Image and Power in Nursing

1. Image and Power in Nursing N 491:22 Class 2 January 13, 2010 Judith Anne Shaw, Ph.D., R.N.

2. Overview of Class 2 Image of Nursing Self-Image Image Building Power in Nursing

3. IMAGE

4. Two Views of Nursing Internal Image External Image

5. Two Views of Nursing Internal Image 1. how nurses see themselves as individuals 2. how nurses envision the profession External Image 1. views presented to impress potential students, legislators, the public...

6. Changing the Image of Nurses & Nursing

7. What have been the past efforts of changing the image of nurses and nursing ...?

8. Past Strategies for Change The focus has generally been on changing the nursing profession.

9. Has this strategy for change been effective?

10. Hint #1... To change a large group requires a concrete plan that is effective over time

11. Hint #2... The basic image of the nursing profession has already been established

12. Your answer is, �no�, changing the image of the nursing profession has not been sufficiently effective

13. A More Efficient Strategy of Change Changing the self-image of the individual nurse

14. Self Image Model for the Nursing Profession A B C D Thoughts & Self-Image Actions & Image of Beliefs of of the Performance Nursing the Nurse Nurse & Achievement Profession of the Nurse

15. (A) The Nurse�s Thoughts & Beliefs leads to (B) Self-Image of the Nurse A B C D Thoughts & Self-Image Actions & Image of Beliefs of of the Performance Nursing the Nurse Nurse & Achievement Profession of the Nurse

16. (B) Self-Image leads to (C) the Nurse�s Actions, Performance & Achievements A B C D Thoughts & Self-Image Actions & Image of Beliefs of of the Performance Nursing the Nurse Nurse & Achievement Profession of the Nurse

17. (C) Nurse�s Actions, Performance & Achievements lead to(D) Image of Nursing Profession A B C D Thoughts & Self-Image Actions & Image of Beliefs of of the Performance Nursing the Nurse Nurse & Achievement Profession of the Nurse

18. Direct Linkage (bi-directional)(B) Self-Image of the Nurse &(D) Image of the Professional A B C D Thoughts & Self-Image Actions & Image of Beliefs of of the Performance Nursing the Nurse Nurse & Achievement Profession of the Nurse

19. Will nurses want to improve their self-image?

20. Definitions of Terms Self-image or self-concept: set of beliefs and mental picture you hold about yourself. Self-esteem: how much you like or approve of your self-concept. Ideal self-concept: the mental picture of the person you believe you should be.

21. Self-Concept, Ideal Self-Concept & Self-Esteem Individual�s Self-Concept (Self-Image) Difference Between Individual's Ideal Self-Concept Self-Esteem & Self-Concept Individual�s Ideal Self-Concept (Self-Image)

22. High Self Esteem Difference between Individual�s Ideal Self-Concept & Self-Esteem Self-Concept

23. Low Self-Esteem Difference between Individual�s Ideal Self-Concept Self-Esteem & Self-Concept

24.  Image Building

25. Image Building a process knowing oneself being positive about one�s self image, leading to a better chance of increasing one�s self-esteem & enjoying a meaningful, happy life (Hugh Prather)

26. Image Building Remember- �� no one can make you feel inferior without your consent�� (Eleanor Roosevelt)

27. Do you think that nurses ... nursing has image problems?

28. �Can Do� Attitude what can the nurse do to change self- image? what can the nurse do to change the image of the profession?

29. We always act like the person we believe ourselves to be Everything we do is consistent with our self-image/self-concept

30. Do you believe... � if you think it, you can attain it?

31. Consider if any idea enters your mind, you literally have the ability to accomplish it. The only factors that stand between you and your goals are perseverance, hard work, and a willingness to take risks.

32. Chinese proverb: I hear � and I forget I see � and I remember I do � and I understand

33. Success: Doing the best we can with what we have. Success is in the doing not getting--- in the trying not the triumph Wynn Davis

34. Experience Heredity Environment Thoughts, Beliefs Self-Image Actions Performance Gender Socialization Reference Groups

35. Self-Image & Achievement Self-Image Ability to Performance Take Total Achievement Responsibility (Tracey, 1993)

36. Positive Self-Image Internal imaging

37. Ask yourself... What does internal imaging and assuming total responsibility mean to you? How do you develop a positive self-image, despite past experiences?

38. One Conceptualization of SUCCESS 80 % one�s thoughts or attitudes 10-15% aptitude 5-10% luck and hard work/self

39. INCREDIBLE NEWS 90% of your potential is not only untapped and unused, but also undiscovered. (Tim Hansel, 1985)

40. Steps to Professional Development 1. Make decision to take total responsibility 2. Define a professional goal that you will accomplish within the next year 3. Make a professional self-assessment

41. Steps to Professional Development 4. Develop and write incremental goals towards one year goals 5 Program your mind to accomplish established goals and objectives

42. The Image of the Nursing Profession �is based on the individual nurse.

43. Image of Nursing: The Media What is your interpretation of the portrayal of nurses in the TV series: Grey� Anatomy ER House

44. Image of Nurses:the Internet What is your interpretation of the portrayal of nurses on the internet?

45. The Nurse Creating a New Image Value nursing and image it daily Take yourself seriously and dress the part

46. The Nurse Creating a New Image Recognize the value of caring, health promotion, health teaching, and illness care Believe in yourself and your colleagues (Andrews)

47. CHALLENGE Provide a 30-second �elevator� speech: Your role as a professional nurse.

48. CHALLENGE Communicate how you have made a difference for patients in your care.

49. The Image of the Nursing Profession �is based on YOU as the individual nurse.