TV nurses: promoting a positive image of nursing?
It's understood that medical dramas are meant to entertain, not serve as documentaries. Nevertheless, media-driven messages are powerful, influencing the culture and collective mindset. This article evaluates current images of nurses in the media and challenges nurses to engage in professional and public service designed to promote a positive media and public image of nursing.
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, USA.
Hila J
HJ
Spear
D001294:Attitude to Health; D002835:Christianity / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008402:Mass Media; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D011639:Public Opinion; D012938:Social Perception; D013690:Television