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1Visiting Nurse Association, Newark, New Jersey, USA. marilyn.king@kennesaw.edu
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|October 20, 2012
Summary
Public health nurses (PHNs) shared daily experiences through stories, highlighting their vital role in managing chaotic home environments and patient interactions. These narratives offered insights into the nursing profession and diverse work settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing History
- Public Health
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Nursing narratives were a common feature in early- to mid-twentieth-century publications like Public Health Nursing.
- The article "The Black Bag" (1936) exemplifies this genre, detailing a public health nurse's day through home visits.
- The narrative utilizes personification of the nurse's black bag to convey the essence of her work.
Observation:
- The public health nurse was a welcomed presence in homes facing health challenges.
- The nurse's role involved bringing order to chaotic situations, as depicted in "The New Arrival."
- The story illustrates the emotional range of nursing practice, encompassing both humor and pathos.
Findings:
- Stories provided a platform for nurses to share common professional experiences and learn from each other.
- The narratives revealed the significance of the black bag as a tool and symbol in public health nursing.
- Themes reflected the public health nurse's role in managing health issues within diverse environments.
Implications:
- These historical accounts offer valuable insights into the evolution of public health nursing practices and challenges.
- Analyzing such stories can enhance understanding of the nurse's multifaceted role in community health.
- The use of narrative in professional literature demonstrates its power in knowledge dissemination and professional identity formation.
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