What were some of the application requirements of nursing education programs in the 1900s?
a. Male, intelligent, strong
b. Female, sensitive, subservient
c. Female, docile, from poor background
d. Male, high breeding, independent
ANS: B
A
Men were not thought to be sensitive enough for nursing.
B
Sensitivity, breeding, intelligence, ladylike behavior, and submission to authority were highly desired personal traits for nursing students.
C
High breeding was desirable for nursing education program applicants.
D
Men were not desired nursing education program applicants.
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