RS-430V Topic 2 DQ 2

RS-430V Topic 2 DQ 2

NThe general public has a positive impression of those who choose to pursue a career in nursing. It is common knowledge that nurses are caring professionals in the medical field who are also very competent and who play an essential role in the functioning of the healthcare system. Nurses are highly regarded for their capacity to provide treatment that is focused on the patient, as well as for the breadth and depth of their knowledge and skill in a variety of health- related topics (Ashraf et al., 2020). Nevertheless, there are a number of aspects that might have a role in how the general public views nursing. For instance, the media has the power to influence public opinion by portraying nurses in a way that is limiting or stereotyped. Additionally, the public's contact with nurses may be restricted to encounters with nurses in certain contexts, such as hospitals or clinics, which may not give a comprehensive understanding of the nursing profession as a whole. Also, the general public might not know that nurses have a lot of different jobs and responsibilities. There are many different approaches that may be used to teach the general public about the function of professional nurses and the range of nursing's responsibilities within an evolving healthcare system. Sharing information that is current and accurate on the nursing profession may be accomplished through the use of numerous digital channels, including social media (Gunawan et al., 2018). This might contain information about the education and training that are necessary to become a nurse, as well as the wide assortment of tasks and duties that nurses have in the many various healthcare settings. In addition, nurses may interact with the general public by taking part in community activities and giving presentations to various organizations, such as school groups, church groups, and other groups. Lastly, nursing organizations such as the American Nurses Association (ANA) are able to play an important role in advancing the nursing

profession and lobbying on its behalf. In conclusion, the general public has a favorable impression of the nursing profession; yet, this impression is susceptible to change based on a number of different factors. It is possible to educate the general public about the role of the professional nurse and the scope of nursing within an evolving healthcare system using a variety of channels, such as social media and community involvemen