Public Perception of Nursing Discussion and Responses
Public Perception of Nursing Discussion and Responses
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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Example #1 (Shawn)
Throughout history, the general public’s perception of the nursing profession has shifted. It was interesting to learn that the nursing profession was once viewed as prostitution. Personally, I have noticed the shift in the general public’s perception due to COVID-19. I watched the public begin to view nurses as heroes after many lives were saved due to the virus.
Cultural and Media influences have skewed the public’s perception of nursing. In a cultural and geographical sense, Hollywood has largely impacted the influence of public perception in regard to nursing. For example, “Unfortunately, Hollywood often depicts nurses in ways that are far from reality, with nurses portrayed as everything from sex symbols to drug addicts” (Dean, 2018). This can be seen through different television shows and movies that are produced in Hollywood with people playing the role of a nurse in either a sexual or druggie way.
From a technology standpoint, nursing will continue to become more advanced which will be essential since the health care system is always changing. I believe the general public on the professional nurse’s role and scope of nursing will be enhanced due to the advanced technology that will soon be implemented. For example, “The summit phase designed pillars of action to include communication and collaboration, education, informatics design, information technology, culture, management and leadership, and policy” (Dean, 2018). The Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform will set in motion a way to reform education in regard to nursing. It will be inevitable that this will then enhance the general public’s perception of the nursing profession.
References:
Dean, J.K (2018). Chapter 3: Practice and competency development. Grand Canyon University (Ed). Dynamics in nursing: Art & science of professional practice. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs430v/dynamics-in-nursing-art-and-science-of-professional-practice/v1.1/.
