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Nursing Gender Diversity Grows
The number of male nurses is increasing as a strong job market and recruitment efforts attract more men to the profession, particularly in the South.
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NPR
Only about 1 in 8 nurses are men, but their share is growing. A strong job market for nurses and sustained efforts to recruit men into the field have made a difference, including in the South.
2026-07-21 10:00 UTC