Purpose and Course Outcome
The discussion topic this week pertains to the following Course Outcome.
- CO 1: Consider the role of the professional nurse in relation to the concepts of integrity and ethical accountability within nursing practice. (POs 4, 6)
Due Date
NR395 Week 1 Discussion: Improving the Image of Nursing
During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week):
- Posts in the discussion at least two times, and
- Posts in the discussion on two different days
Points Possible
NR395 Week 1 Discussion: Improving the Image of Nursing
100 points
Directions
- Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
- Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
- Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
- Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
- Best Practices include:
- Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
- Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
- Select different classmates for your reply each week.
Describe the way in which nurses are perceived by your patients and the public.
How do the best known nurses currently depicted in the media represent the type of nursing image you wish to promote?
Speaking of image, do you feel that no longer wearing traditional white uniforms has had an impact on how nurses are perceived?
How is your clothing an important part of your public image?
What could you do to improve the professional image of nurses?
**NOTE: This course does not include lessons. Please cite your textbook to earn points in the discussion rubric.
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