Historically, men who become nurses have faced a variety of challenges. In the 1960s male nurses were commonly banned from delivery rooms and prohibited from treating female patients. In 1981, growing frustrations over the unequal treatment of men in nursing led to the formation of AAMN, a non-profit, professional nursing organization dedicated to the advancement of men in nursing.

In 2011, Murse World responded to the growing number of men in nursing by launching the world's first men's scrubs store. Prior to Murse World, scrubs retailers had focused primarily on women's products, often limiting men to so-called "unisex" scrubs that offered a boxy appearance and little in terms of comfort and style.

Today, AAMN members who shop with Murse World will begin receiving exclusive discounts on clinical apparel and accessories. Murse World will also become the exclusive provider of AAMN clinical apparel, affording members the option of showing their support for the organization by adding an embroidered AAMN logo to their scrubs.

"Until recently, the medical uniform industry had all but ignored the needs of men," said Murse World Co-Founder Scott Topiol. The company hopes that its partnership with AAMN will send a clear message to scrubs manufacturers that the current lack of availability is an important issue facing an increasingly large number of men in nursing.

AAMN believes that partnering with businesses that support the advancement of men in nursing will encourage others to follow suit. Before a company can receive the AAMN endorsement, they must demonstrate a clear commitment to the organization's mission. "We believe that one way to encourage more men to become nurses is by supporting businesses that share our members' needs and values," said AAMN President Bill Lecher.

According to the New York Times, men represent a growing minority within the traditionally female-dominated profession of nursing. In May 2012, the Times reported that while the number of male nurses in Texas had doubled during the period from 2000 to 2010, these men made up only 10.5% of all Registered Nurses in the State. Nationally, men make up approximately 7% of the nursing workforce, well over 200,000 men.

"We feel that encouraging our customers to become AAMN members is one way that we can help promote nursing as a career option for men who may not have otherwise considered it," added Murse World Co-Founder Alex Mayzels.

The American Assembly for Men in Nursing is a national professional nursing organization with local chapters. AAMN's primary priorities are to promote the recruitment and retention of men in nursing and to promote men’s health. Those interested in learning more about AAMN, becoming a member or their upcoming 2012 Annual Conference, October 24-26 are encouraged to visit http://www.aamn.org.

Murse World is the world's first medical uniform store exclusively for men. They sell men's scrubs by popular brands such as Dickies, Cherokee, Landau, Koi, IguanaMed, Ecko Unlimited, Skechers, Med Couture and more, through their website at http://www.MurseWorld.com. Since their launch in 2011, Murse World has quickly become a uniform leader among men in nursing and other healthcare professionals.

 Men’s scrubs are traditionally sold alongside women’s products. “The problem,” according to Alex Mayzels, Murse World ’s co-founder, “is that most uniform stores offer very little in terms of inventory and product variety for men. Many of our customers report visiting local uniform shops only to find the men’s selection limited to a single rack of unisex scrubs at the back of the store.”

While you won’t find girly prints or curvy cuts at Murse World, you will find men’s scrubs by top brands such as Dickies, Cherokee, Landau, Skechers, Koi, Ecko Unlimited, and Peaches/Med Couture. In addition to this unparalleled selection, the entire catalog is offered at everyday low prices.

Murse World, whose name is intended to poke fun at and challenge stereotypes, takes their business very seriously. Committed to providing the best customer service in the industry, they offer free shipping on all orders over $75 and a no-hassle returns policy that allows customers to return or exchange products within 30 days—no questions asked. As part of their customer service pledge, Murse World also picks up the cost of both return and exchange shipping.

“We know that shopping for clothes online can be difficult since you can’t see, touch, or try on the product before you buy it. That’s why we offer a returns policy that is unmatched within the industry,” says Murse World co-founder Scott Topiol , adding, “We believe that even online stores should provide their customers with old-fashioned, mom and pop service.”

Is the concept working? Customers say yes. Tim from Michigan writes, “My experience with Murse World has been nothing less than exemplary. I was finding it nearly impossible to find scrubs geared toward males until a colleague in my ER mentioned Murse World. I placed my first order later that night while at work and within 12 hours my scrubs were on their way via free Priority Mail and arrived at my doorstep within 48 hours.”

Nathan from Los Angeles was also happy to share his experience. “After running around Los Angeles trying to find men’s scrubs that fit, I noticed Murse World during a Google search. They have a huge selection of men’s scrubs in plenty of colors and sizes, plus if you live in Los Angeles you get free same-day delivery. No one can beat this!”

 After successfully completing a six-month limited market trial, Murse World officially celebrated its grand opening as the world’s first men’s medical uniform store on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Selling through their website at http://www.MurseWorld.com, they offer the largest exclusive selection of scrubs for men by top brands such as Dickies, Cherokee, Landau, and Koi. Since their debut in December 2011, Murse World has quickly become the uniform leader among male nurses, doctors, dentists, veterinarians, and other scrub-wearing healthcare professionals.

When customers began asking us to sell sets of scrubs in addition to our individual product line we listened!  Today Murse World offers the largest selection of quality men's scrub sets on the Internet and continues to increase its selection every week.  As new products are released, our dedicated staff carefully pairs the right combinations of styles and colors so that you don't have to guess at what matches.  

As the world's first and only medical uniform store exclusively for men, we understand that many of our customers want a simple, hassle-free shopping experience that allows them to log on, buy the scrubs they need, and get on with their lives. When you buy a set of scrubs from us, not only are you guaranteed that the styles and colors will match but you save money too.  Our scrub sets to save you as much money as possible, and of course offer our standard no-hassle returns guarantee. If you're not satisfied with the men's scrub sets that you purchase from us for any reason then you can return or exchange it at no cost to you within 30 days.  (See our Shipping and Returns policy page for details).

For a limited time only Murse World is now offering great savings on these stylish Ecko scrubs.  The Mercer top and Greenwich pant are now on sale for only $26.99, a huge savings over our regular pricing!

Hurry and take advantage of these special savings while they last!

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What is Murse World?

Over the years, male nurses have been brought down by the coined term “murses”.  We chose to name our company “Murse World” as a means of ‘taking back’ the term and poking fun at sexist stereotypes.  While “mursing” is close to our hearts, our store is not just for Murses.  Any male who wears scrubs can find amazing quality and selection in our store.

Murse World brings men of the medical profession what they’ve been lacking all along – a store that caters to THEIR needs!  The days of online searches for masculine scrub designs are over!  There are plenty of sites that supply overly-feminine designs and curvy cuts, but what about the men?  Murse World is the first and only store exclusively geared toward the male medical professional.

Unisex scrubs are not men’s scrubs – and we understand this. That’s why we supply all the top lines you wear, like Landau, Dickies, and Cherokee. The things that matter most for your day-to-day work needs such as cargo pant scrubs, undershirts, and even accessories are now easily located all on one site.

Our concept is simple: provide the largest selection of scrubs and accessories for men – online. 

Shopping on our site will not only save you time, but money! We work hard to supply the types of scrubs you desire from up-to-date trends to traditional cuts, without losing sight of the most important aspects of work-wear: comfort and accessibility.No bells or whistles here, just great products at everyday low prices and (of course) excellent customer service and hassle-free returns.We put all our focus on getting your order shipped and into your hands as quickly as possible. 

After shopping with us, you’ll have no need to look anywhere else!

Here is an excerpt from the article with a link to the full report at the bottom of this post.

Despite the old stereotype that nursing is a "women's profession ," male nurses display more typically masculine traits than men who work in other vocations, a new study suggests.

 

The results show male nursing students scored higher on tests to measure masculinity than college men studying other subjects.

 

"The nursing profession is attracting males who hold a high degree of masculinity," the researchers wrote in the November issue of the American Journal of Men's Health. "Efforts should be made to counteract the prevailing belief that male nurses are effeminate."

 

The idea that male nurses are more effeminate has existed for generations, and is re-enforced by popular culture, according to the study. The stereotype may discourage men from entering the profession, and cause anxiety and tension among those who choose to pursue it.

 

"This is unfortunate, since evidence suggests that the optimal effectiveness of health care requires both genders in equal numbers," the researchers from East Tennessee State University wrote.

 

Previous studies on the masculine and feminine attributes of nurses have had inconsistent results.
In the new study, the researchers surveyed 109 current nursing students (81 females and 21 males) from 37 states. In surveying students, the researchers aimed to make sure that any differences between the study participants were not due to prolonged work as a nurse.

 

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