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In My Day: Using lessons from history, ritual and our elders to build professional identity
Margaret McAllister1, Tracey John, Michelle Gray
1School of Health and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Science, Health and Education, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, QLD 4558, Australia. Mmcallis@usc.edu.au
Nurse Education in Practice
|March 31, 2009
Summary
Nursing academics celebrated International Nurses Day by hosting an event focused on storytelling and history. This initiative highlighted the value of nursing narratives and fostered community connections.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Academic nursing programs can enhance student engagement by incorporating historical and narrative elements.
- International Nurses Day provides a platform to celebrate and explore the nursing profession's heritage.
Observation:
- A three-hour event was organized by nursing academics at the University of the Sunshine Coast for International Nurses Day.
- The event featured a guest speaker, nurse storytelling videos, historical artifacts, and opportunities for participants to share their own stories.
- Attendees included students, staff, and local nursing professionals, fostering intergenerational and interdisciplinary engagement.
Findings:
- The event successfully modeled the importance of nursing storytelling for students.
- Positive feedback indicated a strong interest in celebrating and discussing nursing history.
- Recommendations for future events include longer planning, establishing retired nurse associations for mentoring, and curriculum integration.
Implications:
- Professional development events centered on nursing history and storytelling can significantly benefit the nursing community.
- Integrating such events and mentoring programs into nursing curricula can enrich student education and professional identity.
- Strengthening connections between current students and experienced nurses can foster mentorship and preserve professional heritage.
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