Men's Issues in Health & Nursing

Volume 23, Number 2 Spring 2006

Reverse Discrimination? by Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner
Schoonover-Shoffner's editorial addresses the significant amount of discrimination in nursing toward men and other issues male nurses face. She encourages practicing nurses, those in nursing education and Christian nurses to think about these issues, and to work toward eliminating the barriers.

When Prostate Cancer Strikes by Gene Roberts
Over 234,000 men in the U.S. were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2005, while around 30,000 died from it. Discover invaluable lessons learned from one nurse's journey with this very personal cancer. Earn CNE credit with this article.

Men in Nursing: Hard-Wired for Adventure! by Richard Haas
Some things in nursing inadvertently send the message, "No men need apply." Haas shares three common needs men have and how they pursue fulfillment in the work of nursing.

Where Aren't Men Choosing Nursing? by Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner
The percentage of men in nursing has remained around 6% for decades, compared to 94% females. Why aren't men entering nursing? How can they be recruited into the profession?

Evaluating Addictions Treatment in Light of Scripture by Kathy M. Graham
Addiction is a growing problem in America. In March 2004, 1,066,351 clients were being treated for substance abuse. Is treatment effective? Do beliefs underlying mainstream treatment line up with biblical thinking? Earn CNE credit with this article.

The Fatherless Epidemic: Transforming Tragedy to Triumph by Bernadine Irwin and Kimberly Ann Copen
While the impact of fatherlessness is staggering-accounting for the majority of teen crimes-one nursing school has found a way to introduce troubled teens to the Fatherhood of God. Learn how student nurses participating in Operation Jessica retreats are changing lives of fatherless teens.

Christian Ethics
A Difficult Patient? by Susan Anthony Salladay
In this new Christian Ethics column, Salladay's case study presents an interesting ethical question. Read about real-life ethical issues facing nurses today.

On the Tip of My Tongue: Living with Aphasia by John A. Liechty
The author lost his ability to communicate, his career, and much of life that was significant to him. He shares his journey and how he reconnected with himself, other people and God.

Riding Out Hurricane Katrina Joyce Martin
What was it like to work as an ER nurse in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina? Martin walks readers through the rising waters and shares how she experienced God amidst difficult times.

Missions
God Had Other Plans Larissa Funk
One nursing student discovered God-and herself-in a gritty, inner-city Chicago clinic. Read how Funk adjusted her mission plans to God's calling.

Practicing
Talking Health with Men Jackie Iatesta
One parish nurse talks with men about their health issues at a men's ministry event. Learn about she motivated these men to better care for themselves in this installment of the Practicing column.

FAQs in Spiritual Care
Does Knowing a Patient's Religion Help or Hinder? Mary T. Sweat
Sweat answers another practical question in this installment of FAQ's in spiritual care. Sweat guides readers through questions related to religion and nursing.