PUBLIC IMAGE ABOUT NURSING PROFESSION IN MIAN MUHAMMAD TRUST HOSPITAL IN FAISALABAD

Abstract

Background: Objective: This study was known about the public image about nursing profession in Mian Muhammad trust Hospital in Faisalabad. Pakistani society from nursing profession perspectives and to identify factors that impact on the desirability of entering into the nursing profession. Nurses are guided to establish professional status, society still expects them to remain in a dependent role. This conflict is assumed to have a negative impact on nurses' psychological and functional states. Study Design: A cross sectional study. Setting: Mian Muhammad trust Hospital in Faisalabad. Period: Dec 2018 to Feb 2019. Material & Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in different place of Faisalabad. Total 460 randomly selected male and female adults were interviewed about the public image about nursing profession. Results: The results showed that originated from concerns expressed by many contemporary nursing scholars that the public opinion about nursing profession would have negative impacts on nurses' psychological and functional states. As the shortage of current nursing concerns a lot of concern in Pakistan and other countries, this matter has attracted the researchers' attention. As a result, a lot of research has been made to investigate the views of the public's nurse / nursing. Conclusion: These studies have constantly indicated that the peop1e have traditionally considered anxious about nurses, and the nurses' image has improved. This study became the basis for the resistance of the public for the formation of various nursing groups/ organizations. In addition, studies provide nurse for the drive to make professional in nursing. In addition, the study demonstrated the importance of professional socialization and empowerment of nurses to strengthen the nursing profession.