Iconographic signs of public recognition of Nursing in Spain: their relevance and significance

Abstract

Iconographic signs (statues, monoliths and monuments; dedication of streets or other public spaces; philatelic issues, etc..) to express public recognition to nurses and nursing, are realizations arising mainly from virtually the last years of twentieth century. However, they have had to date they deserve consideration in the study of the History of Nursing. This paper seeks to identify those in Spain, cataloging and describing, analyzing with the help of semiotics the degree of perception of their messages and how these signs can be considered relevant and appropriate to achieve the objectives.

Keywords

• iconografía enfermera
• reconocimiento social de la enfermería
• monumentos de enfermeria
• colegios profesionales