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Registered Nurses

Registered Nurses. Team Scrubs English 1302 Professor D. Rodriguez . Who are Registered Nurses?. Registered Nurses (RN) perform the basic tasks in every medical setting such as , treating patients, documentation, educating, performing tests, analyzing results, and more.

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Registered Nurses

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  1. Registered Nurses Team Scrubs English 1302 Professor D. Rodriguez

  2. Who are Registered Nurses? Registered Nurses (RN) perform the basic tasks in every medical setting such as , treating patients, documentation, educating, performing tests, analyzing results, and more.

  3. This research project will outline the basic components of the medical field, specifically nurses, and discuss both the stereotypes and ethical considerations. Thesis

  4. Stereotypes • These stereotypes are well-known and believed due to the media’s portrayal of nurses: • The Doctor’s Handmaiden • Failed MDs • A Woman’s Job

  5. Doctor’s Handmaiden • Florence Nightingale originally trained nurses to be obedient to the doctor (Bridges, 1990). • Reflected the patriarchal Victorian Society • Reinforced by media

  6. Failed Medical Doctors (MD) • Undermines the efforts required to become an RN • Influences MDs to be perceived as “an intelligent machine for the purpose of carrying out their orders” (Benjamin, 1988, p. 38).

  7. A Woman’s Job • Men don’t cry: not as caring as women • Men are assumed to be less suitable for certain aspects of nursing (Poliafico, 2002).

  8. Interacting with patients is a main aspect in nursing, which can lead to various ethical dilemmas. • Life Support • Freedom vs. Control • The DNR Form Ethics -the rules of conduct and moral principles of an individual

  9. Conclusion This research project has improved our view on nurses. They’re required to do much more in the medical field than expected. Nursing is continuing to evolve and is filled with many noble and hardworking individuals whom deserve respect.

  10. Resources Bridges, J. M. (1990). Literature review on the images of the nurse and nursing in the media. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 15, 850-854. Benajmin, M. (1988). Nursing Ethics: An Emerging Integrity Case Studies in Nursing Ethicsby Robert M. Veatch; Sara T. Fry: The Hastings Center Report, 38-39 Gallagher, A. (2011). Ethical issues in patient restraint. Nursing Times, 107(9), 18-20. Retrieved from http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zonesmental-health/-ethical-issues-in-patient-restraint/5026779.article Michael, J. E. (2002). DNR orders: Proceed with caution. Nursing Management. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/231323828?accountid=7081 Whittock, M., & Leonard, L. (2003). Stepping outside the stereotype. A pilot study of the motivations and experiences of males in the nursing profession. Journal Of Nursing Management, 11(4).

  11. Thank you!Questions?

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