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Why would two brothers from California both decide on a career in nursing--and end up at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in East Baltimore?

"Our mother has been a psychiatric nurse for more than 30 years," says Mark Hessler, who graduated in July with the Accelerated Class of '08. "And she's been very happy with that," adds John, who is in the Accelerated Class of '09.

And what about being male in predominately female classes? "The day I arrived for orientation and saw the 12 or so tables with almost all women, I thought 'Oh no, what have I done?'" says Mark. "But then the faculty and even female classmates really made an effort to help me feel comfortable." Of course, there are other male students; about 8 percent of the student population at the school. By the time John arrived, his brother assured him that things were cool.

So, what is their advice for guys who are considering nursing? "Don't be afraid...it's not intimidating at all."

Read the full article interview with Mark and John Hessler in the upcoming issue of Johns Hopkins Nursing magazine, due out in November 2008.

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