Throughout the 1990s, a nationwide campaign worked to strengthen the image of nurses. Which of the following action(s) during the campaign aided in this? (Select all that apply.)
a. Worked to improve the image of nurses as depicted on television
b. Reinforced the image of nurses are doc-tor's personal assistants
c. Reinforced the idea that nursing required little skill
d. Educated the public that nurses are critical thinkers
e. Reinforced that nurses have problem solving skills
A, D, E
The campaign during the 1990s worked to improve the image of nurses as depicted on television, as well as to reinforce the idea that nurses are critical thinkers and have problem solving skills. Because of the campaign, the nation began to see nurses as skilled, educated health care profes-sionals.
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