Question

Describe how the nursing profession is viewed by the general public. Discuss factors that influence the public's perception of nursing? Describe ways to educate the general public on the professional nurse's role and scope of nursing within a changing health care system.

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Answer 1

Public image has negative impact on nurses self concept, they are invisible in the media and public disclosure.. public view on nursing as a cartoon character in the hospital with the uniform..it showed nonprofessional image on nursing..public does not always value the skills and competencies nurses are professional through education and innovation..

Nurses should work hard to communicate their professionalism to the public..To improve public image on nursing profession health care organization need to increase their visibility by ongoing education, improving their work position that should be followed by nurses to stand themselves..nurses must have the strategic position by increasing their Education and become managers, superintendent,nurse educator, director to show the public they are professional..