Nowadays you see more male nurses than ever before in the nursing field. Having nurses can be beneficial, but again, some people tend to refuse them. The public knows that nurses are not productive or effective as nurses. Others think the opposite; perhaps they experienced a bond with nurses. Nurses can put some patients at ease. In some cases, men are needed when nurses need that extra physical strength. This may also sound stereotypical, but men tend to be less interested in gossip. Male nurses tend to miss fewer days from work than female nurses. All of these are beneficial for the nursing field, but there are also some disadvantages for men when it comes to being a nurse. According to Rajacich D., Kane D., Williston C., Cameron S., (2013) “Men who are registered nurses face a variety of challenges” (p.71). All patients are unique; therefore, each patient will need something different. In some cases, some patients prefer to be cared for by a nurse. I've experienced it with little old ladies, sometimes they prefer a nurse to take care of them. They just seem to feel happy. They smile and obey instructions more often, for example by taking this or that medication. Boys, young men and even old men will most of the time also prefer male nurses. They feel more comfortable talking to them, especially when it comes to their bodies (Duffin, 2009). According to Sushama R., William R. (2009) “Despite the feminine image of nursing, men have a long, but often overlooked, history of caring for the sick in nursing roles dating back at least to the Middle Ages” (p 195). In some cases there are even doctors who use a nurse to bring it with them into the room...... middle of paper ......s themselves to be a nurse, so they must want to take care of someone. Everyone should be treated equally and everyone should be able to play this important role. Hopefully in the future it won't be unusual to see a nurse. Nurses are brave enough to want to go out there and help someone in need, so why be criticized. There are ways around every situation and I believe discrimination is not one of them. Works CitedDuffin, C. (2009). Would an increased proportion of nurses benefit the profession? Nursing Standard, 12-13. Rajacich, D., Kane, D., Williston, C., Cameron, S. (2013). If they call you nurse, it's still "nurse": Men's experiences in nursing. Nursing Forum, 71-80.Rajapaksa, S., Rothstein, W.,. (2009). Factors that influence nurses' decisions to leave nursing. Journal compilation, 195-206.