Nursing Image Analysis

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Historical images of nurses as morally upright, peaceful people do not include women of color. McPherson & Stuart (1994) pointed out that pre-World War II pictures of nurses typically include a white-uniformed lady, omitting people of color. This historical picture shapes society's expectations of nurses and current nursing viewpoints. In my context, the idea of a nurse has been shaped by childhood experiences and societal portrayals as primary caregivers assisting doctors in medical settings. This played a part in my decision to become a nurse instead of an IT career, since I wanted to interact with and look after people. People from different backgrounds have different views on nurses. A long-term care facility housekeeper views nurses as …show more content…
Unit 4: 4.1 Values at Odds Being a Baccalaureate-prepared Registered Nurse (RN BN) requires balancing personal values with the ethical standards of the profession. Knowing that personal, societal, and work responsibilities switch and frequently converge but may also conflict. For example, nurse Sarah strongly opposes psychiatric drugs due to personal experiences. She cares for John, a schizophrenia resident on medication. Sarah may hesitate to give John the medication due to her beliefs. She knows John's treatment plan, including medication, based on evidence-based practice and his needs and condition. Sarah must overcome her biases and administer the medication as prescribed to ensure John receives mental health care. When balancing her personal beliefs with her patients' needs, Sarah follows professional ethics and evidence-based practice to provide quality nursing care. CAN, 2017, pp. 78-89. 8-10). The syllables are. Mrs. Smith is at risk of falling due to her unsteady gait and forgetting to use her walker. The nursing team recommends a transport wheelchair for Mrs. Smith for longer facility trips based on their assessment and fall prevention