Why are there so few men in nursing, and what can be done to change this?
Join us for an engaging webinar on 15 November at 10.00 CET where we will explore the persistent gender imbalance in nursing and examine what steps can be taken to address it.
Currently, less than 15% of nursing graduates are men—a statistic shaped by societal perceptions and gender stereotypes. Despite efforts to promote equality, men face significant challenges when entering and advancing nursing careers. To change this, a cultural shift is needed at all levels of education, alongside more robust diversity plans in workplaces.
This webinar draws on insights from the “Share the Care: Strategies to Increase Diversity in Nursing Education” report, funded by NIKK, and marks the launch of a new report examining gender dynamics in nursing across Finland, Norway, and Iceland. The project’s findings offer a comparative Nordic perspective on gender representation in nursing, recruitment strategies, and provide key recommendations for the future.
Webinar programme & speakers
15 November, 10.00-11.30 CET, Zoom
Opening Remarks and Introduction: Debora Pricila Birgier and Maija Kāle, Nordregio
The Project “Share the Care“
- Mali Storbækken and Ole B. Nordfjell, Reform – resource centre for men, Norway
- Eydís Kristín Sveinbjarnardóttir and Gísli Kort Kristófersson, Professors at University of Iceland and University of Akureyri
- Irina Tiainen, Senior Lecturer, LAB University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Gender Equality in Care – Panel Discussion
- Kristofer Kristofersson, BSc in Nursing and MSc in Business Administration
- Alexander Manfred Syversen and Alf Johnny Sørensen, third-year students in the nursing program at Østfold University College, Norway
- Janette Näränen, Manager of the Operations Unit, RN MSc, Eye Unit, South Karelia Central Hospital, South Karelia Wellbeing Services County, Finland
The Future of Men in Care and Health – Closing Statements
- Bogi Eliasen, Director of Health at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, Denmark
- Marit Kirkevold, Dean at Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway
- Christopher Joseph Pearson, International paramedic student, LAB University of Applied Sciences, Finland
