Do You Know What A Nurse Actually Does?
It’s time to learn why nurses are consequential
The majority of people don’t know what it is that nurses do. It’s not the public’s fault. Nurses have been quiet about it for too long.
I’ve been a nurse for over 20 years and none of us expect non-nurses to understand the scope of nursing practice from which we unwind our magic every day.
But when television and media — (cough) the new medical drama Nurses — portray my incredible profession as unfriendly, incompetent, and poorly trained, it’s time to spread the word: that is not who we are!
I cannot sit by while those who are not nurses — television networks, writers, actors/actresses — create pathetic portrayals of my profession.
So I’m here to clear up the confusion. For the record, nurses include licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practice nurses, each with their own educational requirements and scope of practice.
Every nurse should be able to provide solid reasons to back up their professional existence. I’ll go first.
Nursing is a Profession
Nursing is a proud profession with a long history. Unfortunately, most people don’t know that nursing is a profession, in and of itself.
