The Greek goddesses speak to nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Gender Studies
• Mythology

Background:

• Gender significantly impacts nurses' personal and professional lives.
• Traditional educational methods may not fully address gender's nuances in nursing.
• Affirming feminine images are crucial for nurses' development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the use of Greek goddess myths as an educational tool in nursing.
• To demonstrate how these myths can teach affirming feminine images.
• To provide strategies for integrating goddess literature into nursing curricula.

Main Methods:

• Review of select Greek goddess myths.
• Analysis of their relevance to nursing and gender dynamics.
• Development of pedagogical strategies for curriculum integration.

Main Results:

• Greek goddess myths provide rich narratives of diverse feminine archetypes.
• These myths can effectively illustrate the impact of gender on nurses.
• Integration strategies can enhance nursing education by incorporating literature.

Conclusions:

• Greek goddess myths serve as a valuable and creative resource for nursing education.
• Utilizing these myths can foster a deeper understanding of gender's role in nursing.
• This approach supports the development of affirming feminine identities among nurses.