurse Despite the economic advantages, men still stay away from certain health-care fields. By Karin Fischer August 27, 2017.

About 7.5 percent of new male nurses left the profession within four years of graduating from nursing school, compared to 4.1 percent of new female nurses, according to the study by a University ...

Mike Villwock sees the miracle of life unfold daily. As one of just a few male certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) in Illinois, Villwock is a trailblazer in a profession long dominated by women.