Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PPIN
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify five actions nurses can take individually to improve the image of nursing.
Name at least three ways to promote a positive nursing image in your workplace and to the public.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Importance of Self-Image
Court of Public Opinion
Creating a Positive Nurse Image Starts Within
Showcasing Ourselves to the World
10 Actions to Take Today
Review
Summary
Section 3: Promoting Nursing’s Image in Organizations
Set an Example
Other Techniques to Improve Nursing’s Image
Suggestions for Nurse Leaders
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Leslie Catalano, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Leslie has been a registered nurse since 2005. She has worked in a variety of different areas including cardiac, medical, orthopedics, pediatrics, postpartum, PACU, and education. She works as a freelance health writer and a professor for an Associate Degree Nursing program at her local community college in her hometown.
Writer: Andrea Powell, RN, BSN
Andrea Powell, RN, BSN is a SME writer for Relias with a focus on acute care. She has over 11 years of clinical nursing experience, spanning across multiple nursing specialties. Her primary focus has been in critical care, with an affinity to surgical nursing. She also has experience in intraoperative nursing and post-anesthesia care. Andrea has served as a clinical team leader, preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues throughout her nursing career. She has a passion for the education of healthcare professionals and an aspiration for excellence in the healthcare delivery system.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.