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

These men went to college in search of stable careers. They found it in nursing
NPR News Tuesday 21 July 2026, 10:00 UTC By Andrea Hsu 1 min read
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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:

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.

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