Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Image and Power in Nursing
N 491:22 Class 2
January 13, 2010
Judith Anne Shaw, Ph.D., R.N.
Overview of Class 2
Image of Nursing
Self-Image
Image Building
Power in Nursing
IMAGE
Two Views of Nursing
Internal Image
External Image
Two Views of Nursing
Internal Image
1. how nurses seethemselves as individuals
2. how nurses envision
the profession
External Image
1. views presented to
impress potential students, legislators, the public...
Changing the Image of
Nurses & Nursing
What have been the past efforts of changing the image of nurses and nursing ...?
Past Strategies for Change
The focus has generally been on changing the nursing profession.
Has this strategy for change been effective?
Hint #1...
To change a large group requires a concrete plan that is effective over time
Hint #2...
The basic image of the nursing profession has already been established
Your answer is,
‘no’,
changing the image of the nursing profession has not been sufficiently effective
A More Efficient Strategy of Change
Changing the self-image of the individual nurse
Self Image Model for the Nursing Profession
A B C D
Thoughts & Self-Image Actions & Image ofBeliefs of of the Performance Nursingthe Nurse Nurse & Achievement
Profession of the Nurse
(A) The Nurse’s Thoughts & Beliefs leads to (B) Self-Image of the Nurse
A B C D
Thoughts & Self-Image Actions & Image of
Beliefs of of the Performance Nursing
the Nurse Nurse & Achievement Profession
of the Nurse
(B) Self-Image leads to (C) the Nurse’s Actions, Performance & Achievements
A B C D
Thoughts & Self-Image Actions & Image of
Beliefs of of the Performance Nursing
the Nurse Nurse & Achievement Profession
of the Nurse
(C) Nurse’s Actions, Performance & Achievements lead to(D) Image of Nursing Profession
A B C D
Thoughts & Self-Image Actions & Image of
Beliefs of of the Performance Nursing
the Nurse Nurse & Achievement Profession
of the Nurse
Direct Linkage (bi-directional)(B) Self-Image of the Nurse &(D) Image of the Professional
A B C D
Thoughts & Self-Image Actions & Image of
Beliefs of of the Performance Nursing
the Nurse Nurse & Achievement Profession
of the Nurse
Will nurses want to improve their self-image?
Definitions of Terms
Self-image or self-concept: set of beliefs and mental picture you hold about yourself.
Self-esteem: how much you like or approve of your self-concept.
Ideal self-concept: the mental picture of the person you believe you should be.
Self-Concept, Ideal Self-Concept & Self-Esteem
Individual’sSelf-Concept(Self-Image)
DifferenceBetween Individual'sIdeal Self-Concept Self-
Esteem& Self-Concept
Individual’sIdeal Self-Concept(Self-Image)
High Self Esteem
Difference between Individual’s
Ideal Self-Concept & Self-EsteemSelf-Concept
Low Self-Esteem
Difference between Individual’sIdeal Self-Concept Self-Esteem& Self-Concept
Image Building
Image Building
a processknowing oneselfbeing positive about one’s self
image, leading to a better chance of increasing one’s self-esteem & enjoying a meaningful, happy life
(Hugh Prather)
Image Building
Remember-
“… no one can make you feel inferior without your consent…”
(Eleanor Roosevelt)
Do you think that nurses ... nursing has image problems?
‘Can Do’ Attitude
what can the nurse do to change self- image?
what can the nurse do to change the image of the profession?
We always act like the person we believe ourselves to be
Everything we do is consistent with our self-image/self-concept
Do you believe...
… if you think it, you can attain it?
Consider
if any idea enters your mind, you literally have the ability to accomplish it.
The only factors that stand between you and your goals are perseverance, hard work, and a willingness to take risks.
Chinese proverb:
I hear … and I forget
I see … and I remember
I do … and I understand
Success:
Doing the best we can with what we have.
Success is in the doing not getting--- in the trying not the
triumph Wynn Davis
ExperienceHeredityEnvironment
Thoughts,Beliefs Self-Image Actions
Performance
Gender SocializationReference Groups
Self-Image & Achievement
Self-Image Ability to PerformanceTake Total AchievementResponsibility
(Tracey, 1993)
Positive Self-Image
Internal imaging
Ask yourself...
What does internal imaging and assuming total responsibility mean to you?
How do you develop a positive self-image, despite past experiences?
One Conceptualization of SUCCESS
80 % one’s thoughts or attitudes
10-15% aptitude
5-10% luck and hard work/self
INCREDIBLE NEWS
90% of your potential is not only
untapped and unused, but also undiscovered.
(Tim Hansel, 1985)
Steps to Professional Development
1. Make decision to take total responsibility
2. Define a professional goal that you will accomplish within the next year
3. Make a professional self-assessment
Steps to Professional Development
4. Develop and write incremental goals towards one year goals
5 Program your mind to accomplish established goals and objectives
The Image of the Nursing Profession
…is based on the individual nurse.
Image of Nursing: The Media
What is your interpretation of the portrayal of nurses in the TV series:
Grey’ Anatomy
ER
House
Image of Nurses:the Internet
What is your interpretation of the portrayal of nurses on the
internet?
The Nurse Creating a New Image
Value nursing and image it daily
Take yourself seriously and dress the part
The Nurse Creating a New Image
Recognize the value of caring, health promotion, health teaching, and illness care
Believe in yourself and your colleagues
(Andrews)
CHALLENGE
Provide a 30-second ‘elevator’ speech: Your role as a professional nurse.
CHALLENGE
Communicate how you have made a difference for patients in your care.
The Image of the Nursing Profession
…is based on YOU as the individual nurse.
