Episode 16 - WHY ARE THERE NOT MORE MALE NURSES?

Traditionally, the nursing profession has appealed to women. Of the 440,000 regulated nurses in Canada only 9% are males. However, since 2015 the number of men becoming nurses has grown 15%. Martin Ruaux studied architecture, before changing careers to become a nurse. Today, he is Vice President of Clinical Programs & Chief Nursing Officer at the Brant Community Healthcare System. Jake Oskam wanted to follow his grandfathers footsteps and be a military nurse — until the Canadian Armed Forces dashed his dream for the strangest reason! Today, Jake works in the medical cardiology unit at Brantford General. Jake and Martin discuss becoming nurses, the importance of continual education, and getting out of their comfort zone. And Jake reveals why he was not allowed to be a nurse in war zones!

What is Hospital Insider: The Podcast?

‘Hospital Insider: The Podcast’ hosted by Gary Chalk tells the stories of the physicians, nurses, patients, donors, and volunteers who make up the Brant Community Healthcare System.