...Image and Voice of Nursing Mary Wilcox Thomas Edison State College Leadership and Management in Nursing NUR428 Mary Wombwell November 27, 2011 Historical image of nursing Florence Nightingale is known to many as the historical image of nursing. She came to prominence for her pioneering work in nursing during the Crimean War where she tended to wounded soldiers rounding at night holding a small lamp. Nightingale was a strong-willed advocate for the field of nursing. Her advocacy was for the” improvement of care and conditions” (MacQueen, 2007, p. 31) for patients making significant achievements during her career. In the western world for centuries, nursing as an “organized institution” (Buresh & Gordon, 2006, p. 179) was provided through Christian religious institutions. In religious sects, nurses were socialized to sacrifice every shred of their identity being “obedient members of an anonymous mass” (Gordon, 2006, p. 2). Religious nurses were taught not to claim credit for their work and accomplishments. Instead, they were educated to view themselves as divine instruments who willingly assigned credit to “God, the Bishop, the Abbot, or the Mother Superior” (Gordon, 2006, p. 3) for their accomplishments. Often, nurses were not viewed by their sex, not allowed to marry, and were sheltered in or near the hospitals in dormitories. In the 19th century, religious and social reformers such as Florence Nightingale adapted the religious template to help women who needed to...
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...I think the media can have both positive and negative influences to the profession of nursing. In my response, I’ve chosen to comment on how it can be a positive effect. Even though the portrayals of nurses on television shows at times are very unrealistic, I think medical-drama television shows such as “SCRUBS” and “ER” can actually promote nursing in some ways. Episodes about doctors and nurses’ heroic efforts to save or help out victims in natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, etc.) and accidents (car, fire, etc.) can promote a positive image for the profession. When I was a young kid, I was inspired to become like one of those television nurses and doctors so I can help people! Watching TV was probably one of my first exposures to the profession. The doctors and nurses were Super Heroes to me. With our current 24/7 news outlets, the media can provide a “channel” to health professionals (such as first responders, nurses, etc.) who help at “news worthy” natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina. When the viewer sees the health professionals’ compassion, competency and commitment to the public, this strikes a positive connection with the public. Another good example is the recent case of the Texas Nurse, Nina Pham, who was exposed to the Ebola virus via treatment of one of her patients. The media coverage “positively depicted” her as a caring and compassion nurse who served bravely during the United States’ first Ebola outbreak. This displayed a strong culture...
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...Ambivalent Sexism and Role Congruity on Perceptions of Men and Women in Nursing Advertisements Kimberley A. Clow & Rosemary Ricciardelli & Wally J. Bartfay # Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014 Abstract Framed by role congruity and ambivalent sexism, the current study is designed to investigate perceptions of male and female nurses. Specifically, 167 Canadian undergraduates from Southern Ontario viewed a potential nursing recruitment advertisement (female nurse, male nurse, or masculinity emphasized male nurse), reported their perceptions of the nurse in the advertisement, and rated the appropriateness of nursing as a career for men and women. MANOVAs revealed that participants viewed the male nurses more negatively (less competent and more deviant) in the masculinity emphasized condition than the male nurse condition, which is consistent with role congruity theory. Correlations further revealed that men in the male nurse condition and women in the masculinity emphasized condition who were higher in hostile sexism were more likely to rate the depicted male nurse as deviant than their lower scoring peers. Female participants rated nursing as a more appropriate career for men than did male participants, suggesting that resistance toward male nurses may stem primarily from other men. The ambivalent sexism scores of men and women related differently in each condition to ratings of the appropriateness of nursing as a career for men and women, suggesting a complex relationship...
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...Anorexia is characterized by extreme starvation that leads to a disastrous loss of weight. Anorexia nervosa affects a large number of people today in the world, and does not discriminate against anybody. This research paper shows how dangerous and life-threatening anorexia is on adolescence, as well as, how self-image, family issues, and the media influence anorexia. Anorexia in Adolescence Adolescence is a chaotic time in the life of a growing teenager in which he or she experiences many physical as well as emotional changes. Not knowing where they stand in the world yet and trying to figure themselves out, adolescents may fall subject to influences and become victims of such horrible things as eating disorders. During adolescence a major importance in life is to be accepted and to fit in somewhere which brings about the issue of eating disorders. In order for them to be accepted and feel as if they are able to fit in with the status quo, some adolescents, mostly girls, will develop an eating disorder during adolescence. Anorexia Nervosa is one of the leading eating disorders in adolescents and is a serious psychiatric illness with both psychological and medical effects that usually onset during adolescence. Becoming an increasingly prominent illness in Adolescent girls, in some cases boys, for many...
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...quality and patient outcomes that contain costs. “Numerous studies reveal an association between higher levels of experienced RN staffing and lower rates of adverse patient outcomes” (www.nursingworld.org, 2015, para. 1). For this reason, nurse-to-patient ratios is an issue that needs to be addressed at NYP in order to improve quality healthcare within their organization. The acuity of the unit in which patient care is being provided, should determine the acceptable nurse-to-patient ratio. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), factors that influence the nurse staffing needs include: patient complexity, acuity, or stability; number of admissions, discharges, and transfers; professional nursing and other staff skill level and expertise; physical space and layout of the nursing unit; availability of or proximity to technological support or other resources ("Optimal Nurse Staffing," 2015). Currently, New York is one of only fourteen states that addresses the nurse staffing issue in hospitals. New York State requires organizations such as NYP to disclose their nurse-to-patient staffing ratios to the public; however the state does not require a minimum nurse-to-patient ratio to be maintained at all times. As of July 2003, California is the only state that mandates minimum nurse-to-patient ratios within all their hospital organizations. The nurse-to-patient ratio in California is 1 to 5 on medical-surgical units. Ultimately, NYP will benefit by providing better staffing ratios...
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...commercialisation of sports is developing gradually in a way that not only is importance given to manage sportsmen, but the preferences of consumers are being closely looked into before any decisions are made as well. Organisations, as a whole, face implications when it comes to fulfilling both of their needs evenly in order to be certain that the respective sports industry will continue to be stable and sustainable. Therefore, it is crucial for these organisations to explore the characteristics of their target market and acquire a deeper knowledge of their interests and preferences. As such, this report will explore and highlight the unique characteristics of sports fans as consumers, discuss the implications of sports marketing that may be faced by organisations and lastly be finished off with a personal reflection. 2. Sports fans as consumers People are known to be fans when they are seen to develop a diehard interest in a particular subject. It could involve sports, authors, musicians, celebrities and so on. According to Reysen and Branscombe (2010), a person can be considered a fan when they become passionate and enthusiastic about their particular interest and show loyalty to it. Both sports fans and normal spectators may share similar characteristics however, there are various factors which would clearly differentiate fans from spectators. For example, their degree of loyalty, commitment, emotional significance and value to the supporting clubs as well as their devotion...
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...in the U.S. for a long time, it is interesting to evaluate their health patterns from various perspectives. This paper is aimed at summarizing the health patterns of Nguyen family and identifying wellness-nursing diagnosis based on the findings from the assessment. Summary of Findings While summarizing the findings obtained from the family assessment conducted, emphasis will be centered on the identified functional health patterns. Values, health perception Similar to the Chinese, Nguyen family shares a common cultural perception of health. They believe that one’s well being is derived from maintaining a balance of energies in the body, called “yin and yang.” Their health-seeking behaviors are a result of a combination of both their traditional value system as well as Western remedies. However, they mentioned that there is stronger preference to rely upon traditional remedies prior to seeking Western remedies. Examples of traditional remedies commonly used by this family are the use of herbs and coining (Nguyen Family, personal communication, May 7, 2015). Generally, coining and pinching is a special massage technique that is used to treat fever and illness (Wang, 2012). The idea behind coining, as explained by this family, is that it helps to get rid of any negative energy causing illness. As for Western remedies, they would sometime take medications, like antibiotics and NSAID, to treat certain bacterial infections or to relieve pain. Nevertheless,...
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...IMPLICATIONS OF USING ONLINE REVIEW MATERIALS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE PERFORMANCE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY STUDENTS REGARDING THEIR MAJOR SUBJECTS An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to the Faculty Of the College of Business Administration and Accountancy Mabini College Daet, Camarines Norte In Partial Fulfilment Of the Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy BINAOHAN, ARIANNE JOY V. DELOS SANTOS, DENVER S. DIPASUPIL, NIZILLE C. PENOLIO, JAMES ANTHONY SAN BUENAVENTURA, MYLA H. SOTTO, LYNETTE R. CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Introduction It is the 21st Century, the Digital and Technological Age as many people say. The World Wide Web has expanded significantly over the past decades and new electronic and digital gadgets and devices are being invented and innovated. According to Networkworld.com, the number of computers connected to the internet has grown exponentially, while the number of users has risen from a handful of computer scientists to 1.5 billion consumers. The networks reached have expanded beyond the United States to every corner of the globe. From its humble beginnings to its boundless future, Technology has provided the World with greater possibilities and opportunities that affects various ways of life thus, making it easier. Due to these unfathomable advancements in Technology, People nowadays, specifically the students utilize the Internet and these hi-tech...
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...Huy Tran English 1301 11/13/12 (1510) The M Game Effect Technology has been an ever-developing innovation in our society. We make use of it for a variety of things. One of those things is for our entertainment. Gaming has been one of the more popular forms of entertainment as the decades have passed due to its evolving nature. Video games are played by people all over the world ranging from young children to even senior citizens. Given the audiences that have been amassed, the different types of video games are regulated into ratings due to their content material by an organization that specializes in this area for gaming. Now imagine the idea where video games intended for a mature audience fell into the hands of younger children. Video games with themes of constant violence or that of which rewards the players for taking part in acts of violence. This is where most of the controversies regarding video games fall upon, raising the suspicion of parents and scientists alike. Since many of the negative aspects of video games are put in the control of children at such a young age, do kids suffer as a result of graphic contents in video games? Such incidents could possibly play a role in the emotional, behavioral, and intellectual aspect of kids who are exposed to contents like the violence and suggestive themes within the video games that are played. It has been believed by many supporters that playing violent video games that involves shootings and killings would lead children...
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...Effects of Mega Events on Host Country’s Image: Image of China after the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Abstract Mega events have intrigued the academia because of the huge impact they have on the host countries. Not only do mega events catalyse urban regeneration, they also have the ability to command international media’s attention. Furthermore, nations have been known to use mega events such as the Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, and World Fair to rebuild image and draw in tourists to serve the economic development of the region. While the Olympics are one of the most studied mega events, most of them emphasise on the Western perspective probably because only three out of twenty-six Summer Games have been held in Asia. The most recent one is the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which is the focus of this research. In particular, this study aims to explore China’s image change after the event and the influencing factors that contribute to the change. One’s perception and image change are emotional and subjective; therefore, this research can gain a better insight through qualitative approach. Twenty participants from sixteen countries were recruited and interviewed for 20-30 minutes regarding the Beijing Olympics and related news around that time. The findings showed that China achieved moderate success in rebuilding its image in the economic and technological aspects. Many interviewees were impressed by its organising ability and modernisation. However, China failed to change...
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...785-670-1601 Phone: 785-670-1601 Email: susie.pryor@washburn.edu Email: bingqing.yin@washburn.edu Beauty in the Age of Marketing Beauty, it is said, is in the eye of the beholder. It is, accordingly, subjective and presumably both socially and culturally influenced. From a marketer’s perspective, this is a less than useful perspective, for beauty sells. A body of research suggests, for example, that physically attractive models used in advertising produce consumer expectations of accountability, dynamism and trustworthiness; therefore, marketers tend to use these models to enhance and strengthen the appeal of their advertisements and products (Atkin and Block 1983; Kamins and Gupta 1994). Physically attractive people are known to be perceived by consumers as friendly, warm, dominant, sociable, outgoing, responsive, and possessing both self-esteem and intelligence (Adams, 1977; Adams & Read, 1983; Berscheid & Walster, 1974; Bloch & Richins, 1992; Cann, Siegfried, & Pearce, 1981; Dion & Dion ,1987; Goldman & Lewis, 1977). Individuals favor and are favorably disposed towards physically attractive people (Caballero, Lumpkin & Madden, 1989). More broadly, research in other fields finds physical attractiveness both a determinant and moderator of various processes including heterosexual liking (Berscheid, Dion, Walster, & Walster, 1971; Walster, Aronson, Abrahams, & Rottman, 1966), individuals’ perception and evaluation (Sigall & Landy...
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...com October, 2013 Vol 2 Issue 10 ISSN: 2278 – 0211 (Online) The Effect Of Domestic Violence Films On The Youth: An Excursion Of Media Violence Theories and Persuasion Theories Dr. Ajilore Head Of Department, Department Of Mass Communication, Babcork University, Ilisan ,Ogun State, Nigeria Ojo Titiloye Oyeyinka Lecturer, Department Of Mass Communication, Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun ,Ogun, Nigeria Nwaolikpe Onyinyechi Nancy Department Of Mass Communication, Babcork University, Ilisan ,Ogun State, Nigeria Akinreti Qassim Olalere Head, Foreign Desk, Voice Of Nigeria And Part-Time Lecturer, Nigerian Institute Of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria Odegbenle Lateef Department Of Broadcast Media, Nigerian Institute Of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria Goke Rauf Head, Mass Communication, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria Jegede Omolayo Station Manager, Babcock University Radio Station And Lecturer, Department Of Mass Communication Babcock University, Ilisan,Ogun State, Nigeria Tsebee Asor Kenneth Department Of Mass Communication, Al Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria Abstract: Several studies have been on the impact of media violence on aggressive and violent behavior. Researches on effect of media violence have proved that heavy exposure in films, videos, televisions and movies can increase the risk of behaving violently. This paper is an escursion of selected media violence theories -social learning theory, catharsis theory and cultivation...
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...child is not as lean as the other girls. The other children seem to be running circles around her child. It seems that her child is continuing to become more and more behind the expectations of her team at each practice. What is wrong? She does some research and is quickly taken by surprise. A diet comprised of an increased intake of sugars, sodium, and additives has numerous repercussions. “However, the potential negative psychosocial aspects of obesity, such as poor body image (BI), social isolation, and stigmatization, are also relevant in the lives of youth” (Martin, 2011, p.245). Parents and other youth leaders are strongly encouraged to be the defense against such harsh ramifications. It is up to the adults to guide their children along to journey of a healthier future. Parents and youth leaders need to beware of the negative effects of fast food and junk food. These foods hold no nutritional value at all and can cause ill effects such as obesity, health disorders, and even death. With so much influence from outside sources such as advertisements and the media,...
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...report you that two plans to solve the dilemma which Siemens faced in China market. Siemens attempted to increased market share in China market through bribe. However, it suffered serious challenged and shocked. Overall revenue and corporate image were significantly fall. Decision level should consider to establish the corporate social responsibility in order to enhance the company image and employee morale. Here is the second plan to report you that CEO should change leadership style to transformational leadership, it is able to improve organisational productivity and enhance organisational development capabilities. Finally, I would like to thank you for the opportunity this report gave me to provides the new leadership strategies for Siemens, and to develop my research skills, which will be invaluable for future projects. Regards, Chun-Chang, Tseng Executive Summary This report provides a described about the negative impact from the wrong leadership decision-made in Siemens. It provides two plans to solved the scenario and discuss how to access the two plans. Methods of solved the scenario are establishment corporate social responsibility and changed the leadership style to transformational leadership. Both the plans are able to improve the worst situations. Results of case analysed show that to help organisation transform reforming is an important direction for the company to reinvigorate. The report finds CEO is the helmsman of a company in...
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...Abnormal Psychology LAQs 1. Discuss validity and reliability of diagnosis. Paragraph 1 (Introduction): ● Classification system is said to be reliable when it is possible for 4 different clinicians, using the same system, to arrive at same diagnosis for same individual ● Examples: DSM-4, CCMD, ICD-10 ● Though diagnosis systems use more standardized assessment techniques and more specific diagnostic criteria than in the past, classification system is far from perfect ● Classification system said to be valid when it is able to classify a real pattern of symptoms, which can lead to an effective treatment ● However, problem with this is that the classification system is descriptive and doesn’t identify any specific causes for disorders Paragraph 2 (Study 1): Sane or Insane-Rosenhan (1973) Aim: test reliability of psychiatric diagnosis Procedure: field experiment Part 1 ● 8 healthy people (5 men, 3 women) gained admission to 12 different psychiatric hospitals ● Complained of hearing unclear, unfamiliar voices of same sex repeating words “thud” and “empty” ● Participants said they felt fine after admission to hospital (no more symptoms) Part 2 ● Rosenhan told staff at psychiatric hospital that pseudopatients will try to get admitted ● No pseudopatients were actually sent Results: Part 1 ● 7 diagnosed with schizophrenia ● Took average 19 days for discharge and were classified as “schizophrenia in...
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