Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present Chapter 9 Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present

Image of Nursing Today

Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present: Objectives Identify selected literature that has influenced the image of professional nursing Describe different sociological models that characterize “professionalism” Apply Pavalko’s characteristics as a framework to describe modern-day nursing practice Identify the role that nursing organizations have in professional practice Describe the role of credentialing and certification in professional practice

Professional Image of Nursing: What Do We Mean? Nursing has been evolving for 150 years Affected by media Women’s issues and changing roles More technological and science driven Nurses are decision makers More male nurses and a push for minorities Nursing associations promote a more positive image of nursing Restructuring of health care environments

How Can Nurses Change the Image of Nursing? Patient interaction―one by one Personal interaction with the public Public speaking Involvement in community activities Active participation in political activities

What Constitutes a Profession? Controversy over nursing as a profession is not a new issue ANA was established in 1897 Code for nurses was suggested back in 1926

Is Nursing a Profession? A profession has relevance to social values A profession has a training or educational period Self-motivation addresses the way you serve the patient and family A profession has a code of ethics A professional has a commitment to lifelong work Members control their profession A profession has a theoretical framework Members have a common identity

Nursing Organizations What Should I Know About This? Belonging to a professional organization is empowering Memberships have followed an up-and-down trend Affiliation with an organization allows you to network and become more involved

What Organizations Are Available? ANA American Nurses Foundation International Council of Nurses National League for Nursing National Student Nurses’ Association National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (NOADN) American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Board of Nursing Specialties American Red Cross