The Purpose
We believe that by maintaining a higher nursing image standard, we will encourage new candidates to participate in our chosen profession. We have placed Florence Nightingale's mantle over our shoulders; we bear the burden for the future of the nursing profession; and, with our footsteps, we set the path for those who wish to follow. If we do not take action now to improve the nursing image, we could sound the death knoll for patients figuratively and literally. Those who would enter this profession will only do so if they can be treated with respect, honor, and dignity. We must hold our heads high, smile, and have a look of satisfaction on our faces.
1 comment:
This is pretty interesting. Teachers are subject to this issue as well; I forget the exact wording, but there's a WAC that states a teacher can lose his/her licence for engaging in an 'act of moral turpitude.' In my opinion, the gal in this reality TV show should have just not named her occupation and then she could act how she chooses. By identifying herself as a nurse, she does have a professional image to uphold.
(Posted by Jill)
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