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The Gritty Nurse

Ep. 23 Men in Nursing: More Than Muscle

The Gritty Nurse is back, and NO TOPIC is off-limits! Launching in September 2025 with host Amie Archibald Varley, this podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of nurses and others who work in healthcare to explore the most pressing issues they face. Join Amie as she continues to take a deep dive into powerful and often uncomfortable topics. Though shared experriences, storytelling and the discussions surrounding the intersection of power, we will navigate the challenges facing healthcare nationally and internationally--as of course--challenge the status quo. The show's core belief remains unwavering: that compassion is the through understanding diverse narratives and perspectives is KEY. Amie will continue to explore hot-button issues like mental health, social justice, women's health, and the daily challenges within the nursing profession. The Gritty Nurse is more than just a podcast—it's a community where nurses and healthcare workers can feel heard, empowered, and recognized as the community leaders they truly are. Change is HERE.

Ep. 23 Men in Nursing: More Than Muscle

Jul 2, 2020

In this episode Amie and Sara take a look into what it's like to be a male nurse. Robert Vaughan is a nurse practitioner, US Navy veteran, and creator of #meninnursing, a Twitter page dedicated to supporting and promoting men in nursing.

They discuss his journey to becoming a nurse, experience in nursing school, and reactions from family and friends.

What gender biases and stereotypes exist in the world of nursing? Do men experience discrimination, bullying, or nurses eating their young? What advice is there for other men who want to become nurses?

Follow Robert on Twitter https://twitter.com/meninnursing

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