100 Men in Nursing – amazing male nurses, midwives and students

Jackson | Registered Nurse

I am the Founder of The Nurse Break and excited that you’ve found this article to read! I primarily work in Emergency at The Royal Darwin Hospital, but also do some primary healthcare nursing. Nursing is a career that I strongly recommend men to consider. Keep reading below to learn why these men chose to pursue a career in nursing & midwifery.

Hayden | Flight Nurse & Midwife

I’m a Flight Nurse/Midwife working for the RFDS in QLD. Our primary role is the retrieval and transport of patients from regional/remote locations to larger centres or specialist care. I chose nursing for its diversity, job satisfaction, career progression opportunities, and generally because I love helping people. Read about his flight nursing career here.

Pete | Associate Professor & Renal Nursing

I am a nurse that happens to be male, but I cannot reduce what I do to a speciality area. I am passionate about renal nursing and was a renal nurse on the floor and as an educator for many years, but I am more than a renal nurse. I am a teacher, a learner, a mentor, a leader, a role model, a disruptor, a researcher and a bi-cultural trouble maker that just happens to identify as he/him as well as an academic.

JP | Humanitarian Nurse

Jean-Philippe (JP), is a Humanitarian Nurse who often is found nursing in war zones. JP who is an Emergency/Trauma Registered Nurse from Australia has kindly written for The Nurse Break about his job working as a nurse for the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) and ICRC in countries including as Myanmar, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Nigeria and more…READ IT HERE

Jeffrey | Chief Nursing Officer at Healthscope

Meet Jeffrey Woods, inaugural Chief Nursing Officer for Healthscope. They create jobs for over 19,000 people. Jeffrey has been a nurse for 24 years and was born in Umtali, Zimbabwe and raised in Australia. His clinical speciality was ICU and he has a Masters of Nursing (Critical Care). During COVID19 and thanks to his nieces, Jeffrey became an Adult Fan of Lego (AFOL). Another fun fact…when he lived in Los Angeles he did stand-up comedy for about 2 years! Read our Q&A with Jeffrey HERE

Josh | Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse

I’m a neonatal intensive care nurse. I love nursing because of the wide-ranging pathways within the occupation. Clinical, education, leadership, management, research pathways across so so so many specialities. The possibilities are endless in this industry. Other than of course helping people, and excellent job security, the huge amount of doors to be opened in nursing is a great reason to consider this occupation.

Peter | Paramedic to Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

I’m a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner in Aged Care. I started my career over 30 years ago as an ambo then moved into ED nursing. Clearly a change from what I’m doing now. I’m driven to improve the lives, and deaths, of older Australians. I’ve worked with Resthaven, a large South Australian residential and community aged care provider for ten years now. My colleagues would attest that I’m not one to big-note myself, but am immensely proud to have been recognised nationally for the work I’ve done. https://youtu.be/2KGwSOApzkw

Matthew | Cardiac Nurse Educator

Meet Cardiac Nurse Educator Matthew Derbyshire! Matthew has worked in the field of cardiac nursing for the past 17 years in both the UK and Australia. Matthew currently works as a nurse educator in the Cardiac Centre at Townsville University Hospital in QLD. Read our interview with him

Jacob | Humanitarian Nurse & Director of Nursing

Hi, my name is a Jacob and I am a Director of Nursing for medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières | Doctors Without Borders (MSF). I fly all over the world on humanitarian missions providing medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Read our interview with him when he returned from Iraq

Malcolm | Clinical Nurse Educator – Emergency Mental Health

I’m a Clinical Nurse Educator – Mental Health Emergency Department. Nursing is the most versatile, stable, and challenging profession. Opportunities are endless, from saving a life one day to mentoring a team, troubleshooting healthcare informatics and managing a finite resource. Our work can’t be outsourced or automated, and we always need more! Having male nurses ensures that male patients are well cared for and represented. Check out our interview with him

Romnick | Civil Engineer to Registered Nurse

Hi, I’m Romnick. I’m a Registered Nurse in the emergency department. I was a Civil Engineer for six years but made the move to nursing for the many pathways and opportunities it presents, as well as a better work/life balance. I do miss building things (and the odd demolition to make way for something new), but helping people in the emergency care setting is much more rewarding!

Josh | Intensive Care Nurse

I am a critical care nurse in an intensive care unit. When people ask me about my career, the first question that is often asked is “how do you handle wiping peoples bums”. It’s something that makes me laugh, because if they follow any of us around, no matter the area we work in, they would understand it is so much more than that.

Titration of ventilation settings, CRRT troubleshooting, vasopressor management, and supporting loved ones, all the while trying to manage documentation and patients who are critically unwell or aggressive as a result of ICU delirium. These just a few things that intensive care nurses do on a daily basis, yes we wipe bottoms, but that’s just one facet of our multifaceted scope of practice. 

Dave | Oncology & Urology Nurse Practitioner

Meet Dave Heath – Former Ambulance Paramedic, turned Oncology and Urology Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Bendigo Health and Goldfields Urology. He is also the first nurse in Australia that performs prostate biopsy. Read our interview with him

Andrew | Flight Nurse & Midwife

My name is Andrew and I’m a Flight Nurse with the RFDS (South East). As a Flight Nurse, I’ve specialised in Intensive Care / Emergency and Midwifery. I’ve also completed my Master in Nursing (Clinical) and attained a Graduate Certificate in Aeromedical Retrieval.
I became a Nurse (in 1994). I wanted to get into nursing because my mum was a nurse and her stories as a kid always made me smile – also, I did work experience as a teacher and that was a nightmare!
My greatest achievement as a nurse is being able to hold the hand of my patients and offer comfort in their worst times. Whether they are 1 or 100, making a difference matters.

Brett | Tradie to Rural & Remote Nurse

I’m Brett. I started nursing a few years ago as a graduate at Logan ED, an amazing place to work with a brilliant team. I still miss them! My background was earthworks/roadworks and engineering, and changed careers for a better work/life balance. I’m now an agency nurse, travelling Australia with my wife and 2 young children. We stop to work 6+ week contracts, get to know some locals, and explore the region before moving on.

Matthew | Emergency Mental Health Clinical / Pacer Nurse

Meet Matthew Armstrong, an Emergency Mental Health Registered Nurse now working for Barwon Health. Specifically, he works as a PACER nurse alongside Victoria Police. He also tells us about his time working at Australia’s detention centre on Nauru. Read our interview with Matthew

Nairn | Army Medic to Perioperative Nurse

Hi, I am Nairn, a Perioperative scrub/scout nurse with close to a decade of experience in nursing. Before I became a nurse, I was a medic in the Army and I was inspired to pursue a career in Nursing by the Male Nursing Officers in my unit who not only mentored myself but were selfless in their willingness to teach and impart their knowledge onto us medics. Yes, it is a female-dominated workforce but don’t be discouraged, if you are thinking about it, do it, nursing is for you.

Andrew | Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing & Midwifery

My name is Andrew Taylor. I have been an RN since 2003.
Nursing is a profession that has always interested me as it is one of the unique jobs that provides infinite opportunities and career direction changes. I have been an Emergency Nurse since 2005. I am the Nurse Unit Manager of a regional ED in South Australia.
Currently, I am acting Executive Officer/Director of Nursing and Midwifery of 2 regional SA Hospitals. I strongly encourage more men to take up nursing. It is a job that you can develop so many areas, including clinical and leadership skill sets. You can achieve this, whilst being in the most privileged profession in the world.

Eddie | Mental Health Nurse Academic & Lecturer

Although I am no longer clinical, I am a mental health nursing academic. Without having a nursing degree, my future and options for employment would be limited and I wanted to help sick people. I now have the honour and privilege of training the next generation of nurses. Finally, I believe more males should choose nursing as any employment option a person decides should not be based on gender alone. 

Read our Q&A with Eddie here

Rodney | ED Nurse

I chose nursing because I saw the way my grandfather was cared for by the nursing staff as a patient. They were very empathic, caring and attentive which lead me to study nursing in NZ. I currently work in the Emergency Department in Darwin for the last 2 years. Men should consider nursing as it can become a fulfilling career caring for patients and helping them throughout their health journey. Nursing also takes you all over the world.

Gurwinder | Community Nurse

My name is Gurwinder, I am originally from India, the North part of India, Punjab – where only females can be nurses, not a male. I want to change the way people think, so I joined nursing. I think people have a mindset all over the globe that nursing is only for females, secondly more male nurses means gender equality in nursing as well.

Mark | Flight Nurse & Midwife

Mark is a Flight Nurse Midwife Educator – with the NSW Air Ambulance. Read our interview with Mark

Chris | Paediatric Retrieval Nurse

I’m Chris a Paediatric Retrieval Nurse working for The (Paediatric Infant Perinatal Emergency Retrieval) PIPER service. We transport infants and children requiring a higher level of care and/or specialist services from metropolitan and rural hospitals into the Childrens Hospitals in the city. We travel by road, helicopter and plane facilitated by our colleagues at Ambulance Victoria. Nursing is right for anyone wanting a challenging, fulfilling career with great prospects.  To read about PIPER nursing go here

Ashton | Senior University Lecturer in Nursing

Ashton has a fascinating nursing career with experience across paediatrics, intensive care, chronic and community health. He’s a Clinical Coordinator and a Senior Lecturer at the Australian Catholic University. Ashton is also an Ambassador for the Alannah & Madeline Foundation who work to keep children safe from violence. This role is very close to his heart after his mother was murdered by his father.  Read our interview with Asthon

Anton | Palliative Care Nurse

As a palliative care nurse I provide comfort and care to patients with terminal diseases or who are end of life, while supporting the family. I never wanted to be a nurse, I always thought I’d be a buddhist monk (true), but the very first day I volunteered at a hospice, I knew I was going to be a nurse for the rest of my life. We need more men in nursing! Nurses are intelligent, strong, hardworking and compassionate, making males nurse one of, if not, the most masculine profession.

Matt | Intensive Care Nurse

I am a Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) in Intensive Care at a major tertiary hospital and state-wide trauma service. I chose to work in this field for the high level of critical thinking and autonomy needed to make quick and complex decisions regarding patient care. More men should pursue Nursing because it really is a unique profession with limitless opportunities for development and ever-expanding scope of practice; a career that you can shape and define to be whatever you want.

Matt wrote for us here about Sepsis

John | Political Advisory to Emergency Nursing

I left a career in political advisory and public relations to become a nurse because I knew I could already thrive in a challenging, high-pressure environment. I wanted to use that drive to make a difference in people’s lives.
If I can make somebody chuckle at a silly joke and make a really difficult time in their lives easily forgettable then I know I’ve done my job
Nursing has so much to offer. It’s not just bottoms and bedpans. I’ve been deployed to disaster zones, and worked in major cities as well as rural areas – all because I have the letters “RN” after my name. It’s an honour and a calling.

Roman | ED Nurse

I started my grad year as a pool nurse, worked all over the hospital, then travelled for work in Saudi Arabia as an ED nurse, so since 2015 I have been working as an emergency nurse.  I initially studied paramedic, I changed my degree as I wanted to continue the journey of the patient and was interested in finding their diagnosis. 

When I started nursing, I was bullied by some friends due to being a male nurse, this made me an even stronger person to be the best male nurse, male nurses are as caring as female nurses. I think the nursing position nowadays is not only dominated by females only but male nurses have also taken significant steps forward in nursing careers. 

Michael | Perioperative Nurse Educator

After starting his career in medicine in the Netherlands, Michael moved to Australia in the 1980s, where he now works as a perioperative nurse and in nurse education. Read our interview with him

Greg | Nurse 40+ years

 I have worked in most settings (Nursing & Middy) including 20yrs in the middle-east. Besides the fact that male nurses can have as much compassion, respect and integrity as a female I personally don’t see the “big deal”. Rural, Remote, Tertiary, Secondary, PHC, International + Offshore ex Matron, Nursing Superintendent, Chief Nurses, Head of Nursing Services, Clinical Nurse Manager & Lead Nurse DON Lieutenant N.O. Educator –> 40+ years & still loving it – now a Nurse Educator teaching Dip Nurses. Love Nursing & Midwifery 

Benny | ED Nurse Educator

Meet Benny, an ED Nurse Educator and all-round good dude. Check out our video interview with him

Ryan | Nurse Practitioner

Ryan is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner. He works as a Chronic Disease and Older Persons Nurse Practitioner and also as a Custody Health Nurse Practitioner. He is also a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) and also works in men’s sexual health. Read our interview with Ryan

Trystan | Ambulance Paramedic & ED Nurse

I’ve always been surrounded by first aid and helping people, from Surf Lifesaving to an ALS Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria, I’ve always loved helping people. I worked as an Emergency Nurse at the Alfred where on top of enhancing my clinical skills I built relationships with people that I’ll hold on to forever. Nursing is often overlooked as a career choice by males but I personally believe it demonstrates the most accurate and holistic form of healthcare.

Scott | Clinical Nurse Consultant

Dr Scott Lamont. Clinical Nurse Consultant working in mental health liaison at a tertiary referral hospital in metropolitan Sydney. I’m a member of my local health district Clinical Ethics Committee and I’m also a casual academic at Southern Cross University, teaching in a couple of Master of Healthcare Leadership subjects. Read our interview with Scott

James | Critical Care Nurse

I have been a Critical Care Nurse for 22 years with some experience as an Anaesthetic Nurse, and. I became a Nurse because I found the axis between the science of medicine and the caring aspects interesting. There is something powerful about holding a patients (or family members) hand and being part of their journey to wellness while explaining the science of why they / their loved one is unwell and how the health care team will look after them. All men should consider Nursing as a career because of the flexibility, and opportunities that the career presents. The challenges are endless and the struggles very rewarding.

Rob | CEO and Educator

I’m Rob, I am a nurse teacher who operates a private nurse education company ECT4Health. Hospital trained and Nursing for 30+ years.  Love teaching critical care and Rural / Remote care.

Jason | Emergency Nurse

I am an emergency nurse at the Royal Darwin Hospital. When people typically ask me what I do they are quite surprised when I respond – nurse. The biggest response is “your hours suck”. But to me, I love the challenge of emergency nursing and the constant learning opportunities presented day to day. In my spare time, I am a barber on the side and love to bodybuild and am competing in ICN later this year. I think nursing is an absolute test of both physical and emotional discipline and encourage young males to get stuck in and own it.

Andrew | Flight Nurse

I’m a male nurse – and have been in the profession for 30 years. I love my job as a Flight Nurse with the RFDS, every day is different, and I get to be there for my community (which is Western NSW). More males need to consider nursing for its amazing opportunities, diverse options, and the chance to help and care for people in the time of greatest need.

David | Haematology & BMT Nurse 44+ years

I have been nursing for approximately 44 years now and have recently retired from clinical practice, but continue to do some teaching. I have held a number of different positions over the years with the last 30 years in haematology and bone marrow transplant.

Rory | Perioperative Nurse Educator

I work as a Peri-Anaesthesia Clinical Nurse Specialist & Clinical Nurse Educator. I absolutely love anaesthesia and educating others! Nursing in 2022 is a great profession full of diversity and opportunity that will provide anyone, including men, with a practical based professional role, that also has an academic and intellectual component to it.

The profession has developed dramatically over the past 20 years and I don’t think anyone realises how much. When I finished school, I thought nurses brought patients tea, cleaned the patient’s room and looked after the tedious self-care tasks and medical tasks the team had no time for. How wrong was I? Nursing is its own profession and we have a very important role in the patient health care journey, helping with many aspects of their health.

Scott | Flight Nurse & International Repatriation

I do Flight Nursing both domestic and international. I chose nursing as a transition into other medical field opportunities. I have not left. Males should consider this profession because of the fantastic opportunities and life experiences that await them. The opportunities are only limited by our imagination. I love the thrill of variety: My current positions on the go: Flight nursing, international repatriation, clinical specialist for the department of defence, ED, ICU, Remote Area Nurse Specialist, Clinical Facilitator…Phew, and I am only an average Joe blow…Imagine what you could do?? My only question is:Why not?

David | Acute Psychiatric Clinical Nurse

My name is David, I am currently a Clinical Nurse working at an Acute Psychiatric Unit.
Currently working in the South West region of Western Australia. Love anything mental health nursing! Love educating, coaching and mentoring our early career and graduate nurses. Love to continue developing in nursing leadership and management. To those men out there wishing to consider nursing as a career… DO IT! The opportunities are endless, can go anywhere across Australia. What better job than helping people at their most vulnerable! 

Pierce | Head Nurse working in Saudi Arabia

I started my nursing career in Emergency in Australia & now I am an Assistant Head Nurse of the Emergency Department in one of the hospitals in Saudi Arabia. 
I chose nursing because I have always have a passion for helping others.  Why men should consider nursing as a career is because, for me, my passion has allowed me to travel the world while doing what I love.

Jackson | Neurosurgical & Trauma nursing

As a neurosurgical/trauma nurse I provide care to people who have suffered a traumatic spinal/brain injury.  I choose to become a nurse because I wanted to do a hands-on job that allowed me to continue to learn about human biology.
If you’re looking for a secure industry, a high skill ceiling and to become a valuable member of a strong team nursing might be for you. 

Aaron | Nursing Student & Hospital Nursing Assistant

I chose nursing because it truly is a unique way to care for people and build relationships that patients and their family/careers often never forget. Nursing doesn’t have to be a gender-stereotypical industry so if you genuinely care for people, then you have an ability to make a difference and to bring a unique perspective that’s highly sought after. It’s OK for men to care!

Josh | Senior ED Nurse

I have been  an ED nurse for 15yrs. Currently a CNS and relieving NUM 1 with interests in WH&S and trauma. I got into Nursing after seeing the staff at the Mater Newcastle care for my dying mother when I was 12. I thought I wanted to be a Dr, but loved the nursing vocation and have never looked back.

I’m married to a paediatric nurse and would encourage my kids to do it if they wanted to. More men should join nursing as it is a rewarding and well paid profession. We look after broad variety of patient and should reflect a broad variety of nurses. There is no such thing as men’s and women’s work. I live by this as a nurse and parent.

Michael | Palliative Care Nurse and ex army medic

I am currently a palliative nurse. I ended up nursing because it was something that I had experience in coming out of the Army and had a love for the medical field and more males should become nurses because it is a very fulfilling job being able to help someone in their lowest state. 

Will | Mental Health Nurse

Hi I’m Will, I’m an RN working in, acute inpatient mental health services.  I chose nursing because I wanted a job where I would be doing practical hands on work, but something that also required academics.  More fellas should be getting in to nursing as it’s flexible in hours and there is so much versatility in roles. But also because guys are caring too. And have the ability to be amazing nurses.

James | Mental Health Nurse & Board Members

Initially, I chose nursing because it meant that I would be able to travel. I had no idea how much I would come to love the many daily opportunities to experience human connection and compassion that nursing gives us. Later I chose mental health nursing because, as a gay man I felt I understood and related to the stigma and social isolation that people living with mental health challenges experience. And I wanted to do something about reducing that.

I believe that nursing is a career for ALL of us, regardless of gender or sexuality. Historically it was female populated because of its origins – Florence, the military etc and it was always hierarchical, with nurses lower down the ladder. Contemporary nursing has evolved.

Andrew | Community Mental Health Nurse 39+ years

Why I love nursing. The diversity of practice areas. Over 39 years I’ve experienced a myriad of medical, disability, drug & alcohol, correctional health & mental healthcare settings. I’ve also taught at University and enjoyed a cross-cultural nursing experience in Nepal.

Why men should consider it. It’s rewarding – so much so that it’s all I’ve done since I was 18. You work with many fascinating people – colleagues & clients. You are privileged to witness aspects of life that others seldom see. It’s an honourable, valued & trusted profession. Gender proves no impediment.

Craig | Rural Nurse

I’m a Registered Nurse working mostly in rural Emergency Departments and General Wards. I chose Nursing because of where it can take you, Nurses are so versatile and you can really think outside the box. Some of my best mates are male Nurses, and we all agree that doing Nursing has taken us on our greatest adventures.

Jacob | Intensive Care Nurse

I work in a tertiary level intensive care unit as a Critical Care Registered Nurse. I love being hands-on and continually learning. I’m not built to be a tradie or an office worker. I love to be continually busy and active, don’t like sitting still. Each day is completely different to the next, and there’s generally someone to take over, so you don’t necessarily have to go back to the same nitty gritty. Each speciality has its own swing and satisfaction can be found.  Watch Jacob talk about his ICU career

James | Psychiatric Nurse

I currently work at Bendigo Health as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. 

After many years working underground in the mines I decided to apply for nursing with the plan to study Paramedics. Working as a General Nurse in ED and as a Psychiatric Nurse on inpatient units I found a passion in crisis intervention. I currently work across a variety of areas within Bendigo Health, including Regional Mental Health Triage, Emergency Crisis Assessment Team also as a Mental Health Clinician (PACER) out of the Bendigo Police Station.  Nursing is an amazing job with a multitude of career paths to follow and I highly recommend nursing as a career for anyone who likes to help others.  

Tom | Endoscopy Nurse

I’m currently working as an endoscopy nurse where I’m responsible for assisting the Gastroenterologist as well as admitting patients and helping them recover from their procedure. I decided to do nursing as I always had an interest in healthcare and I wanted to directly help patients, rather than sit at a desk all day. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that keeps your brain ticking, you should definitely consider nursing. Read about Tom’s career

Patrick | Urology Clinical Nurse, ex tradie

I am a Clinical Nurse for Urology in the Operating Theatres. In this role, I get to work closely with Robots, and men’s health which is a passion of mine. The OT is fast-paced and stimulating as I get to work closely with fun/interesting people who do incredible life-changing operations. The job has flexibility which is perfect for my young family, and there is endless opportunities for career growth. I got into nursing for a career change from construction at the age of 26, and have never looked back!

Richard | Paediatric ICU (PICU) nurse

I’m a paediatric intensive care nurse, looking after some of Australia’s most unwell children. I chose nursing to help people when they need it most. Nothing is as rewarding as nursing, plus it has so many avenues for development, so it’s never boring.

Jayden | Surgical Nursing

Nursing is a great career choice as it provides opportunities across many areas of healthcare. I currently work within a surgical setting at a large hospital in Sydney. I encourage you to consider the profession as nursing has facilitated self development, and practical skills that I utilise both in/out of the workplace

Joseph | ED Nurse

Meet Joseph D’Arrigo. He has recently finished his graduate nurse year in emergency after having a rotation in Orthopaedics. Read our interview with him

Kent | Disability Nursing

My name is Kent.  I am a Registered Nurse and currently assisting people who are part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme through a company called Australian National Lifestyle Assist.  I focus on holistic assessments for highly complex medical participants, with a focus on continence, wounds, risk management, scope of practice for support workers and advise support providers on how to best care for a person who is caught between mainstream Health and the Disability sector. There is certainly a need for more men in nursing, for me, I realise I bring something different to the role and people respond to it.

Juan | Nurse Educator

I work as a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) for the Undergraduates and I teach and manage students in their placements in the health organisation I work with.
As an educator, I wanted to share this passion and teach our new generation of nurses to be compassionate, honest and dedicated. Males, in general, are expected to do stereotypical male jobs, but I beg to differ and want to show that I can provide the best care for my patients and teach my students about excellence. I want to break the gender bias in nursing and represent the asian community as well.

Daniel | Mental Health and Addictions Nurse

I support those who are struggling with their mental health or substance use. I’ve always had a passion for mental health, and I’m glad I get to use that passion to help others. As for why males should consider nursing? It’s such a diverse field, constantly challenging and changing, and has huge potential for growth.

Nathan | ED Nurse

I work as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, which involves caring for adult and paediatric medical, surgical and mental health patients in the acute setting. I chose to take up nursing after discussing my options with a mate of mine who was just finishing his nursing degree, and I haven’t looked back since. I think nursing is a great option for blokes who like a well-rounded job with good career progression options; there’s a speciality for everyone in nursing

Parbat | Critical Care

I did nursing to break the stereotype coming from a masculine culture, show my feminine side and bring fun in nursing.  I am about to start post-graduate in critical care- emergency stream.  Men should consider nursing to break gender stereotypes while also working alongside fellow female nurses can make the profession fun and diverse. 

Tim | Hospital in the Home (HITH)

I have been a nurse for 11 years now. I work in community nursing as a HITH ANUM. I chose nursing because I wanted to work with people. I also like that every day is different and the profession offers me so many career options.

Duncan | Mental Health Nurse

Duncan has many years experience working in both the public and private health systems at various hospitals and clinics within Melbourne. Duncan is a Credentialed Specialist Nurse (Mental Health) in Australia, a Registered Mental Health Nurse with the UK NMC and a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist with the Arizona Trauma Institute. Read our interview with Duncan

Bradley | Medical Ward Nursing

I work as a Registered Nurse on an acute medical ward in a private hospital. I chose nursing to make a difference and followed in the footsteps of my parents. I believe more males should consider nursing to break the stereotype. Although more males are nurses, I still get asked if I’m a doctor often. 

Daniel | Post-Operative Enrolled Nurse

I am a post-operative enrolled nurse working rurally. I’ve always been passionate about comforting people who are in need. Males should consider joining the profession as it’s such a rewarding and fulfilling career with so many career pathways and specialisations.  

Benjamin | Registered Nurse

Benjamin tells us all about why he loves nursing and what it’s like being a graduate nurse, the world of ED nursing verses ICU nursing, army nursing application process + so much more in our podcast interview with him here

Jordan | Graduate Nurse

I chose nursing because as a child I, unfortunately, grew up in and out of the hospital due to a rare medical condition that required me to have a Liver transplant at the age of 16. Being able to assist people in their most vulnerable state and in unknown territory brings great power and strong responsibility to nurse them back to health. Nursing is such a female dominant role that requires a lot of strength and durability and there’s no doubt that I applaud and look up to so many inspirational women.

Encouraging men to take up nursing can be difficult and I stand by all my male colleagues, there’s a stigma behind male nurses being too soft and weak because they aren’t out there doing a trade job or business sales. However male nurses have a different outlook, perspective and attend to cares differently. I currently work in a General Medical ward that specialises in Endocrine/Diabetes as well as Unstable eating disorder patients.

Zac | ED Nurse

I chose nursing for its dynamism – the vast difference in clinical environments from maximum security prisons, drug and alcohol detox units, safe injecting rooms and tertiary emergency departments has always appealed to my morbid curiosity. More men should consider nursing as the role is quite dynamic and diverse. No day is the same and no two specialties are alike. There is a sense of adrenaline and excitement that you don’t get in many other professions.

Rajan | Registered Nurse

Nursing is all about caring and love. It’s a fulfilling career that has given me the power to make difference in society. It has given courage, respect, freedom and happiness. Considering nursing as a career for men brings gender diversity, it breakdowns stereotypes, stigma and barriers in all cultures. From my experience, men in nursing has a positive impact on patient care and work culture. It has shown me the power of love and taught me values and lessons for a lifetime. It would be great to see some confident leaders as males in nursing for our society to promote cultural and psychological well-being.

Todd | Mental Health Nurse

I provide specialist mental health nursing in the non-mental health areas of a large teaching hospital.  I can make a major difference to the care of a person through their health journey.  I fell into nursing through a range of opportunities and it has been an exceptional career.  I think many males would enjoy nursing and bring their own unique perspective to care for all people.

Simon | Emergency Nurse Practitioner

We interviewed Simon about his career as a Victorian based Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner!

Tim | Practice Nurse

I work as a practice nurse in a GP Clinic, This involves a variety of tasks including Chronic Disease Management, assisting GPs with various procedures, wound care and immunisation. (I previously worked in the public hospital system for many years). I chose nursing because I wanted to make a difference in peoples lives and also the profession offers great flexibility. More men should consider nursing as I believe we bring our own unique energy to the profession and can relate to patients in a special way. 

Dan | Nurse Unit Manager / Hospital Coordinator

I manage a medical/ HDU ward and also do hospital coordinator in Bundoora. 
I started nursing through an access course in Scotland to see if I liked it and loved it. And was lucky enough to train with my sister who is also flourishing. I always say I’m in the most privileged position to look after people in their most vulnerable stage and sometimes be the last person they see. To be able to make a change positively in someone’s life is amazing. I don’t think males bring a different perspective but I think it’s essential to have a diverse group whether gender, sexuality or culture in nursing 

Mark | Alcohol & Other Drugs Nursing

I work in AOD which is a drug and alcohol rehab. I’ve been a nurse for 14 years and I got into it because I was sick when I was younger, and I watched what the nurses did and thought I could do that and make a difference in people’s lives. Males should get into nursing because there are so many different avenues you can take. The opportunities are endless

Wesley | ED Nurse

Hi I’m Wesley, I work as an ED nurse for both adults and paediatric patients in one of SEQ busiest ED’s. I fell into nursing when I was attempting to become a radiographer. My love for ED came to me when I was in placement and loved the organised chaos, the knowledge bases the ED nurses had and the acuity of the patients seen in ED.  Read Wesley’s articles here

Clinton | Cancer Nursing

My name is Clinton and I’m a Clinical Nurse in the Specialist Cancer Nursing Team at GCUH. I help provide support to patients who have been diagnosed with any HPB cancers.

Nick | ED Nurse

I’m an Emergency/Relief nurse. I chose nursing because it helps saving lives, bring happiness to people and comfort to those in need, whilst challenging myself every single day. More males should consider nursing as we are very much needed in the field, with all the new era and technological aspects, and mostly… It’s fun to be a MURSE! 

Luke | Registered Nurse

Luke is a Husband, Father, Nurse, Student, Scout Leader, and life long geek. His Blog Maintain the Rage is a reflection of his personal journey through Nursing School, a career as a Nurse, life as a husband and father, struggle through Depression, and journey through Weight Loss. Read our Q&A with Luke here

Alfred | Correctional Nurse

I am a Correctional Nurse. I chose nursing as a career because I love providing service to people in need. There should be more male nurses to reduce gossips in the workplace

Liam | Nurse Educator / Manager

I am a Nurse Career & Leadership Coach, I help nurses transition within their careers and achieve their career goals. I coach nurses to help them see their full potential and to help them break through career blocks and perceived limitations. I choose to nurse as it was a global career that allowed me to serve others whilst travelling the world! It would be amazing to see more Men join the nursing profession to help balance out the workforce and to cater to the ever-evolving complex and diverse needs of our patients. Read his article he wrote for us 

Moris | Surgical Nurse

I work at surgical services which include general surgery, orthopaedic, urology and gynaecology. My wife inspired me to be a nurse and I enjoy working with people. It’s a challenging and rewarding profession, it’s also a profession that we can take anywhere we go if you like travelling and adventure.

Thomas | Nurse Educator

Nursing skills are so transferable and it’s more than a job. If women can be doctors, males can be nurses too! Increasing male nurses in the workforce helps with increasing diversity in our health system, providing assurance for male patients and changing perceptions of nursing as a feminine job.

Stephen | Outpatients Nursing and Management

I entered the nursing profession first and foremost to be a patient advocate. I want to make my patients smile, feel comfortable in asking questions & ultimately be a solid support system to them in times of darkness & pain. It would be great to have additional males, non-binary identifying individuals & folk from all walks of life entering into our workforce so we can continue to diversify it. All nursing takes is a can do attitude & the ability to look after anyone as they journey along this crazy little rollercoaster ride we call ‘Life’… Read his article about Outpatient nursing

Liam | ED Nurse

I’m a Registered Nurse working in one of Queensland’s busiest Emergency Departments. I chose nursing because it’s a very rewarding career, and you are continuously challenged on a daily basis. I love the fast paced environment and the opportunity to grow within the profession. I think more males should definitely consider nursing due to the vast variety of pathways offered within the profession. The Emergency Department is definitely worth considering if you love a fast paced, challenging environment. 

Daniel | Community Mental Health Nursing

I am a mental health nurse working in a community setting. I chose nursing because I really wanted to work with people suffering from mental illness and help them with their recovery.  More males should consider nursing because there is a variety of avenues to work in and creating a bond with your patients is a special thing, and to help someone when they’re at their lowest and see them progress in their recovery is one of the most rewarding things possible and there is nothing like it.

Corey | Registered Nurse

The variety of nursing and the ongoing positive progression in healthcare, which shows in patients outcomes, keeps my love for nursing going.  I’m currently commencing my first Australian rural and remote nursing contract, after recently finishing emergency nursing in the Top End. I love that male nurses, are on the rise! Men should choose nursing as it’s a career where growth personally and professionally never stops. Giving back to the community is important and promoting male engagement in their health (especially mental health) can be positively impacted by fellow male nurses

Julius | Infection Control Nurse

I’m Julius, an Infection Control Nurse and a Nurse Immuniser. I have also worked in Acute Wards and Urgent Care in Rural Central Victoria. I chose nursing because I love caring and talking to people, making them happy and advocating for them. Males should consider nursing because it is a jack-of-all-trade profession, it is noble and most of all nursing is an art!

Liam | Paediatric Nurse

I’m currently a nurse coordinator in Paediatric complex care, as well as a Registered Midwife within Melbourne. I love my role working not only with children but with families. Helping them from infancy, through to adolescents. Being a male nurse means that I can show to other children the caring, compassionate and loving side that men can have. I love involving the entire family in the care that I provide, and I love getting feedback from husbands and fathers that I have made a huge impact on their healthcare journey.

Sam | Emergency Nurse

My name is Sam, I’m a rural Registered Nurse and qualified (non-practising) Paramedic. A jack of all trades. I work mostly in our emergency department but cover team leader shifts on wards and occasionally do anaesthetic nursing. I think there is a social stigma that men cannot be care providers in the nursing role in the same way as ladies can. I was raised by a strong female in my mother and Dad was honestly a rare kind and gentleman. I enjoy reminding the oldies that I am the nurse, not the Dr as that is the common misconception.
My partner Rhiannon faces similar issues as an ambo, probably worse with the older males who crack jokes about female drivers. We enjoy those couple goals moments when she brings me the patients on night shifts

Andrew | Trauma & ED nursing

I’ve always been steered towards Emergency Nursing and Trauma as an RN. In Emergency, you never know what is about to walk through the door, missing what, … Much more autonomy, chaos and Wild West type Nursing… 

Russel | Aged Care Enrolled Nurse

Hi, I am an aged care nurse And I love the fact that you can actually make a difference to someone’s life no matter who they are or where they come from. Males should get into nursing as I have found it’s the most rewarding profession in the world and I proudly tell people I’m a nurse. They look at me like I’m joking but they soon see.

Brandon | Complex Care Graduate Nurse

Nursing wasn’t my initial choice, started volunteering with St John Ambulance and realised I have a passion and drive for healthcare and helping people. More men should choose Nursing as each and every single shift whether it be small or large you have made a positive impact on someone life and been there for them and nothing is more rewarding than that.

Mayukh | Graduate Nurse

My name is Mayukh, 21yrs old and am a new graduate Registered Nurse with a special interest in critical care nursing. I have been working as an Enrolled nurse in a rural general practice whilst studying. I chose nursing because caring for people when they’re at their most vulnerable, and seeing them recover as a result of your hard work is the purest form of happiness that money cannot buy. 

Jack | Emergency Nurse

I love nursing because no day is ever the same. One day you could be caring for a patient who has fallen off the roof of a house and has life threatening injuries, and on that same shift, you could be the nurse who helps to make a patient comfortable at end of life. I love meeting different people from all walks of life and building rapport and trust to hear about individual life stories.  I also enjoy shift work that comes with nursing. It’s great to have the beach all to yourself on a school day when everyone is working.

I think more men should consider nursing because nursing provides a family friends working environment (even for men). It also allows you to travel the country whilst exploring great places.  Nursing offers great career opportunities and flexibility whilst navigating multiple different channels in health care. Nursing also offerers job security and endless opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical positions. 

Clinton | Registered Nurse, ex-carpenter

Been a Registered Nurse since Christmas 2020 – even though JUST had graduation for it, due to covid…Was an EN roughly 2 years prior (Age care and Bundy base), before that carpenter 15 +, plus other industrial professions. Why Nursing? – to start with, originally there was several jobs going at the time, I was unemployed, and thought why not…..totally out of my comfort zone, change is as good as a holiday so people say…Ho Ho Ho!!

Carlo | Nurse Manager

Hi, my name is Carlo Myles and I am currently Acting Nurse Unit Manager of a Young Adults inpatient unit and two sleep studies units in Brisbane. I was always in the arts in high school – drama, visual arts and music, so wanted to pursue this in university studies, but my mother, who worked in the state government department of employment & training at the time, convinced me to look into skill shortage areas for job longevity and security, and I felt that nursing aligned to my personality the most.

Read our Q&A with Carlo here

Ethan | Registered Nurse

My nursing journey began on an unsuspecting Saturday laying on the couch with my then-girlfriend now fiancé Megan. At the time I was studying film at another university, going through the paces, writing, and directing short films, playing mediocre guitar in local Perth bands, and frankly wasting away in a shared house in the dredges of suburban Perth.

Read our Q&A with Ethan when he was a student HERE

Shea | Graduate Nurse

My name is Shea, I am a graduate nurse at Logan emergency. I was a farmworker for 8 years and made the change to nursing in 2017 and graduated mid 2020 and started a grad program at Logan Emergency department. I chose nursing as I wanted the aircon, I remember watching nurses when colleagues of mine were in the ED after accidents on jobsites and thought I want to be doing that!

I enjoy talking to people and helping them. I really enjoy being physically and intellectually challenged by people’s different medical presentations. I think more blokes should get into nursing as it’s a great lifestyle for work life balances, heaps of opportunities for career growth, intellectually and no one day is ever the same!