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
A
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