The American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) is a professional organization for
nurses
Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health ca ...
that works to improve gender inclusion in nursing profession. The AAMN runs an annual award scheme which aims to recognize contributions made to the profession.
History
AAMN was established in 1971 by Steve Miller, a nurse, set up a group of like-minded men in
Michigan
Michigan () is a state in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern United States. With a population of nearly 10.12 million and an area of nearly , Michigan is the 10th-largest state by population, the 11th-largest by area, and the ...
.
The group claims to have 23,000 members across the USA.
Stated aims
The AAMN aims to encourage and support
men in nursing
Nursing is a profession which is staffed disproportionately by women in most parts of the world. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2020 ''State of the World's Nursing,'' approximately 10% of the worldwide nursing workforce is ma ...
.
References
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External links
AAMN website
Nursing organizations in the United States
Medical and health organizations based in Kentucky
Men in nursing