Events / Faculty Research Series: "I am not a Hero", Nurses' perspectives on COVID-19 Framing

Faculty Research Series: "I am not a Hero", Nurses' perspectives on COVID-19 Framing

October 14, 2020
5:20 pm - 6:20 pm

Event Name: Faculty Research Series: “I’m not a Hero
Organization: AB – Dept – Academic Affairs Office
Alcohol served at event?: FALSE
Is the event open to the general public?: FALSE
Venue Link (Map URL or Virtual Event Link): https://psu.zoom.us/j/91320455880

Speaker: Dr. Surabhi Sahay, Assistant Professor in Corporate Communications.

Perceptions of nurses as they reflect on the 'hero' trope being used to define them during the COVID-19 crisis. Twenty-four interviews conducted with nurses working with COVID-19 patients. Analysis helped uncover themes of how nurses perceived the trope, including self-sacrifice, super-heroism, inaccuracy, and exploitation.

Starts at 1:20 p.m.