The nursing instructor is preparing material for students about the development of nursing organizations. In which chronological order should the instructor present this material?
1. ICN
2. STT
3. CNATN
4. NLN
5. ANA
6. NSNA
Correct Answer: 4, 5, 1, 3, 2, 6
The NLN began in 1893 as part of the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses. The ANA was founded in 1896. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was formed in 1899. The Canadian National Association of Trained Nurses (CNATN) was formed in 1908. Sigma Theta Tau International was founded in 1922. The National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) was established in 1952.
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