D1 - Let's Talk about Sex Baby: Gender and Inclusivity

Title: D1 - Let's Talk about Sex Baby: Gender and Inclusivity

Disciplines: Professional Issues (PI)

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify barriers both historic and contemporary to inclusivity of men in nursing and in the specialty of Women's Health
  • Explore Lived Experiences of Male Nurses in Women's Health
  • Discuss strategies for overcoming gender biases and promoting inclusivity in Women's Health Nursing

    • Submission Description:
    Though still a minority, the prevalence of men in nursing continues to rise, and their passion for all specialties of nursing is evident as male nurses are pursuing all specialties including Women’s Health. However, inclusion of men in Women’s Health is not without barriers including stigma, discrimination, and lack of reception to the idea of. This panel discussion lead by Attorney Lisa Miller will highlight lived experiences of male nurses in women’s health and collectively discuss strategies to increase inclusivity and decrease biases.
    Tuesday, June 16, 2015: 9:45 AM-10:45 AM
    Room 103 (Long Beach Convention Center)
    Moderator:
    Jennifer L. Doyle, MSN, WHNP
    Presenting Authors:
    Clifton J. Kenon Jr., DNP, RN, IBCLC, RLC and Lisa A. Miller, CNM, JD
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    The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.