Getting more men into nursing means a rethink of gender roles, pay and recognition. But we need them urgently

By Patricia Davidson, Caleb Ferguson, Jason Farley
Updated August 13 2022 - 12:16pm, first published 12:00pm
The reasons for the low number of men in nursing are complex and multifaceted. Pcture: Shutterstock
The reasons for the low number of men in nursing are complex and multifaceted. Pcture: Shutterstock

Demand for health care is soaring as the population ages, medical treatments become more widely available and more people live with chronic and complex illnesses.

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