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From trainee to lecturer: Jan Behrenberg strengthens nursing education!
Jan Behrenberg, geriatric care educator at the Edith Stein vocational college in Warendorf, promotes men in nursing and strengthens the profession.
From trainee to lecturer: Jan Behrenberg strengthens nursing education!
Nowadays, the nursing professions in Germany are more in focus than ever. Jan Behrenberg, 33 years old, is the newest member of the teaching team at the Edith Stein vocational college for nursing professions. The Telgt native was originally on his way to becoming a civil engineer, but after graduating from high school he decided to do a voluntary social year in nursing. This step was groundbreaking for him and led him back to his old school, where he now teaches young people the knowledge and passion for the nursing profession. According to Derspoekenkieker, he completed his training as a geriatric nurse at the Edith Stein vocational college in Warendorf and worked for a long time at the Maria Rast nursing home.
Did you know that during Behrenberg's training, about a third of his classmates were men? This proportion has increased significantly over the years, and not without reason: nursing offers increasingly interesting opportunities for men who want to pursue a fulfilling career in this field. The proportion of men in nursing training is currently almost 50 percent, as Pflegezentrale reports. Behrenberg emphasizes the importance of strengthening the nursing profession for the future and also thinks about his own experiences. In order to be able to teach even more effectively, he is planning further part-time studies in health and nursing education.
Career prospects in nursing
Another aspect that is important to Behrenberg is payment in the care sector. Career starters can expect to earn over 4,000 euros gross, which makes the nursing profession increasingly attractive. The industry offers numerous training opportunities and career opportunities that are attracting more and more people, especially men, who can often benefit from physical resilience and empathy in emotional situations, as the Carerockets emphasize.
Unfortunately, the nursing profession has struggled with an image problem in recent years. Historically, nursing has been considered a “woman’s profession,” meaning that men are often hesitant to enter the profession. Studies report that the proportion of men in nursing is around 18%, with a slight increase in recent years, which gives hope for more diversity in nursing facilities. The 2020 generalist nursing education reform could play a key role in increasing the proportion of men.
Shaping the future
Jan Behrenberg is aware that the future of the nursing profession depends above all on a strong, diverse team. Men and women bring different perspectives and skills to care - this not only improves the care of those in need of care, but also increases patient trust. Incorporating male nurses into diverse teams can have equally positive effects on cultural sensitivities and problem-solving approaches.
Behrenberg not only wants to pass on his knowledge, but also inspire new nurses and show how fulfilling the job can be. By acting as a teacher and at the same time continuing his education, he actively contributes to making the nursing profession more attractive, especially for men.
Nursing, it turns out, has a lot to offer and could become even more diverse and interesting in the future - an incentive for many to take the step into this valuable industry.