Nowadays in the last few days we see more male nurses than before, in the nursing field. Having nurses can be helpful, but some people tend to reject them. The public knows that male nurses are not as productive or effective as female nurses. Others think the opposite; perhaps they have experienced a connection with nurses. Male nurses can make some patients feel comfortable. In some cases men are needed when nurses need extra physical strength. It also may seem like a stereotype, but men tend to be less attractive to gossip. Male nurses tend to miss fewer workdays than female nurses. All these points are beneficial for the nursing field, on the other hand 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 RNs face a variety of challenges” (p.71). All patients are unique; therefore each patient will require something different. In some cases there are female patients who prefer to be cared for by a male nurse. I have experienced this with old ladies who sometimes prefer a nurse to take care of them. They just seem happy. They smile and obey instructions more often, such as taking a particular medication. Boys, young people and even old people also prefer a male nurse most of the time. 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 ignored history of caring for the sick in nursing roles that dates back to at least the Middle Ages” (p. 195) . In some cases there are even doctors who use a nurse to bring with them into the room... middle of paper... they themselves are the 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 it won't be unusual to see a nurse in the future. Nurses are brave enough to want to go out there and help someone in need, so why criticize them. There are ways around every situation and I think discrimination is not one of them. Works CitedDuffin, C. (2009). Would a higher proportion of male nurses benefit the profession? Nursing Standard, 12-13.Rajacich, D., Kane, D.,Williston, C., Cameron, S. (2013). If they call you a nurse, it's still a "nurse": experiences of men in the nursing profession. Nursing Forum, 71-80.Rajapaksa, S., Rothstein, W.,. (2009). Factors influencing nurses' and women's decisions to leave nursing. Compilation of the diary, 195-206.