Curry Bordelon will lead the American Association for Men in Nursing to help expand the role of male nurses in the healthcare field.
Curry Bordelon is set to assume leadership of the American Association for Men in Nursing, a national advocacy group dedicated to increasing male representation in the profession. While nursing has traditionally been viewed as a female-dominated field, the profession is becoming a stable, high-paying career path for men as manufacturing and software engineering opportunities shift. The administration of the nursing field is seeing a rise in male students and faculty, who are drawn to the career by job security and the integration of advanced technology, such as surgical robots. Curry Bordelon noted that having more male nurses can improve patient outcomes, as patients often respond better to providers who share their physical characteristics. Despite the growth, stereotypes persist, and many men still require "permission" to enter the field. However, the profession continues to evolve, with recent milestones including the official designation of men's health as a nursing specialty. Curry Bordelon aims to use his new role to move the needle on gender neutrality and improve healthcare for all.