In the UK, nursing remains a predominantly female profession, with only 11% of registered nurses identifying as male (www.nurses.co.uk/blog/stats-and-facts-uknursing-social-care-and-healthcare/). This disparity is even more pronounced in specialties focused on children and young people (Nursing and Midwifery Council,
2022). However, the University of Northampton has observed that there is growing recognition of the valuable contributions male nurses can make to the field, leading to efforts to increase their representation throughout the nursing workforce.