Men in Nursing: Real Men Share Their Insights

Abstract

True to its commitment of advancing the male role in nursing, The Forum for Professional Nurse Leaders made two ad-hoc male appointments to its executive committee. This was done so as to give our male nursing counterparts a voice in matters relating to nurse leadership and empowerment. The appointments were offered to Deena Naidoo, Quality Systems Specialist at Life Healthcare, and AB van der Watt, Nursing Manager, Netcare Femina Hospital. Both Deena and AB were willing to participate in interviews to share their personal experiences of being a male in the South African nursing profession. Their collective insights make for a compelling read and probe into what really makes the male nurse tick.