The first formal training school for the practical nursing student was which of the following?
1. Young Women's Christian Association
2. Elizabeth Kenny Institute
3. The Alexian Brothers school of nursing
4. The Ballard School
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Rationale 1: The Ballard school was the first formal training schools for practical nursing students. Others followed, but the Ballard school was first.
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1. Part A. 2. Part B. 3. Part C. 4. Part D.
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