Click on a photo of any of the nurses above to read their bio.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in a nursing career.

You may be surprised to learn that men represent only 6% of the nursing population in the United States.  This is in sharp contrast to the large percentage of men that were nurses prior to early 1900s.  The nursing shortage is a national problem and reaching out to men is one of the many solutions needed to solve this challenge.  Partners for a Healthy Community, funded by WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA, applied for and received a grant from the Florida Center for Nursing  to create a marketing campaign titled “Are You Man Enough to be a Nurse?” aimed at increasing the number of men in nursing.

It is estimated that the number of job openings for nurses, in the USA, will increase from 213,500 in 2010 to 340,000 by 2020.  If you’re looking for a career with unlimited opportunity that requires intelligence, courage, and teamwork then nursing may be the right choice for you.
 You can learn more about the RNs from our area hospitals who were the models for our campaign and/or watch the Career Encounters: Men in Nursing® video which shows interviews with male RNs throughout the country. 

To become a RN you will need an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science Nursing degree.  Below you will find contact information for our educational partners.  Whether you start as Licensed Practical Nurse and then transition to a RN program or decide to enter an A.S. or B.S Nursing program our educational partners can advise you on the best path to reach your goal of becoming a RN. 

Additional links to websites and articles that will help you in making the right decision can also be found on this page.