Discussion Board Topic - Professional Image of Nursing
Overview
Undergraduate nursing students will identify a picture that they feel depicts the professional image of nursing. Using a discussion board, the student will explain why the picture was chosen, the core values of nursing, the historical context, and their role in positively influencing the image of nursing.
How to Use
1. Find an image online (OR take a picture yourself) that you believe depicts the professional image of nursing. Note: if you take the picture yourself, it cannot have any facial images or identifiers such as organizational names, street names, etc. The image can be historical, or current depictions of nursing. If you use an online image, be sure to include the attribution (URL, copyright information).
2. Post the image in this week’s discussion board. Be prepared to answer the following questions:
- Why you selected this picture/why does it speak to you?
- What core values of nursing do you see in this image (integrity, altruism, inclusivity, compassion, courage, humility, advocacy, caring, autonomy, humanity, or social justice)?
- How does the historical context of this image reflect the image you selected?
3. Discuss the following with your classmates after you make your initial post.
- What are your thoughts and feelings as you see this image depicting nursing?
- How does the media influence the image of nursing?
- What role can YOU play to positively influence the image of nursing?
Integrative Learning Strategies
N/A
Assessment Strategies
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Possible Courses
- Undergrad Theory or Clinical Course
- Professional Nursing Course
Additional Resources/Publications
Kearney-Nunnery, R. (2020). Advancing your career: Concepts of professional nursing (6th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. Chapter 1, 2
Gyrmpa, N. (2009). Nursing in need of transformation: What are we searching for? Journal of Christian Nursing, 26 (3), 167-169 only.
Kalisch, BJ. (1975). Slaves, servants, or saints? An analysis of the system of nurse training in the United States, 1873-1948. Nursing Forum (Hillsdale), 14 (3), 222-263.
TenHoeve, G., Jansen, G., & Roodbol, P. (2013). The nursing profession: public image, self-concept and professional identity. A discussion paper. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 70, 295-309.
Sub-competencies for entry-level professional nursing education:
- 9.5 Demonstrate the professional identity of nursing.
- 9.5a Describe nursing’s professional identity and contributions to the healthcare team.
- 9.5b Demonstrate the core values of professional nursing identity.
Posted: October 13, 2022
Submitted by:
Domain 9 Tool Kit Working Group
Nelda Godfrey, PhD, The University of Kansas
Darlene Del Prato, PhD, SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Amy Hite, DNP, Pittsburg State University
Susan Strouse, PhD, Grand Valley State University