[Implications of the visibility in professional nursing practices]

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Socioeconomic factors
• Cultural aspects

Context:

• Qualitative study exploring nurses' perceptions of their daily work's visibility.
• 30 nurses interviewed at a Brazilian university hospital (2012).
• Discursive textual analysis of semi-structured interviews.

Purpose:

• To understand nurses' perceptions of their professional visibility.
• To explore factors influencing the public image of nursing.
• To identify challenges in enhancing nursing's professional recognition.

Summary:

• Nursing visibility is impacted by historical factors, lack of recognition for its scientific basis, media misrepresentation, and work overload.
• Key issues include historical trajectory, absence of scientific recognition, media portrayal, and work overload.
• Findings indicate that nursing visibility is influenced by historical, societal, and professional elements.

Impact:

• Highlights the need for improved media representation and professional marketing in nursing.
• Suggests strategies for demystifying nursing's image, including professional autonomy and appropriate conduct.
• Emphasizes overcoming challenges to enhance nursing's public perception and professional standing.