The Image of Professional Nursing

This book examines how each individual nurse can improve the image of nursing by focusing on self-image; blending theoretical concepts with practical methods, it outlines the strong impact, influence and effect that gender socialization has had on female nurses and focuses on ways to proactively respond to these factors. Three self-image models are used to explain how self-image drives a person's actions, behaviours and achievements. For student nurses and practicing nurses in clinical, managerial and executive positions the book provides specific action plans for individual use. A chapter on organizing and networking aims to help the reader enhance the nursing profession's influence and impact.
 
This book examines how each individual nurse can improve the image of nursing by focusing on self-image; blending theoretical concepts with practical methods, it outlines the strong impact, influence and effect that gender socialization has had on female nurses and focuses on ways to proactively respond to these factors. Three self-image models are used to explain how self-image drives a person's actions, behaviours and achievements. For student nurses and practicing nurses in clinical, managerial and executive positions the book provides specific action plans for individual use. A chapter on organizing and networking aims to help the reader enhance the nursing profession's influence and impact.