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

2. Image of Nursing Today

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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