Which of the following statements best describes how the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 became a pivotal point in the history of nursing education in the United States?
a. Florence Nightingale's work on sanitation and its relationship to mortality rates was finally recognized.
b. The organization today known as the NLN was formed to address issues in nursing education.
c. The American Nurses Association (ANA) was formed to oversee nursing education in the United States.
d. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was formed to enhance collaboration between practicing nurses and educators.
ANS: B
A
Florence Nightingale's paper was on scientific training of nurses.
B
Several influential nursing leaders met at the Chicago World's Fair and started the National League for Nursing Educationâ€"the precursor to the NLN.
C
The NLN, not the ANA, was formed to oversee nursing education in the United States.
D
The ICN was not founded until 1899 and is not involved in U.S. education of nurses.
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