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Professional nursing began in Alabama in ____
1888
In 1913 _____ began regulation of Nursing
State Government
In _____ the first Nurse Practice Act was signed into law in Alabama.
1915
What is the purpose of the Board of Nursing?
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In 1919 the first ______ was handwritten.
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In ____ Dr. Linna Denny became the first Executive Director.
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In 1928 the first recorded discipline case was heard. It was a _____ case.
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What was the focus of the board in the 1930s?
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In _____ education for all nurses (blacks included) was established.
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In 1940 the _____ began writing the nursing licensure exam.
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In _____ Licensed Practical Nurses entered the nursing arena.
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In 1948 the first B.S.N. school of nursing was opened at _____
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In _____ the first LPN technical schools were opened.
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In the 1960's _____ came into being (Associate Degree Programs).
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In _____ nurses began removing antiquated laws.
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In 1965 the first ______ was appointed to the Board.
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What was the focus of the board in the 1970s?
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In the 1980's Continuing Education was made mandatory by the ______.
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What was the focus of the Board in the 1990s?
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What is the composition of the Board of Nursing?
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All members of the Board of Nursing serve a period of _____
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Study Notes
Alabama Board of Nursing History
- Professional nursing in Alabama commenced in 1888.
- Regulation of nursing by the state government began in 1913.
- The first Nurse Practice Act was enacted in 1915, establishing the State Board and registration for nurses.
- The initial Board included three physicians and two nurses.
- St. Vincent's was recognized as Alabama's first nursing training school.
- Lamone April Farris served as the first Board president, and Helen McLean as the first secretary.
- An official nursing curriculum was developed.
Licensure and Examination
- The first nurse licensure examination was introduced in handwritten essay format in 1919.
- Dr. Linna Denny was appointed as the first Executive Director in 1921, with an annual salary of $250.
- Recognized for her leadership, she laid the groundwork for agency administration, now overseen by Genell Lee, MSN, JD.
Key Developments and Issues
- In 1928, the inaugural discipline case addressed drug addiction.
- The 1930s saw emphasis on educational reform and curriculum development.
- In 1931, a commitment to include all nurses, regardless of race, was established.
- The National League for Nurses initiated the nursing licensure exam in 1940.
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) entered the field in 1946, gaining acceptance through a waiver and establishing an LPN curriculum.
Expansion of Education
- The first B.S.N. program launched at Tuskegee in 1948.
- By 1950, LPN technical schools opened in Birmingham, Gadsden, and Dothan, along with the first state-supported nursing school at the University of Alabama.
- The 1960s marked the introduction of community colleges offering Associate Degree programs, with a focus on addressing drug-related disciplinary issues.
Legislative Changes
- In 1965, discriminatory laws prohibiting white nurses from practicing in certain wards were repealed.
- The first LPN board member was appointed in 1965, initially without voting rights, which were granted later.
Focus Areas Over the Decades
- In the 1970s, the Board concentrated on the qualification of nursing educators, offering scholarships for advanced degree nurses.
- The 1980s required continuing education for nurses under the Sunset Law to ensure competency and public safety.
- The 1990s focused on specialty practice, introducing categories for advanced practice nurses: two collaborative (CRNP, CNMW) and two non-collaborative (CRNP, CNS).
Board Composition and Terms
- The Board consists of appointed members by the Governor, comprising eight registered nurses (including two advanced practice nurses), four licensed practical nurses, and one consumer member.
- Each Board member serves a term of four years.
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Explore the rich history of professional nursing in Alabama, starting from its inception in 1888 to the establishment of the State Board in 1915. This quiz covers key milestones, including the introduction of the first licensure examination in 1919 and the significant figures who shaped nursing regulation in the state.
