Stethoscopes In Nursing

Register to read the introduction… This enlightening movement allowed nurses to share their stories in regards to why they chose to join the nursing profession in correspondence to Johnson’s monologue, and to provide pictures of their personal stethoscopes in opposition of Behar’s statement insinuating that nurses don’t use stethoscopes as frequently as doctors. In addition to the aggrieved nurses and dedicated supporters utilizing social media in the efforts to boycott the show, backlash of the caustic remarks prompted corporate sponsors such as Johnson and Johnson, and England’s Best to almost instantaneously withdraw their advertisements in order to publicly communicate their support towards nurses nationwide. Following the public outrage on social media, the host’s of The View addressed the comments on their show in an implausible attempt to make amends with the public. Despite addressing their degrading commentary, most viewers believe that the apology was disingenuous, and only occurred so the hosts would feel absolved of the self inflicted professional misfortune that caused detrimental effects to the show’s ratings …show more content…
In the application of social stereotypes and gender roles within the healthcare field, it is typical to presume that when waiting for a nurse to give care to a patient one expects a woman to walk into the room to set up the equipment for the presumably male doctor. However, this does not necessarily exemplify prejudice of nurses due to gender stereotypes, but it is a reflection of the knowledge that the profession itself is predominately female. Sexism toward women may lead to the idealization of the mothering role of female nurses, such that benevolent sexism toward women would predict more positive attitudes and stereotypes of female nurses (Clow, Rosemary, Wally). This concept supports the assumption that a professional role which revolves around ensuring the wellbeing of others, and providing the utmost care for patients during a traumatic period in their lives should be provided by a person who embodies the stereotypical caretaking qualities. One might even argue that a woman would be more competent than a man in this role, because of the fact that men stereotypically think in an analytical manner in contrast to one of compassion and