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The Emergence of the Nursing Profession in America
- Describe what historical events contributed to the idea of hospitals and sick care in the United States at the beginning of the 19th century. Examine how the Nurse Society of Philadelphia aided at the beginning of nursing education.
- The American Civil War demanded women to enter the workforce as nurses. Examine how the Nightingale schools emerged in the late 1800s, what was the nature of these schools, and what did their education emphasize?
- Assess how the nursing profession was organized and diversified by the early 20th century. What were some of the challenges in employment conditions nurses faced?
- Analyze how World War I revolutionized the nursing profession. What changes do you see post-War to modern practices of nursing? Provide a couple of examples.
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Requirements
- Length: 3–4 pages (not including title page or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page
- In-text citations that correspond with your end references