Image of Nursing Committee

I.G.N.I.T.E.: Light the Fire

Madeline Poll
Imprint Editor
Concordia University of Wisconsin
Mequon, WI
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Seasonal Memos​

What is the Role of the Image of Nursing Committee?

Established in 1993, the goal of the Image of Nursing program is to dispel any misconceptions the public may have and the profession of nursing by re-educating them; educating nursing students on how to project a positive image of nursing; and help students understand the meaning of professionalism.

Madeline Poll, Imprint Editor and Chair,
​Image of Nursing Committee Winter/Spring Memo

Hello NSNA members:
 
I’m so excited see you all at the NSNA 67th Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, UT in April. Make sure you register and book your flights and hotels early. As we prepare for the Convention, make sure you apply for some of the NSNA program awards. Winners will be announced at Convention. The Image of Nursing committee offers five program awards, one of them sponsored by our friends at Nurse.com/OnCourse Learning. 

Here is an overview of our awards:
  • The NSNA/Nurse.com Essay Contest challenges writers to discuss compassionate care and the potential consequences of a nurse lacking compassion. The grand prize includes $500 and complimentary registration to the NSNA 67th Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, UT. Deadline for entry is February 22, 2019.
  • NSNA’s Image of Nursing award is given to one state and one school association who demonstrates excellence in promoting a positive image of the nursing profession in their community. Winners are given $100 and a certificate. Deadline for entry is March 8, 2019.

​Read More

​Medora S. McGinnis, 2011-12 NSNA Board Member and Chair of the Image of Nursing Committee shares her thoughts on promoting a positive image of nursing and how social media can be used to promote a positive image of nurses and the nursing profession.

​Click here for a PowerPoint presentation on Breaking Negative Nursing Stereotypes.

Imprint Photo Submission
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​Stock images of students and healthcare professionals are often used in each issue; however, we would love to utilize Imprint to promote student nurses, with more NSNA members represented  on our pages!  It is very important to keep professionalism and image of nursing in mind when sending photos. (Even if it's just a group of classmates in class or studying together in someone's living room floor.)

A few things to consider:
  • ​Every person in a photo submitted must sign and submit a Photo Release Form (click above to download the form)
  • Absolutely NO photos of patients (even if they sign a release form)
  • Try to keep corporate logos out of the shot (Coke cans, labels, etc.)
  • If the photo is in a clinical setting, avoid anything with the hospital/clinic name in the background or you will need to submit a release  form from the clinical site itself.

​Ideas:
  • ​Try for "active" photos: rather than everyone  looking straight into the camera, go for more candid shots, such as a classmate looking at the instructor, two students looking at each other and smiling/laughing; a friend doing research on a laptop in the park; the possibilities are endless!
  • Utilize some of the popular smartphone photo apps if you want (Instagram, Hipstamatic, CameraBag), but make sure your quality setting are set to high.
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Email your photos to nsna@nsna.org - Attn: Imprint Photo Submission
Fax your signed photo release forms to (718) 797-1186 or scan and attach them to your email.  Be sure to include the name of each person and their school.