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nursing in the early 1900s - Answerspractical nuring (apprentice, nuns, sisters,
caregivers, handmaidens, Nightingale Schools)
based around nursing practice with instructions focused on hygiene and task
competence
diploma schools
postgraduate education
what happened in 1860? - Answersfirst training school opened at St. Thomas' Hospital
in London
what happened in 1909? - Answersfist nursing program in a college setting opened at
university of minnesota as a diploma school under the college of medicine
completion did not result in a degree
nursing in the 1920s-1930s - Answerspractical nursing
diploma schools
BSN
postgraduate education
EdD for nurses
what happened in 1924? - AnswersYale opened the first separate department of
nursing and offered its first BSN degree
nursing in 1940s-1950s - Answerspractical nursing
diploma schools
BSN
ADN
master's
doctorates for nurses
nursing in 1960s-present - Answerspractical nursing
diploma schools
BSN
ADN
master's and CNL
PhD, DNSc, ND, DNP
, why were BSN degrees created? - Answersso nurses could provide more
comprehensive and compassionate care if they had a *foundation in the arts and
sciences*
what are the requirements of BSN? - Answers2 years arts and sciences
2 years nursing courses
126-136 credits
what is the Nurse Training Act of 1964? - Answersa law signed by U.S. President
*Lyndon B. Johnson* in an effort to *solve the problems associated with nursing
shortage* in the country. One of the provisions of the law calls for the *establishment of
student loan funds*, cooperating *public and private non-profit schools of nursing*. The
government also aimed to increase student enrollment among nursing students. It was
a *significant step in solving nursing shortage.*
what is the Nursing Code of Ethics? - Answerscentral foundation used to *guide nurses
in their decisions and conduct*
a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in
nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession.
what are the (7) Essential Nursing Values and Behaviors? - Answersaltruism
autonomy
caring
human dignity
integrity
lifelong learning
social justice.
altruism - Answersunselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others
concern for the welfare of others
autonomy - Answersthe quality of or state of being self-governing
right to self-determination
caring - Answershaving responsibility for or attention to health, well-being, and safety
human dignity - Answersinherent value and worth as human beings
respect for inherent worth and uniquness of individuals and populations
integrity - Answersquality of being honest and fair
acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics
learning that is pursued throghout life is called? - Answerslifelong learning
social justice - Answersequal rights and opportunities in all aspects of society