When was the first nurse practice act implemented in the United States?
1. 1900
2. 1935
3. 1949
4. 1960
Correct Answer: 3
In 1938, New York State passed the first nurse practice act, which was implemented in 1949. By 1952, all states had nurse practice acts.
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