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Nurses as role models and health educators.

¹Health Education Department, Argyll and Clyde Health Board, Paisley, Strathclyde, Scotland.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|October 1, 1991

Summary

Nurses face role conflict between being health educators and healthy role models. This paper explores these tensions within the UK National Health Service, offering strategies for effective health promotion.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Health Education
Healthcare Management

Background:

The British National Health Service (NHS) is undergoing changes, altering expectations for healthcare providers and consumers.
Nurses are increasingly expected to serve as both health educators and healthy role models.
This dual expectation creates potential tension and stress for nursing professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the inherent conflicts between the roles of nurse as health educator and nurse as a healthy role model.
To explore the implications of the 'role model' concept for nurses, including associated stresses and external expectations.
To offer alternative perspectives and educational models for nurses to enhance their health promotion and education activities.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of the nurse's role as a health educator and role model.
Exploration of communication theory and the 'credible source' concept in nursing.
Review of different educational models applicable to health education.

Main Results:

The concept of a 'healthy role model' imposes significant pressure and expectations on nurses.
Traditional health education approaches may not be sufficient for the dynamic healthcare environment.
Nurses may experience stress due to the conflicting demands of their roles.

Conclusions:

Nurses require self-awareness and personal development to be effective health educators.
Alternative educational models can support nurses in their health promotion endeavors.
Addressing the tension between role modeling and health education is crucial for nursing practice in the evolving NHS.

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