Jason Mott1, O Danny Lee2. 1. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901, United States. Electronic address: mottj@uwosh.edu. 2. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA 70402, United States.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Despite small numbers, men in nursing faculty positions provide unique diverse perspectives that are important to the strength of the profession. Nationwide, calls for increased numbers of diverse faculty continue. Despite this, the numbers of male nurses entering academic remain low. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe experiences of male nursing faculty in an effort to better understand what attracts male nurses to a role in academia, and what advice is most important when considering entering academia. METHOD: A qualitative descriptive approach was utilized to describe the findings from 12 participant interviews. RESULTS: The following themes immerged: reasons why men enter into academia, navigation of unfamiliar waters, and being the odd man out.
INTRODUCTION: Despite small numbers, men in nursing faculty positions provide unique diverse perspectives that are important to the strength of the profession. Nationwide, calls for increased numbers of diverse faculty continue. Despite this, the numbers of male nurses entering academic remain low. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe experiences of male nursing faculty in an effort to better understand what attracts male nurses to a role in academia, and what advice is most important when considering entering academia. METHOD: A qualitative descriptive approach was utilized to describe the findings from 12 participant interviews. RESULTS: The following themes immerged: reasons why men enter into academia, navigation of unfamiliar waters, and being the odd man out.