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Johns Hopkins address: does nursing have a future?

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  • 1Institute Royal College of Nursing, London, UK.

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|January 1, 1997
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Area of Science:

  • Nursing's professional trajectory and societal role.
  • Metaphorical representations in nursing.
  • Health and social care provision.

Background:

  • Historical evolution of nursing's professional identity.
  • Analysis of metaphors used to define nursing's societal function.
  • Current societal perceptions of nursing.

Discussion:

  • Inconsistent metaphors reflect contemporary pressures on nursing.
  • Need for re-evaluation and interpretation of nursing's role.
  • Addressing internal tensions within the nursing profession.

Key Insights:

  • Nursing's current societal image is fragmented.
  • Metaphors used by nursing are inconsistent and require clarification.
  • Clear articulation of nursing's core function is crucial.

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Outlook:

  • Development of new, coherent metaphors for nursing.
  • Strengthening nursing's social influence for health improvement.
  • Risk of professional marginalization if core function is not clearly defined.