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1Division of Nursing, Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana, USA.
The Journal of Practical Nursing
|August 4, 1998
Summary
The professional image of licensed practical/vocational nurses is crucial. It impacts self-perception, professional relationships, patient advocacy, and policy influence, requiring constant attention.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Professionalism
- Healthcare Professional Image
Background:
- Nursing's historical focus on professional image.
- The significance of image for licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/VNs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To underscore the critical importance of professional image for LPNs/VNs.
- To highlight the multifaceted nature of professional image in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on nursing image and professional perception.
- Analysis of factors contributing to professional image formation.
Main Results:
- Professional image influences self-esteem, interprofessional relations, and patient interactions.
- Image impacts empowerment, patient advocacy, and policy influence.
- Initial impressions are formed rapidly and have lasting effects.
Conclusions:
- A strong professional image is essential for LPNs/VNs to maximize their roles and impact.
- Cultivating a professional image requires a continuous, year-round commitment.
- Attention to appearance, communication, attitude, and time management shapes professional perception.