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- The influence of feminism on nursing and its relation to nursing education: 1970-1994.
- Creator
- Shinners-Gillenwater, Jean., Florida Atlantic University, Schuster, Eleanor
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This is a historical research study of the influence of feminism on nursing and nursing education from 1970 to 1994. Historical research contributes to the knowledge of the underpinnings of nursing education practices and the socialization process of nurses as a profession within the male, patriarchal system of medicine. This inquiry identifies select nurse-woman leaders and their contributions in incorporating a new value system for education and nursing based on feminist principles. The...
Show moreThis is a historical research study of the influence of feminism on nursing and nursing education from 1970 to 1994. Historical research contributes to the knowledge of the underpinnings of nursing education practices and the socialization process of nurses as a profession within the male, patriarchal system of medicine. This inquiry identifies select nurse-woman leaders and their contributions in incorporating a new value system for education and nursing based on feminist principles. The implications of this paradigm shift for nursing education, practice and research are discussed.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1994
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15086
- Subject Headings
- Nurses--United States, Nursing--Study and teaching, Nursing--Philosophy, Caring, Feminism, Nursing--History
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- Document (PDF)
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- Nursing and national healthcare implications with the rise of the California Nurses Association and the National Nurse Organizing Committee.
- Creator
- Silver, John., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Anthropology
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In 1993, a group of unionized bedside nurses took control of their state nursing association. In 1995, they disenfranchised themselves from the American Nurses Association, which historically had billed itself as - THE voice of the profession of nursing. This study utilizes a case study format to look at who they are, what their intentions are, and what their vision is for the future of the profession. Twenty questions were submitted to key participants identified by the California Nurses...
Show moreIn 1993, a group of unionized bedside nurses took control of their state nursing association. In 1995, they disenfranchised themselves from the American Nurses Association, which historically had billed itself as - THE voice of the profession of nursing. This study utilizes a case study format to look at who they are, what their intentions are, and what their vision is for the future of the profession. Twenty questions were submitted to key participants identified by the California Nurses Association (CNA). The questions were organized into three main areas: the period leading up to the disenfranchisement, the period of growth after the takeover up until the historic passage of the ratio laws and whistle blower protection, and the period after the passage of the laws wherein the association began a national movement. This movement continues to evolve, and in December, 2009, the CNA (now the National Nurses United) became the largest nursing organization in the country. As the title of the study implies, one intention of the study is to look at the implications for the profession of nursing and the inevitable political implications for the national healthcare debate. Another purpose is to introduce this group to the academic and professional nursing communities, which until now have largely ignored them. Still another purpose is to lay out a blueprint for other state nursing associations who may wish to empower themselves, to analyze the process by which this group has grown to political prominence. No other nursing association has been able to duplicate their political success. Finally, the study raises many crucial questions which nursing academics and nursing leaders must address if nursing is going to able to utilize our only real political power, the power of numbers. Uniting the field, or at least growing the association to significant numerical strength, is the only way nursing can become an equal partner in the national healthcare debate.
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- 2010
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/2979376
- Subject Headings
- Nursing, Political aspects, Medical policy, Nurses, Political activity, Labor unions, Nurses
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- Document (PDF)
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- Beyond belles: Confederate women in hospital work.
- Creator
- Finder, Teri Ann., Florida Atlantic University, Engle, Stephen D.
- Abstract/Description
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Southern women during the American Civil War performed a vital function by producing supplies for the Confederate hospitals and assisting with the treatment of the wounded. Most women did not challenge the male dominated social structure of the South. They worked within ladies aid societies to establish and supply Confederate hospitals. A small group of women challenged the existing myth of southern womanhood by becoming official matrons of the Confederate Medical Department. These women...
Show moreSouthern women during the American Civil War performed a vital function by producing supplies for the Confederate hospitals and assisting with the treatment of the wounded. Most women did not challenge the male dominated social structure of the South. They worked within ladies aid societies to establish and supply Confederate hospitals. A small group of women challenged the existing myth of southern womanhood by becoming official matrons of the Confederate Medical Department. These women accepted a position that required self confidence, stamina, self sacrifice and skill. Black women and Catholic nuns also made significant contributions to the treatment of the sick and wounded soldiers. The contribution of southern women gave the Confederate Medical Department time to establish a viable medical department and hospital system.
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- 1997
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15403
- Subject Headings
- Hospitals--Confederate States of America., Women--Confederate States of America., Nurses--Confederate States of America., Nursing--United States--History--19th century.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Caring for self for nursing leaders: Climbing to the mountain peak.
- Creator
- Brown, Cynthia J., Florida Atlantic University, Chase, Susan
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The nursing leader's challenging position in today's work environment may lead to an experience of stress, over-commitment, and overdoing. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the meaning of caring for self by registered nurse leaders who had participated in a caring for self project in a community hospital setting. This group of 10 nursing leaders had participated in a caring for self project and had experience in nursing ranging from 18 to 32 years. One year after...
Show moreThe nursing leader's challenging position in today's work environment may lead to an experience of stress, over-commitment, and overdoing. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the meaning of caring for self by registered nurse leaders who had participated in a caring for self project in a community hospital setting. This group of 10 nursing leaders had participated in a caring for self project and had experience in nursing ranging from 18 to 32 years. One year after taking part in the caring for self project the 10 nursing leaders participated in individual taped interviews to explore the meaning of caring for self. Hermeneutic phenomenology (van Manen, 1990) was the method used for the interpretation of this research study. The depth of the lived experience of caring for self was described by each nursing leader. A metaphor of climbing a mountain to the peak of wisdom, being on the path and staying on the path regarding care of self, came from the words of the participants. In their words, the leaders communicate four common themes: Reflections on the Journey, Why Care for Self on the Journey, How to Care for Self on the Journey, and the Wisdom Learned Along the Path. Based on their reflections, recommendations include implementing creative ways to encourage care of self are for the hospital environment and educational methods to reinforce care of self for nurse leaders in the educational curriculum. A focus on care of self described by the leaders in this study may improve personal health, add to personal growth, assist in communication skills, allow for role modeling care of self to others, support setting priorities and boundaries, contribute to flexibility, and promote a work-life balance. These qualities would assist in creating a positive work environment and may influence the retention of nurses and contribute to recruiting new nursing leaders. Caring for self by nursing leaders is an important way for caring nursing theory to be brought to the practice setting. By role modeling a work-life balance nursing leaders bring the circle of caring out to others, beginning with care of self.
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- 2006
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12202
- Subject Headings
- Nursing--United States--Psychological aspects, Nurses--Conduct of life, Nursing--Philosophy, Self-efficacy, Burn out (Psychology)--Prevention, Stress management
- Format
- Document (PDF)