History of Nursing

What was the focus of nursing in ancient times?

• Midwifery

• Herbal Medicine

• Surgery

• Spiritual Healing

In which year was the first school of nursing established?

• 1836

• 1850

• 1860

• 1875

When was the first training program for nurses established?

• 1892

• 1873

• 1901

• 1850

In the early 1900s, what was required in some states for nurses?

• Licensure

• Certification

• Apprenticeship

• Degree

By 1955, what was required for practical nurses in all states?

• Licensure

• Certification

• Degree

• Internship

What were the conditions of nursing between 1700 and 1800?

• Unsanitary conditions

• Modern facilities

• High-tech equipment

• Sterile environments

Which of the following years is associated with the establishment of the first school of nursing?

• 1700

• 1836

• 1892

• 1955

Clara Barton was known for her contribution to nursing history as the founder of which organization?

• American Red Cross

• World Health Organization

• Doctors Without Borders

• Nursing Association of America

Dorothea Dix was known for her contribution to nursing history as a:

• Pioneer in mental health reform

• Founder of modern nursing

• Developer of the first nursing school

• Inventor of medical equipment

Florence Nightingale is known for her contribution to which field in history?

• Mathematics

• Nursing

• Literature

• Physics