class 9 (feb 13th)

Question 1

needs for a professional nursing image

Answer 1

-presence
-communication
-education
-professional affiliations
-caring behaviours
-ethical practice
-attitude of the nurse

Question 2

things nurses need to improve our image

Answer 2

-value nursing and project that image daily
-take themselves seriously and dress the part
-recognize the value of what they do
-believe in themselves and their colleagues

Question 3

antecedents of nursing image

Answer 3

-media
-clothing style
-poor communication/invisibility
-behaviour
-gender issues
-professional organizations

Question 4

attributes to nursing image

Answer 4

-public perception
-nurses self image
-nurses perception of public image
-media image of nursing

Question 5

consequences of nursing image

Answer 5

-resource allocation
-quality of worklife
-recruitment/shortage
-public trust
-interdisciplinary relationships
-low pay
-job performance
-violence towards nurses

Question 6

six p’s of social media use

Answer 6

1.keep it Positive
2.maintain Privacy
3.keep it Professional
4.keep it Person free
5.Protect your Professionalism
6.always Pause before Posting

Question 7

how to build a professional identity

Answer 7

-hear expectations clearly and ask questions
-value debriefing and feedback from role models
-engage in reflection
-actively adopt a professional identity
-understand your own responsibilities for learning and be accountable for them
-build relationships with those around you
-develop personal self care habits
-embrace any opportunity for experiences with patients