Yousuf Hardan, Aziza Al Sawafi, Suha Al Abri, Intisar Al Mawaali, Warda S. Al Siyabi
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Navigating the path less taken: Exploring the experiences and challenges of undergraduate male nursing students in Oman
Background
Male nurses are a minority in the nursing profession and often face significant challenges, including stereotypes and gender discrimination, within their educational and clinical environments. Although global research on male nursing students' experiences is growing, limited information is available from Oman. Understanding these experiences is crucial for supporting male students and promoting a sustainable nursing workforce.
Aim
To explore the experiences and challenges encountered by male undergraduate nursing students in Oman.
Methods
A qualitative descriptive design was employed. Fourteen male nursing students from different cohorts at a college of nursing in Oman were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, audio-recorded, and analyzed using framework analysis.
Results
Four key themes emerged: “Why nursing”, “From doubt to empowerment: male students' journey toward a rewarding nursing career”, “Beyond bias: male nursing students' struggles” and “How can you help us?”. These themes reveal the complex interplay between motivation, societal stigma, personal development, and structural challenges faced by male nursing students in Oman.
Conclusions
The findings highlight the need to address gender-based challenges in nursing education and practice. Nursing educators, administrators, and policymakers must implement targeted strategies to support male students, foster inclusivity, and promote gender diversity within the healthcare workforce.
期刊介绍:
The Journal will accept articles that focus on baccalaureate and higher degree nursing education, educational research, policy related to education, and education and practice partnerships. Reports of original work, research, reviews, insightful descriptions, and policy papers focusing on baccalaureate and graduate nursing education will be published.