Document Type

Publication - Article

School counselor perceptions and practices of advising male high school students regarding a career in nursing

Department

Nursing

Date of Activity

Spring 5-2024

Abstract

Background: The literature describes how male high school students with an interest in a career in nursing have struggled to obtain guidance, support, and accurate information.

Purpose: The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to understand the perceptions and practices of school counselors when advising male high school students about a nursing career.

Method: Sixty-one school counselors completed an online survey, and nine participated in online interviews between June 2022 and February 2023.

Results: Unlike previously published studies, school counselors have an overall positive view of men in nursing and were supportive of male high school students becoming nurses.

Conclusions: School counselors need more accurate and consistent resources.

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