Ruth Freeman was a leading public health educator, administrator, consultant, author, and leader of the National Health Organization of the twentieth century. Which of the following characterize her philosophy of nursing?
1. Nursing should move from acute care to community-based care.
2. Nurse practitioners should control public health.
3. Nursing is about caring for people, and is also intellectually challenging and offers many professional opportunities.
4. All nurses should seek graduate education to increase their credibility.
ANS: 3
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