Breaking Stereotypes: Men in Nursing (With Brian Benjie, Joscel James and Zac Shepherd)

What’s it really like to be a man in a profession traditionally dominated by women? In this episode, nurses Brian, Joscel, and Zac share their personal journeys into nursing, shedding light on the motivations that led them to the field—and the unique challenges they’ve faced along the way.

From tackling stereotypes and navigating gender dynamics to showing how compassion and emotional intelligence are game changers, this conversation gives an honest look at the male perspective in nursing.

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[00:01:34] Male nurses' career choices.
[00:04:54] Family expectations in nursing careers.
[00:09:24] Gender dynamics in nursing.
[00:12:30] Unconscious bias in healthcare interactions.
[00:17:46] Leadership roles in nursing.
[00:19:26] Nursing as a career destination.
[00:22:37] Emotional intelligence in nursing.
[00:26:10] Men in nursing profession.

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• LinkedIn: Joscel, Zac
• Instagram: @brianmakesbenjamins @josceljames @zacshepherdrn
• TikTok: @brianmakesbenjamins @josceljames @zacshepherdrn

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