School counselor perceptions and practices of advising male high school students regarding a career in nursing

Background: The literature describes how male high school students with an interest in a career in nursing have struggled to obtain guidance, support, and accurate information. Purpose: The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to understand the perceptions and practices of school counselors when advising male high school students about a nursing career. Method: Sixty-one school counselors completed an online survey, and nine participated in online interviews between June 2022 and February 2023. Results: Unlike previously published studies, school counselors have an overall positive view of men in nursing and were supportive of male high school students becoming nurses. Conclusions: School counselors need more accurate and consistent resources.