Do we need more men in general practice nursing?

Have we done enough to rid the health service of prejudice among staff? When was the last time you saw a male practice nurse? Where does the perception of practice nursing as a destination for the final years of your career come from? Would having a wider demographic represented in community nursing enable the NHS to serve the population’s health needs better?

I always think of nursing as a very inclusive profession. Nurses treat everyone fairly – regardless of their race, age or religion. I have heard nurses talk about treating the victim of a crime and the perpetrator with equal respect and attention in a moving and remarkable way. And yet, when it comes to nurses themselves, I am not always sure they gain that same respect. Read more at Nursing Times: On the pulse