Men in Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago
Health Careers Transition Program
Application Summary
To provide student workshops highlighting the many health-related careers available while showcasing the healthcare training opportunities available at Harper College.
Final Report Summary (doc)
This project had the added benefit of facilitating increased communication between Harper College and our high school partners.
Supplemental Material
Flyer (doc)
Welcome Letter (doc)
Course Outline (doc)
For more information regarding this project please contact Daniel Corr
Real Men Choose Nursing: Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Male Students in the Nursing Program at Olive-Harvey College
Application (pdf)
Final Report Summary (pdf)
Real Men Choose Nursing: s trategies for recruitment and retention of male students in the nursing program at Olive-Harvey College is a project that addresses the need to recruit and retain more men in the nursing profession. The project uses brochures, videography, posters and flyers about OHC male nursing students; expert nursing faculty and career counselors to provide guidance; OHC Male Alumni mentors to assist with networking and tutoring, as well as and testimonies of current male nursing students to appeal to prospective male students. A series of workshops have been conducted to highlight the benefits and achievements of male nurses currently serving in professional roles. These male nurses in professional roles have presented (lead by male nursing alumni from Olive-Harvey College) in an aim to dispel some of the prejudices and stereotypes about men in the nursing profession.
Supplemental Material
OHC Brochure (pdf)
Open House Flyer (pdf)
Photos (pdf)
For more information regarding this project please contact Brenda Jones.
John Wood Community College
Take Aim at a Health Science Career
Application (pdf)
Final Report Summary (pdf)
The JWCC 2010 New Look project had 3 components. First, a media presentation of males in health careers, featuring local professionals was produced for distribution to local school districts. Secondly, a health careers day, completely presented by men, introduced young males to career possibilities. Third, current students in Non-traditional career programs at JWCC were supported with financial assistance.
Supplemental Material
Health Career Day Flyer (pdf)
Agenda (pdf)
Men in Nursing Presentation (pdf)
For more information regarding this project please contact Sandy Thomas.
Sauk Valley Community College/Whiteside Area Career Center
2nd Annual Men in Nursing Day
Sauk Valley Community College will increase the number of male nursing students enrolled by 5% over the next two years. Sauk Valley Community College will analyze and evaluate the high school schedule of students that attend our "Men in Nursing" day to document an increase of 10% in the taking of science classes that will prepare the students for the nursing curriculum at Sauk Valley Community College. Sauk Valley Community College will have 2 male students that attended the "Men in Nursing" day enroll in the Nursing program at the college within the next three years.
Janet Lynch
3rd Annual Men in Nursing
Application Summary
To provide male students with a tour of the college and provide a hand-on nursing career experience.
Final Report Summary
Twenty-four male high school students attended the 2006 event. Twelve have registered for higher level science courses for the next academic year.
For more information regarding this project please contact Janet Lynch
4th Annual Men in Nursing Day
Application Summary
To provide information to secondary high school so that they can develop academic plans for a smooth transition into the science based curriculum of nursing.
Final Report Summary (doc)
Twenty-one Students attended the 4th Annual Men in Nursing Day.
Supplemental Material
A video of the day's highlights can be accessed at
For more information regarding this project please contact Janet Lynch
5th Annual Men in Nursing Day
Application Summary (pdf)
To make male students aware of opportunities in nursing early in their high school career, so they can develop academic plans in high school to promote a smooth transition to the college curriculum and nursing program.
Final Report Summary (pdf)
Six students from the past two to three Men in Nursing events have completed the CNA program at Whiteside Area Career Center. This has allowed us to go over the 4% increase in Perkins numbers, one year ahead of schedule.
Supplemental Material
Agenda (pdf)
Bios (pdf)
Photos (pdf)
Publicity (pdf)
Video (media)
For more information regarding this project please contact Janet Lynch.
6th Annual Men in Nursing Day
Application (pdf)
Final Report Summary (pdf)
Our project continues to be well received. We are aware of previous students going into BSN programs for nursing and are starting to see previous students complete the pre-requisites for admission to SVCC’s nursing program. This project has and continues to shatter the written goals. The project originators continue to get strong volunteer and in kind hospital support.
Supplemental Material
Brochure (pdf)
Agenda (pdf)
Breakout Session Guidelines (pdf)
Volunteer Bios (pdf)
Initial Assessment Form Template (pdf)
Post Day Survey Template (pdf)
Pre-Post Test survey Results (pdf)
Student Thank You Letter (pdf)
Publicity (pdf)
Video (media)
For more information regarding this project please contact Janet Lynch.
7th Annual Men in Nursing Day
Application (pdf)
Final Report Summary (pdf)
The 2010 7 th Annual Men in Nursing Day was held on February 5 th at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL. Seventeen students from the area high schools attended the day. The students were exposed to the course work and the preparation it takes to have a smooth academic transition from high school to college. Whiteside Area Career Center, the region’s vocational center provided details of the options it offers for health career education. Career pathways unique to each individual student from their high school to Sauk Valley College were provided. The activities then began. IV’s were started. ECG’s were read. The cadaver was explored and victims were tagged in the disaster triage session. A body systems tour had the students matching multiple pieces of equipment with the system it would be used on or with. Accident scenes, vehicle extraction, treatment of traumatic injuries and patient follow up was also completed in the sessions for the day. The day ended with 6 male nurses and 2 male nursing students telling the students why they chose to work in the field of nursing. The general message the students received was that the men appreciate a secure employability, flexibility in employment options and the ability to make a difference in people’s lives. This ability to make a difference is the true essence of nursing and is the reason behind nursing being such a desirable position.
Supplemental Material
Brochure (pdf)
LPN Minimum Academic Selection Requirements (pdf)
Registered Nurse Information (pdf)
RN Minimum Academic Selection Requirements (pdf)
Radiologic Technology Academic Admission Requirements (pdf)
Nursing Careers Listing by Job Title (pdf)
Note Paper (pdf)
Initial Assessment Template (pdf)
Post Assessment Template (pdf)
Culminating Letter to Students (pdf)
Journal Article (pdf)
Newspaper Article (pdf)
Event Photos (pdf)
Video (media)
For more information regarding this project please contact Janet Lynch.
Junior Health Care Academy
Application (pdf)
Final Report Summary (pdf)
The Junior Health Care Academy addressed the need for English Language Learners and economically disadvantaged students to be exposed to health career opportunities and provides motivation to pursue a career in the health care fields, which will potentially provide their communities with future culturally competent health care providers. It also empowers them to pursue, with confidence, healthcare for themselves and their families.
Supplemental Material
AD (pdf)
RFHS Brochure (pdf)
SHS Brochure (pdf)
Presentation (pdf)
Showcase Presentation (pdf)
Evaluation Results (pdf)
Hospital Visit Photos (pdf)
Meeting and Speaker Photos (pdf)
Museum Trip Photos (pdf)
Recruiting Student Photos (pdf)
Science Lab Visit Photos (pdf)
For more information regarding this project please contact Ana Salgado.