The nursing student is preparing an oral report for the class on the history of professional nursing organizations. Which of the following should be included as an important precursor of the National League for Nursing?

1. The Elizabeth Kenny Institute
2. The Frontier Nursing Service
3. The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools
4. Planned Parenthood


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Rationale 1: Lavinia Dock found The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools, which is considered the precursor of the NLN. Answer option 1 was a nurse-training institute founded by Elizabeth Kenny. Option 2 was a midwife service in Kentucky, and Option 4 was founded by Margaret Sanger.

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