Saving Lives
Why the Media's Portrayal of Nursing Puts Us All at Risk
Updated Edition
Sandy Summers and Harry Jacobs Summers
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Most of us have vaguely positive sentiments about nurses, but at the same time, nursing is plagued by feminine stereotypes that continue to undermine the profession. These double-edged views are never more striking than in efforts to honor nurses, which often rely on emotional 'angel' images rather than recognition of nurses' health skills or tangible contributions to patient outcomes.
Posted on July 10, 2015
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Nurses play a huge role in hospitals, clinics, and various care facilities throughout the world. But, there are some misconceptions about what responsibilities nurses have. Nurses are saving lives and making a difference every day in health care with little recognition from the media or the world at large. Test your knowledge and see how much you really know about what goes into the job of being a nurse.
Posted on December 26, 2014
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If you ask many people about nurses, they will tell you how caring and kind nurses are. The word 'angel' might even appear. Nursing consistently tops the annual Gallup poll comparing the ethics and honesty of different professions.
Posted on October 22, 2014
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