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Alygatorr01285 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Prior to 1940, schools of nursing in the United States were loosely controlled and poorly organized, with low educational standards.

Which of the following events ushered in a new era of organization and accountability in practical nursing education?
A) Legislation that put nursing schools under the control of state legislation
B) The entry of registered nurses into faculty positions at practical nursing schools
C) Political pressure from patients and families that were dissatisfied with their hospital care
D) Influence from European nurses during World War II who had higher educational standards

Question 2

During the years between 1948 and 1954, the number of schools dedicated to educating practical nurses in the United States grew by more than 260 schools. This rapid growth was primarily a result of what phenomenon?

A) Developments in the scientific understanding of infectious diseases
B) Pressure from physicians for more assistance in providing care
C) The growth of hospitals as places to treat illness and give birth
D) Shortages in the number of registered nurses in the United States