NYS Nurses Association
Welcome to the NYSNA Image Revolution!
Here you’ll find tools you can use to redefine the image of nursing in your community. This toolkit will be updated often, so be sure to check this page regularly... the revolution has begun!
- New York Nurse (April 2007): Join the image revolution
- New York Nurse (April 2007): Share Your Image!
Image Revolution Toolkit
Documents to help you respond to inaccurate portrayals of nurses in the media:
- Writing a letter to the editor (.pdf format; Adobe Reader required)
- Essential Facts about Nursing (.pdf)
“Registered Nurses: What do they really do?”, a ready-made slide show you can use for presentations to community groups. It offers a succinct discussion of the RN’s role in the healthcare delivery system, and how that role can be misunderstood by the public. A dynamic question-and-answer style that will engage your audience.
- “Registered Nurses: What do they really do?” (pps. format; Microsoft PowerPoint® required)
- “Registered Nurses: What do they really do?” Audience handout (.pdf format)
- “Registered Nurses: What do they really do?” Presenter's notes (.pdf)
This PowerPoint® presentation can be used on a computer, with or without a projection system. If a computer isn't available, the accompanying handouts include all the show information, and space for notes. The handout also can be used in conjunction with the presentation. Finally, the Notes offer a suggested script for your presentation. Please modify the script to suit yourself and your audience.
If you use our presentation, please let us know how it went. We welcome your suggestions for improvements.
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