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Nurses in the

Media:Interviews and Perspectives

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Table of Contents

Week 1 - Table of Contents Slide 2

Week 1 - Purpose of Project Slide 3

Week 2 - Historical Perspective (1) Slide 4

Week 2 - Historical Perspective (2) Slide 5

Week 2 - Current Images of Nursing - Electronic Media (1) Slide 6Week 3 - Current Images of Nursing - Electronic Media (2) Slide 7

Week 3 - Current Images of Nursing - Electronic Media (3) Slide 8

Week 4 - Current Images of Nursing - Electronic Media (4) Slide 9

Week 5 - Current Portrayals of Nursing in Print Media Slide 10

Week 6 - Portrayals of Nursing in Artistic Expression Slide 11

Week 9 - History of Nursing Uniforms (1) Slide 12



Week 10 - Putting It All Together (1) Slide 15

Week 10 - Putting It All Together (2) Slide 16

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Purpose of Project

The purpose of this project design is to reflect upon anddemonstrate the various effects that the media, either printor electronic, has on the nursing profession. This projectseeks to synthesize course materials and incorporate themin a way which augments the various interviews conductedupon healthcare workers and laymen alike. The end goalis to show a culmination of thoughts and perspectives of

today's nurse, and to show how these views can either bepropagated or debunked.

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HistoricalPerspective

Interview with [Kimberly S], female-white RN, employed as a Charge Nurse in a geriatricfacility located in Nashville, Tennessee

[Kimberly S] asked about her perspective of nursing history

When asked about her perspective regarding the history of nursing, [Kimberly S] stated thatshe believed many people point to Florence Nightingale as the relative beginning of the

profession, however her opinion reflects a job which dates back to the beginnings ofmotherhood. She believes that the history of nursing actually receives has its origins for thenatural care of infants and children. In this way, all mothers, since the beginning of human

existence, act in the capacity of nurses. [Kimberly S] further stated that from these maternalorigins a gradual evolution developed into dedicated caregivers who transformed it into anart. In fact, she firmly believes that nursing should be considered the oldest of all the arts.Of course, as humanity progressed and when it was apparent that nurturing by itself couldnot cure disease, it became necessary to adopt a more educated framework for the art ofnursing. Hence, the art transformed into a profession. The profession then made way for

pioneers like Mary Eliza Mahoney.

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FlorenceNightingale

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HistoricalPerspective

The history ofnursing actuallyreceives its originsfrom the natural careof infants andchildren. All mothersact in the capacity ofnurses.

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Current Images of Nursing -Electronic Media

Interview with three Licensed Practical Nurses:[Jamie T], [Donya D] and [Joseph R]employed as a Medication Managers at a Nursing Home located in Nashville, Tennessee

All participants were asked about their perspectives of nurses portrayed in the Electronic

Media

When asked about their opinions of how nurses are being portrayed in the electronic media,all seem to focus on television shows and/or movie roles which either help or hurt thenursing image. All seem to agree that nurses rank first in respect and generally, in the eyesof the public, are seen as working above and sometimes beyond many other professions.

However, they seemed miffed about Hollywood's depiction of nurses via various popularshows during prime time. [Donya D.] stated that most nurses try to ignore the stereotypesby letting it fly in one ear and out the other, but it becomes difficult when bombarded withdepictions of the naughty nurse who oftentimes appear subservient to physicians who donothing more than fetch things like trained pets.

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Best Shows Worse Shows/Movies

1 Mercy 1 Greys Anatomy

2 HawthoRNe 2 House

3 Theresa Brown 3 Private Practice

4 Pauline Chen 4 The One Who Flew Over the Coo Coo'sNest

5 Nurse Jackie 5 Naughty Nurse Advertisements

The Donya, Jamie and Joseph were all asked to list the top and bottom televisionshows and/or movies which portray nurses in the best and worse light. Thegeneral consensus yielded the results shown in the chart below:

Nurse Ratched

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When questioned, the [Jamie T] believed that skillednurses on Showtime's Nurse Jackie, TNT's

HawthoRNe, and NBC's Mercy, attempt to elevate the publics perception of nurses, rather than retreatingthem into the background of work performed bydoctors. For instance, [Joseph R] sees New Yorkemergency room nurse Jackie Peyton as appearingtough but very talented, and she actively finds creativeways to help her patients lead better lives. Likewise,

[Donya D] sees chief nurse Christina Hawthorne is astrong and skilled expert nurse in Richmond, Virginiawho appears on the program as a vital component tohospitals operations. This is in comparison to showslike Greys Anatomy for which nurses appear

insignificant, as physicians perform real-life nursingwork.

Hawthorne

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Who Flew Over the

Cuckoo's Nest]. They

describe her as a cruel,

sadistic, passive

aggressive tyrant who plans and manipulates

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Current Portrayals ofNursing in Print MediaRegarding the nurses in the print media, there are

many nursing journals today that offer a variety of

information and education for the public at large aswell as nurses themselves. Of course among them aregeneral information magazines and ones gearedtowards nursing specialties. Jamie Ts sister, ChristieT., when interviewed stated that these articles andmagazines appear to be written with registered nursesin mind, and doesnt seem to incorporate topics whichconcern Licensed Practical Nurses. For instance,

American Nurse Today is a nursing journal which is

published monthly, six times online and six times intraditional print copy and rarely addresses LPNs.Likewise, the American Journal of Nursinghas beenin existence since 1900 and is considered by many inthe field as one of the foremost authorities in nursing,

however LPNs seem to only receive cameoa earances accordin to Christie. She e uall

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Current Portrayals ofNursing in Artistic

Expression

Mark S, who is a veteran of the Vietnam war, gave his

thoughts about the nurses Vietnam memorial statue.Mark commented that most people see memorial dayas nothing more than the first long weekend ofsummer, but of course he sees Memorial Day assomething far more than just that. Its a time for

remembering the brave Americans who served and losttheir lives protecting our nation, especially the nurses.He added that what many people have a tendency toforget is that they served in the middle of the conflictas well. His feelings of the memorial statue are

powerful, particularly because he was wounded inbattle and was cared for by a skilled nurse. He admitsnever having an opportunity to see the statue in person

but hope to do so one day in the near future. Thestatue itself is, indeed, an embodiment of pure artisticexpression which has the power to move people, not

NursesVietnamMemorialstatue

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History of Nursing:Uniforms(1)

In the beginning of the 20 Century, the nursing

uniform was a stiff, white, floor-length dress with afrilly looking cap. Little effort was put into addressingstyle or comfort for the wearer. Hence, there was notmuch about this uniform that conformed to functionalor constructive purpose. However, at the time they

appeared to many as looking very professional,

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History of Nursing:Uniforms(2)

In World War I, it became necessary to produceuniforms which were easy to wash and mass produce.

These uniforms took on a bleak grey appearance withcotton crepe. Of course, the American Red Crosssymbol were strictly worn by Red Cross nurses duringthis period. The easy production and exchange ofthese kinds of garments made tending to multiple

patients easier and much more sanitary than in the

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History of NursingUniforms(3)

As the years passed, the nursing uniform became much more practical, more emphasis was placed on both style and comfortwith an array of colors the wearer could choose.

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Putting It AllTogether(1)

There exist a chasm between what the general publicperceives nurses to be in comparison to what they really arein the healthcare profession. A great deal of thesemisconceptions are fueled by the media. Emphasis should be

placed on educating the media about what nurses really do,

and additionally empowering them to speak about their workand responsibilities.

As a whole, television has generally been horrible for nurses,with of course the exception of a few documentaries and

news segments which, sad to say, receives very little viewerratings. Specifically, entertainment television, which isincredibly influential, has been a disaster for nursing for overthe past decade. Most of the time television depicts physician

characters doing most of the important patient care generallyperformed by nurses.

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Putting It All Together(2)

On the other hand, the print media, including daily newspapersand books, have offered some excellent, accurate portrayals ofnursing. Of course, a great deal of the print media remainsenthralled to a physician related topics which oftentimes

marginalize the nursing role. The military is perhaps the mostinfluential in getting the general public to recognize nurse byway of artistic expression through statues and monuments.

Overall, nurses themselves must be the ultimate educators to

the public. Social media outlets provide mechanisms foreducation, this being the case nurses can highlight their ownareas of expertise and provide information on important healthissues to a broader audience. When a high level of public trustis established, nurses can build upon that to reverse themisconceptions left by decades of misinformation and

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Thank you for yourParticipation

James E. Scales

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