Key Takeaways
- In 2023 survey, 68% of male nurses reported gender bias from patients.
- Male nurse retention rate 2022: 89.2% after 5 years vs 87.1% female.
- 42% of male nurses experienced workplace discrimination in 2021.
- In 2023, male enrollment in US nursing programs rose to 12.4% from 9.6% in 2020.
- Men completing BSN degrees in 2022: 13.7% of graduates.
- Associate degree nursing programs 2023: males 11.2% of students.
- In 2022, men accounted for 13.1% of the total registered nurse workforce in the United States, marking a steady increase from previous decades.
- As of 2023, males represented 9.6% of students enrolled in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs across the US.
- In 2020, men comprised 12% of all licensed practical and vocational nurses (LPN/LVN) in the US.
- In 2023, male RNs earned median $85,670 annually vs $81,220 female.
- Male LPNs 2022 average hourly wage $28.45 vs $27.10 female.
- Nurse practitioners male 2023 median $124,680 vs $118,040 female.
- In 2023, men held 14.5% of full-time staff nurse positions in US hospitals.
- Male RNs employment rate 2022: 92.3% within 6 months of graduation.
- In 2021, 25.6% of male nurses worked in ambulatory settings.
Male nurses face persistent bias and discrimination, yet retention remains relatively strong despite burnout and leaving pressure.
Attitudes, Barriers, and Retention
Attitudes, Barriers, and Retention Interpretation
Education and Enrollment
Education and Enrollment Interpretation
Representation and Demographics
Representation and Demographics Interpretation
Salaries and Compensation
Salaries and Compensation Interpretation
Workforce Participation and Employment
Workforce Participation and Employment Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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