College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Fiji National University, Princess Road, Tamavua, PMB, Suva, Fiji
Research
The Lived Experiences of Fijian Male Student Nurses - School of Nursing - Fiji National University: A Mixed Method Study
Author(s): Osea Masilaca*
Introduction: Globally there are fewer male student nurses than their female counterparts apparently making it a female-oriented profession;
while there is an increase in recruitment of males it is not sufficient to create a gender balance. This study explored the lived teaching and learning
experiences of Fijian male student nurses including perceptions of families and communities.
Method: A mix-method design was involved where the Inventory of Male Friendliness in Nursing Programs (IMFNP-S) was used to collect data
from third year male student nurses at the Fiji School of Nursing. In addition, Focus Groups were used to gain depth of insight about their lived
experience.
Results: All male student nurses were invited to participate (n=30) and the response rate was 93% and the male friendliness in the nu.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2380-5439.2024.12.100106
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