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Good nurse, bad nurse

C Alavi¹, J Cattoni

¹School of Nursing, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|February 1, 1995

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This study examines the historical construction of the nursing profession, revealing how gender, class, and education limit nurses

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Area of Science:

Sociology of professions
Nursing studies
Higher education studies

Background:

The nursing profession's societal construction is historically situated.
Societal norms regarding gender, class, and educational background have historically influenced the roles and agency of nurses.
The integration of nursing into university settings presents unique opportunities and challenges for professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically analyze the historical construction of the nursing subject.
To evaluate the impact of gender, class, and educational background on the speaking positions available to nurses.
To assess how the university environment influences the development and professionalization of nursing.

Main Methods:

Historical analysis of the nursing profession.

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Discourse analysis of nursing literature and professional documents.

Critical evaluation of nursing's position within academic institutions.

Main Results:

The study identifies significant limitations on nurses' professional agency stemming from historical gender, class, and educational biases.
The university context, while offering academic legitimacy, can inadvertently perpetuate existing professional constraints.
There is a discernible tension between the traditional roles of nursing and the evolving demands of higher education.

Conclusions:

The historical and social construction of nursing continues to shape its professional identity and opportunities.
Addressing systemic limitations requires a critical examination of the interplay between social structures and academic environments.
Further research is needed to explore strategies for enhancing the professional autonomy and development of nurses within higher education.