Positive Image of a Professional Nurse PDF
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St. Paul University Manila
Portia Zoleta-Vitug
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This presentation discusses the positive image of a professional nurse, emphasizing public trust and patient satisfaction. It highlights key factors that influence patient satisfaction, such as individual care and timely communication. The presentation also defines a mnemonic (IMAGE) for nursing procedures.
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By: Portia Zoleta-Vitug, Phd, RN Positive Image of a Professional Nurse FACTS: The American public has identified nursing as the profession it most trusts. In the 2008 Gallup poll, 84% of respondents rated nurses' ethical standards and honesty as "high" or "very high." ...
By: Portia Zoleta-Vitug, Phd, RN Positive Image of a Professional Nurse FACTS: The American public has identified nursing as the profession it most trusts. In the 2008 Gallup poll, 84% of respondents rated nurses' ethical standards and honesty as "high" or "very high." Nurses have received the top ranking in this poll since 2002, ahead of physicians, teachers, and pharmacists. Positive Image of a Professional Nurse FACTS: The American public has identified nursing as the profession it most trusts. Also, in 2009, President Obama declared that nurses are the "backbone of the healthcare system," recognizing that nurses are the individuals most involved in patient care. Positive Image of a Professional Nurse FACTS: Satisfaction with hospital nursing care has been identified as the main factor influencing patient satisfaction with the overall hospital experience. Positive Image of a Professional Nurse FACTS: Furthermore, Patients identified the following factors: treated as individuals with unique needs, receiving explanations of care and treatments being provided, knowing that the nurse is watching over them, and receiving timely responses to requests. Positive Image of a Professional Nurse FACTS: Furthermore, Patients identified the following factors: treated as individuals with unique needs, receiving explanations of care and treatments being provided, knowing that the nurse is watching over them, and receiving timely responses to requests. Patients also expect competent nursing care and accurate, comprehensive education related to their inpatient and discharge needs. The mnemonic IMAGE stands for : I – introduce yourself," M-"medications," A- "assessment," G - "goal," and E - "explain and educate.“
