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Predominant discourses in Swedish nursing.

Elisabeth Dahlborg-Lyckhage¹, Ewa Pilhammar-Anderson

¹University College of West, Trollhättan, Sweden.

Policy, Politics & Nursing Practice

|September 29, 2009

Summary

Swedish nursing discourse in 2000 revealed competing narratives. Media portrayal, focusing on gender stereotypes, lowered expectations of professional competence among stakeholders.

Area of Science:

Nursing Studies
Sociology of Professions
Discourse Analysis

Background:

Swedish nursing education became academic in 1975.
The study examines the discourse surrounding Swedish nursing in 2000.
This analysis occurs 25 years after nursing's academic integration.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the dominant discourse in Swedish nursing in 2000.
To analyze the interplay of various discourses influencing the profession.
To understand the impact of these discourses on public perception and professional standards.

Main Methods:

Content analysis of official documents and media.
Deconstructive discourse analysis.
Examination of laws, statutes, regulations, examination requirements, official reports, recruitment campaigns, and media coverage.

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Main Results:

Competing discourses vied for dominance in the nursing field.
Official requirements contrasted with media's gender stereotypes and recruitment realities.
Media significantly shaped public perception of nursing competence.

Conclusions:

Media narratives, particularly gender stereotypes, negatively influenced perceptions of nursing professionalism.
The study highlights the power of media in shaping professional identity and public expectations.
Understanding these discourses is crucial for managing the nursing profession's image and competence.