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Among the 18 nursing students graduating May 15 from the University<\/p>\n

of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, West Nebraska Division in<\/p>\n

Scottsbluff, are five men. In increasing numbers, men are choosing nursing<\/p>\n

professions.<\/p>\n

One of the five graduating is Sean Shirley of Gering.<\/p>\n

Shirley tried working heavy construction and preparing meals for residents<\/p>\n

at a nursing home. He found, however, that nursing was more to his liking.<\/p>\n

When he graduated from Gering High School in 1998, he wasnt sure what<\/p>\n

to do with his life. He tried several jobs, but was drawn to nursing. His<\/p>\n

mother is a nurse and he worked as an aide in a nursing home for two years.<\/p>\n

I found that $6 an hour does not go far. I needed to get back to school<\/p>\n

and do something with myself, Shirley said.<\/p>\n

With his decision to become a nurse came the realization that his study<\/p>\n

program must be flexible. At age 24, Shirley now had a wife and two children.<\/p>\n

Family must come first.<\/p>\n

A 1988 graduate of Gering High School, Shirley first completed his prerequisites<\/p>\n

at Western Nebraska Community College. He then enrolled in the UNMC College<\/p>\n

of Nursing, West Nebraska Division seeking a bachelors degree in nursing.<\/p>\n

Fulfilling his dream wouldnt require relocating his family.<\/p>\n

Still, his educational journey hasnt been easy. He had to juggle responsibilities<\/p>\n

at home while trying to maintain a high grade-point average. He worked<\/p>\n

part-time; his wife worked full-time.<\/p>\n

Its been extremely hard the last five years, but its been the most<\/p>\n

fulfilling thing I have ever done, Shirley said. I owe my wife a lot<\/p>\n

of credit.<\/p>\n

Shirley said he hasnt regretted his decision to become a nurse, which<\/p>\n

some might consider still to be a womans profession. I never viewed it<\/p>\n

any other way than the right choice for me. I want to keep furthering my<\/p>\n

education.<\/p>\n

Shirley recently applied for a commission in the U.S. Army. Hed like<\/p>\n

to work in the Army Nurse Corps, and become a certified registered nurse<\/p>\n

anesthetist.<\/p>\n

Men are recognizing that nursing provides them with a career which<\/p>\n

pays well and will always be in demand, said Gloria Gross, Ph.D., assistant<\/p>\n

dean of the UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division. They also<\/p>\n

realize they can choose from dozens of occupations, ranging from care of<\/p>\n

patients in a hospital, to home care and care of the elderly in a variety<\/p>\n

of settings.<\/p>\n

“If they are inclined to technology, there is a wide open field in the<\/p>\n

area of nursing informatics, Dr. Gross said.  Advanced practice<\/p>\n

opportunities appeal to many.<\/p>\n

Other male graduates include: Ron Brown of Alliance; Dain Weiss of Grant,<\/p>\n

Brian Cooley of New Castle, Wyo.; and Patrick Roach of Omaha.<\/p>\n

UNMC is the only public academic health science center in the state. <\/p>\n

Through its commitment to research, education and patient care, UNMC has<\/p>\n

established itself as one of the country’s leading centers for cancer research<\/p>\n

and treatment and solid organ transplantation.  More than $34 million<\/p>\n

in research grants and contracts are awarded to UNMC scientists annually. <\/p>\n

In addition, UNMC’s educational programs are responsible for training more<\/p>\n

health professionals practicing in Nebraska than any other institution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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