The earliest type of formal nursing education program was the
a. diploma program.
b. associate degree program.
c. bachelor's degree program.
d. grandfathered acceptance as registered nurse (RN).
ANS: A
A
Diploma programs of nursing began in the late 1800s and were the earliest form of nursing education.
B
Associate nursing degree programs began in 1952.
C
Bachelor's degree programs began in 1909 but became commonplace only in the mid-1900s.
D
Nurses are not grandfathered into licensure.
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