Media can impact the public's perception of nurses. Several strategies have been developed to help enhance and promote the image of the nursing profession. Which of the following is not one of these strategies?
a. writing opinion editorial pieces in local newspapers
b. encouraging television spots promoting the nursing image
c. writing letters to the editor promoting the image of nursing in local and state papers
d. being on the American Idol television show
D
The public's perception of nurses is directly influenced by the presentation of the nursing profession in the media. Several strategies that nurses can use to help promote the nursing image and profession include: writing opinion editorial pieces in local newspapers, encouraging television spots promoting the nursing image, and writing letters to the editor promoting the image of nursing in local and state papers, While being on the American Idol television show may be exciting and access a large audience, the activities inherent in the television show do not tend to promote the image of nurses as a profession.
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