Male Association of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania (MAN-UP) 

MAN-UP is an organization open to all members of the Penn community as well as members of the surrounding area interested in issues related to men in the nursing field and men’s health.

Our Purpose is to:

• Provide a forum for discussion of factors affecting male nurses and men interested in pursuing a career in nursing
• Act as a collective voice to speak out in support of men in nursing and bring to light inadequacies in nursing education and nursing practice
• Assist in recruiting and retaining qualified male nursing students - including High School Outreach
• Organize school and campus wide educational opportunities focused on men’s health promotion
• Support members academically, socially and professionally
• Foster a spirit of collaboration with national nursing organizations.
• Provide Community Service opportunities