The image of the nurse is ubiquitous, both in life and in popular media. One of the earliest instances of nursing and media intersecting is the Edison phonograp

Examines the portrayal of nurses in the mass media, and the misconceptions that it fosters in the way that they are perceived by patients in comparison to the v

Julia Hallam considers the 'image' of nursing and how it has been constructed, contributing to the debates surrounding gender and occupational identity.

"[T]he authors recognize the role the nurse has in empowering patients to take charge of their health by using social media responsibly... the information prese

This textbook draws on international contributors with a range of backgrounds to explore, engage with and challenge readers in understanding the many aspects an