Chapter 2 deals with a little of the history of nursing and the contemporary image of the profession.

First impressions tend to be lasting impressions. What is your opinion about the impression nurses make by the way they dress? Do you believe that a cartoon-festooned scrub top with hot pink Crocs and neon green scrub pants provides a professional appearance? Do you believe that all nurses should resemble Nurse Ratchet in the traditional white uniform? Is there middle ground to this age-old argument?