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Men who were nurses were viewed as ______ during the 20th century.
sexually deviant
The mortality rate was reduced from 42% to ______ due to nursing improvements.
2%
Steve Miller, RN, made contributions in the Notes of ______.
Nursing
Harriet Tubman helped with the ______ and took care of the sick.
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Sojourner Truth was an advocate for women's ______.
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The Christian value of 'Love thy neighbor as thyself' is an important principle in ______.
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Fabiola was a wealthy matron of the Roman Empire in the ______ and 4th Century.
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Dorethea Dix supervised nursing care in a military ______.
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Lavinia Dock fought for women's right to ______.
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Margaret Sanger founded ______ Parenthood.
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Luther Christman was the first male dean of ______ University School of Nursing.
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The Philippine Nursing Act is part of RA ______.
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Ernest Grant became the first male president of the ______ Nurses Association.
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Women were known for taking care of people with leprosy during the ______.
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The Alexian Brothers took care of people during the ______.
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Theodor Fliedner opened a hospital at ______.
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During the Crimean War, the mortality rate was ______%.
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Florence Nightingale was known as the 'Lady with the ______'.
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Men rendering care as nurses dated back before the ______.
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During World War II, male nurses were denied admission to the military nurse ______.
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Traditional nursing involves humanistic caring, nurturing, and ______.
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Clara Banton established the American Red Cross and volunteered as a nurse during the American ______.
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Florence Nightingale is often referred to as the 'Lady with the ______.'
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Mary Mahoney was the first African-American professional ______.
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Lilian Ward is recognized as the founder of Public Health ______.
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Lind Richards is known as America's first trained ______.
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Study Notes
History of Nursing
- Nursing has existed since ancient times, with roles in caring for individuals with leprosy and providing community support.
- Women traditionally took on nurturing roles as wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, caring for family members and the ill in society.
Key Historical Figures
- Alexian Brothers (14th Century): Known for their care during the Black Plague.
- Theodor Fliedner: Founded the Kaiserswerth hospital, pivotal in nursing education.
- Florence Nightingale (1820 - 1910): Advocated for sanitary conditions during the Crimean War, reducing soldier mortality from 42% to 2%. Known as the "Lady with the Lamp" for her night rounds.
Wars Impacting Nursing
- Crimean War (1854 - 1856): Highlighted poor medical conditions leading to high mortality; emphasized basic needs for patients, including food and clean water.
- American Civil War (1861 - 1865): Harriet Tubman provided care, while Sojourner Truth advocated for women’s rights.
Men in Nursing
- Nursing roles for men predated the Crusades, but they faced denial of entry to military nursing during WW II.
- Notable advocates for male nursing included Steve Miller and Luther Christman, who worked towards acceptance within the profession.
Nursing Leadership
- Clara Banton: Established the American Red Cross, volunteered as a nurse during the American War.
- Lind Richards: Recognized as America’s first trained nurse, outlined clear nursing roles.
- Mary Mahoney: First African-American professional nurse, focused on racial equality.
- Lavinia Dock: A suffragist, she campaigned for nurses’ independence from physicians’ control.
- Liliane Ward: Founder of Public Health Nursing, advanced community health initiatives.
Advocacy and Legislation
- Margaret Sanger: A pioneer for women's health and birth control, faced imprisonment for advocacy.
- Philippine Nursing Act (RA 9173): A significant legislation aimed at improving nursing standards in the Philippines.
Contributions to Nursing Education
- Florence Nightingale: Opened the Nightingale Training School for Nurses, laying the groundwork for modern nursing education.
- Mary Breckinridge: Founded the Frontier Nursing Service, contributing to rural nursing care.
Recent Developments
- Luther Christman: First male dean at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
- Ernest Grant: The first male president of the American Nurses Association, elected in January 2019.
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Explore the rich history of nursing, from ancient times to modern practices, highlighting key figures such as Florence Nightingale and events like the Crimean War. Learn how nursing evolved through community care roles and the impact of wars on healthcare standards. This quiz will test your knowledge on significant contributions and historical milestones in the nursing profession.
