Highlights
- •Issues faced by men in a profession dominated by women.
- •Solutions or positive responses developed to manage and regulate or cope with the issues.
- •Role of National Advisory Council in helping men in program.
- •Things that worked and those that did not.
- •Lessons learned that can be applied in other situations.
Abstract
Background
Managing diversity dynamics in academic or clinical settings for men in nursing has
unique challenges resulting from their minority status within the profession.
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to share challenges and lessons learned identified by
male scholars in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars program
and suggest strategies for creating positive organizations promoting inclusive excellence.
Methods
Multiple strategies including informal mentored discussions and peer-to-peer dialogue
throughout the program, formal online surveys of scholars and National Advisory Committee
members, and review of scholar progress reports were analyzed as part of the comprehensive
evaluation plan of the program.
Discussion
Diversity dynamic issues include concerns with negative stereotyping, microaggression,
gender intelligence, and differences in communication and leadership styles.
Conclusion
Male nurse faculty scholars report experiencing both opportunities and challenges
residing in a predominately female profession. This article attempts to raise awareness
and suggest strategies to manage diversity dynamics in service of promoting the development
of a culture of health that values diversity and inclusive excellence for both men
and women in academic, research, and practice contexts.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: February 13, 2017
Accepted:
February 6,
2017
Received in revised form:
January 30,
2017
Received:
September 14,
2016
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