The research study topic was the persistence experience of male nursing students pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). Persistence describes students who continually progress despite obstacles. There is a well-known and confirmed gender gap in nursing education and the nursing profession. The most significant aspect of the literature gap is that few research articles directly address the actual persistence experience of male nursing students. The research question for this study was, "How have male nursing student experiences influenced their persistence in their BSN program?" The research methodology for this study was the basic qualitative methodology grounded in the self-efficacy theory used to elicit participant responses. The sample for this study came from the larger population of nursing students currently enrolled in but not yet graduated from a representative BSN nursing program in the Midwest United States. The sample consisted of participants who identified as male, were actively enrolled in a BSN program, had completed at least two semesters of their BSN program, were in good academic standing, and were 18 years of age or older. Open coding was used to help identify themes. Semistructured interviews were conducted to collect data. Thematic analysis was used for this study's data analysis. The emergent themes included the importance of family, peers, academic advising, self-belief, and equal treatment in the clinical setting, regardless of gender. Family is always there for the participants. Peers provided support by being teachers of content, a driving force, and a social support network. The academic advisor was identified as a prominent source of support from an accountability standpoint to a resource provider standpoint. Males who completed the labor and delivery rotation reported feeling treated differently because of their male status. Self-belief kept participants grounded and engaged in their nursing program. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]