Stigma in psychiatric nursing.
OBJECTIVE
Stigmatizing attitudes in psychiatric nursing.


OBJECTIVE
To develop a greater awareness of the existence of stigma associated with psychiatric nursing.


METHODS
Published literature.


CONCLUSIONS
Professional self-understanding and knowledge are methods by which psychiatric nursing can elevate its professional image and value.
Halter
Margaret Jordan
MJ
Malone College, Canton, OH, USA. halter@malone.edu
D006801:Humans; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D013240:Stereotyping