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These men went to college in search of stable careers. They found it in nursing

First publishedJul 21, 10:00 UTC
Last updatedJul 21, 14:47 UTC · 16m ago
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Only about 1 in 8 nurses are men, but their share is growing. A strong job market for nurses and sustained efforts to recruit men into the field have made a difference, including in the South.(Image credit: Andi Rice for NPR)

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Only about 1 in 8 nurses are men, but their share is growing. A strong job market for nurses and sustained efforts to recruit men into the field have made a difference, including in the South.(Image credit: Andi Rice for NPR)
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1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
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