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Macho macho manBlog

https://blog.truthaboutnursing.org/2021/03/macho-macho-man-2/

A strong 2018 item in The Economist discussed the stereotypes that still deter men from nursing, even at a time of critical global shortage. And an NPR report from a few months later offered valuable social science insights that the problem …

The doctor school dropoutBlog

https://blog.truthaboutnursing.org/2016/12/the-doctor-school-dropout/

NCIS: Los Angeles investigates nursing stereotypes October 23, 2016 – In tonight’s episode, the popular CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles engaged briefly with some nursing stereotypes, especially those that apply to men… NCIS: Los Angeles investi …

The work wifeBlog

https://blog.truthaboutnursing.org/2020/03/the-work-wife/

Dr. Ken refills prescription for nursing stereotypes The final season of the ABC sitcom Dr. Ken presented nurse character Clark as the admiring “work wife” and clinical lapdog of the physician lead character. That portrayal… Dr. Ken refills …

Doc McStuffinsBlog

https://blog.truthaboutnursing.org/2022/11/doc-mcstuffins-physicians-are-great-nurses-are-like-hippo-dolls/

… ” At different points the Hallie character reflects most of the major nursing stereotypes, from low-s Each episode of Doc McStuffins sends a basic health message, usually in a narrow, physician-centric “diagnosis and treatment” framework. B …

The bedpan ceilingBlog

https://blog.truthaboutnursing.org/2014/02/bedpan-ceiling/

Scholar Linda Shields explains nursing on ABC February 17, 2014 — Today Rebecca McLaren published a remarkable article about public understanding of nursing on the website of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Capricornia… Scholar Li …

ImpressiveBlog

https://blog.truthaboutnursing.org/2020/03/hawaii-five-0/

… th, let’s revisit an episode from the seventh season with a very good nursing portrayal. In episode 23, which aired in April 2017, the Five-0 team works to protect a comatose murder witness from trigger-happy drug dealers. It’s the usual st …

Fancy dresses and dead patientsBlog

https://blog.truthaboutnursing.org/2018/06/fancy-dresses-and-dead-patients/

… including nurses. Sadly, the fundraiser reflects obvious contempt for nursing because it exploits the enduring “naughty nurse” stereotype that nurses are mainly about female sexuality, rather than advanced skills. Stereotypes like that have …

All Types Welcome…to stereotype nursing!Blog

https://blog.truthaboutnursing.org/2017/10/lionsgate/

Lionsgate exploits nursing, again, to promote blood drive for new film Jigsaw Lionsgate has promoted its popular Saw horror film franchise with blood drives, using posters exploiting the naughty and battle-axe stereotypes… Lionsgate exploit …

Alexandra Robbins examines the state of U.S. nursingBlog

https://blog.truthaboutnursing.org/2019/02/alexandra-robbins/

… list Alexandra Robbins placed many generally strong pieces about U.S. nursing in major publications to promote her 2015 book The Nurses: A Year of Secrets, Drama, and Miracles with the Heroes of the Hospital. Her long May 12 piece in Politi …

Nursing is a RevolutionBlog

https://blog.truthaboutnursing.org/2026/07/nursing-is-a-revolution/

On the 250th anniversary of US Independence Day, two Penn Nursing leaders call on nurses to embrace their historic roles as advocates for social justice and community health July 4, 2026 –… On the 250th anniversary of US Independence Day, t …

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