Men in Nursing

I read a great deal about the need for more men in nursing. It is difficult to argue otherwise with the nursing shortage. Yet I have one area of concern. If more men enter the profession how will the occupation change?

Because of a dominant female workforce, nursing has developed over the years to where it is today. I for one would hate to see that change. A female or feminist point of view has given nursing a unique perspective. From the importance of "care not cure" to the need for cultural competency in the health care field, nursing’s contribution has been immeasurable. I wonder if this would be true if nursing had been a male dominated profession?